Funny Mystery For Kids

On the first day of school, Artie falls out of his bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he's dizzy, and she says: "You’re just worried about your first day in a new school." On the second day of school, Artie falls out of bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he's dizzy, and she says: "You’re just worried about your first day in a new school." Huh?

Life was about to get a lot more exciting for eleven-year-old Tyler Bowers. The boy detective and his new robot pal discover some suspicious goings-on in their town. They waste no time in putting their awesome spy skills to use. This is an unforgettable tale of true friendship. An exciting adventure with plenty of laughs along the way. Engaging for children, middle school students, and grown-ups. Check out The Undercover Brothers: Ninja Invasion (Book 1)

Dad's work trip to Africa was supposed to be an amazing journey for us, since he is a famous paleontologist and I want to become the youngest Indiana Jones in History, but the truth is, that when we got here, he allowed me to do nothing, while he spent all of his time in the laboratory, where I can't even touch the mouse on his computer. Until one day, when I was exploring the area and found an ostrich egg. And it turned out to be not exactly an ostrich's...but a dinosaurs! And it hatched! That's when the true adventures began… If you want your child to dive into the world of real ...

It's 1975, and junior high home-schoolers Angie, Jack, and Mitch are looking for the perfect money-making business. Should they raise rabbits or babysit? Dig earthworms or wash cars? Mow lawns or keep bees? And what's happening in the scary, deserted house across the street? Will they get caught up in the mystery while trying to discover the perfect job God has for them in Salt Junction? (Previously published under the pen name Jaime Stang-Cole)

Ancient pyramids can be flat-out dangerous! Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure deep in the heart of a great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on earth can't wriggle out of this dark tomb - and the terrible mess he finds himself in?

The Case of the Missing Homework follows the misadventures of Marie Lane, a clever and imaginative pre-teen, as she faces a crisis: her homework has mysteriously disappeared! On what should have been a regular morning, panic strikes when Marie discovers her hard work is missing just before it's due. Her usual confidence gives way to frantic searching, from her cluttered bedroom to her school locker, but the elusive assignment is nowhere to be found. Not one to give up, Marie enlists the help of her friends, Mia and Kevin. Together, they retrace Marie's steps, diving headfirst into a series ...

There are rules about owning a dragon. Don’t tell your parents. Don’t feed it cereal. And definitely don’t take it to Show-and-Tell. When a sarcastic, snack-loving kid finds a fire-breathing best friend named Flamey in his backyard, his life gets toasted—in the best possible way. But when Flamey mysteriously vanishes, what follows is a laugh-out-loud, marshmallow-melting mystery across secret tunnels, donut guilds, sewer traps, and a town that just doesn’t believe in dragons. Yet. Packed with heart, humor, friendship, and more flaming burps than anyone requested, Hey, Who Stole My...

Michael Carter is 12 years old, and everything's going wrong. Every. Single. Thing. A new house, a new school, parents as busy as whirlwinds, and a sister who’s the master of torture. The only good thing Michael can think of is his faithful dog, Rocky. That is, until he makes a new friend and learns about the ninja code. But can a farting janitor and a secret code help him against the danger he’s suddenly faced with?

One mysterious coin. Two brothers. The adventure of a lifetime. When seven-year-old Jon and his teenage brother Alex arrive in Bali for a sun-filled family vacation, they anticipate lazy pool days, towering sandcastles, and endless breakfast buffets. But everything changes when Jon discovers a peculiar, ancient coin hidden in the sand, sparking an unforgettable adventure. Adorned with mysterious symbols, the relic points to secrets scattered across the island. As the brothers join forces to unravel the coin's enigma, they explore scorching beaches, dodge curious lizards, and slip past their...

Sky Simmons is 11 years old, mildly allergic to boring things, and absolutely incapable of leaving any mystery alone. Especially when a door shows up in her basement that wasn’t there yesterday. What begins as a weird creak and a whisper soon explodes into an unforgettable journey filled with living hallways, forgotten memories, and a janitor with a mop and a vendetta. In this thrilling and funny middle-grade tale, Sky faces her fears—and the fears of others—as she tries to save her brother, a lost friend, and maybe the entire world from becoming part of the hallway that never forgets.

The Pigeon family is off to sunny Spain for what they hope will be the perfect holiday. But when mysterious pairs of underwear start appearing all over their vacation apartment, their dream holiday quickly turns into a hilarious disaster! With Mom on the verge of losing her mind, Dad trying to keep things under control, and the kids turning into mini-detectives, the Pigeons are in for the most disastrous and funniest adventure of their lives. Is it a prank, a ghost, or something even stranger? Join the Pigeons on a laugh-out-loud journey full of surprises, mischief, and unforgettable ...

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

Some friendships are made in school. Others? In swamp mud. Meet Al-E-Gator—a charming, grumbly, always-hungry alligator with a powerful tail and a big appetite for snacks and secrets. And then there’s Fluffy the Fish—a quick-witted puffer with the uncanny ability to puff up like a spiky balloon whenever trouble floats too close. Together, they’re not just best friends. They’re snack scouts. Crunch collectors. Swamp adventurers. And accidental heroes. From battling Bog Bandits to gliding through the sky on a homemade gator-glider, this duo will take you on a hilarious, suspense-...

There is a harvest moon over Toulouse, but it’s going to be a very dark night. Eleven-year-old Micah Stevens intends to free the dogs from a puppy mill in the woods outside of town. Teenager Jenny Allard and her boyfriend Michael Kennedy have come up with a plan to get even with two of the school’s most notorious thugs. Gloria Downing is coming home after a decade running from her past. On this Indian summer evening in October of 1981, the little town is about to add several chapters to its long and bizarre history. Come along as award winning novelist, Chris Morrow, gives you the grand...

Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley's spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware - you could end up sleeping with the lights on!

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, Pirates, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

Justice needs the master detective—Princess the Cat! The uptown festival is afoot, but so are murder and theft. Who has committed such a cunning crime? Only a cat could be so clever. The case requires the most cunning detective to unwind the knotted yarn of clues! For her sixth adventure, a mystery, Princess the Cat is once again joined by Max, Chief, the dog next door, and a slew of friends, both old and new. Can Princess the Cat crack the case, or will the criminal make a clean getaway? Princess the Cat Cracks the Case is the sixth in a series of middle-grade novels for readers in ...

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, Pirates, Mummies, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

Hubert Horatio is quite possibly the most responsible and clever child you will ever meet. This is the very fishy tale of how an ordinary day became the death-defying rescue of Hubert Horatio. And who did the rescuing? Why, Hubert, of course....