Detective Mysteries Kids

A trip to Southern California, a house that once belonged to pirates, and a legend of buried treasure… What better could the Accidental Detectives want? But when they arrive and meet Lisa’s uncle, an aging hippie, Ricky isn’t so sure. Can Uncle Carl be trusted? Ricky’s search for the truth—and the treasure—leads to untold wealth…and untold peril.

Summer camp is in full swing and Rebekah is on the lookout daily for a mystery that needs solving. Currently, she's obsessed with staking out the lake and the rumored monster that may live there. When she spots a lone canoe with something strange within it, her thoughts grow wild with ideas about what this could mean and how it is that the canoe keeps disappearing.

Are you looking for a good book for your son or daughter, age 10-15? Here's a new mystery series guaranteed to give them the same sense of wonder and excitement you experienced when you first discovered Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and Sherlock Holmes. Grab your magnifying glass and curl up on the couch! You're about to enter the mysterious and action-packed world of the North Hollywood Detective Club. A world of secret staircases, dangerous double-crosses, and graveyards at midnight, cloaked in mist and concealing hidden treasure. A page-turning world of teenage detectives uncovering clues ...

When 17 yr old Jason Hunter sets out to discover the identity of the mystery girl at Ocean Drive he and his friends find themselves caught up in a risky intrigue. Jason is delivering newspapers on his motorbike when a Mercedes sweeps out of a driveway in front of him. He loses control of his scrambler and almost ends up under the car’s wheels. An attractive teenage girl leaps out to ask if he is hurt, but before Jason can reply the girl is bundled back into the Mercedes and driven off. Jason’s instincts warn him that the girl is in trouble. The following day he sees her in an upstairs ...

Are you a Law & Order Junkie? Then take the challenge. Read each chapter. Find the evidence. Solve the case. Become a Couch Detective.

Will Harley Find the Missing Mayan Statue & Save the World?Amateur cryptologist Harley James has just landed in the sticky jungle of Tikal, Guatemala—home to the famous Mayan ruins. She’s made a few friends, a few mistakes…and a ground-breaking discovery. The legendary statue of the long-lost Mayan King. Just as she is about to impress her father with her discovery, the statue is stolen. Right from her own room! And what’s worse? The legend says if the statues of the three kings are reunited, they’ll bring back an army from the dead to rule the world. Follow along with Harley as ...

In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume.

Frankie Sparrow is always getting into trouble. This time he is paying the price ... It's the school holidays and instead of enjoying himself with friends, Frankie is being forced to get a job. It's a good thing he's going to work with his uncle, as a Private Investigator! With a nest-robber on the loose and a missing teacher to track down, Frankie and his Uncle Charlie have no time to waste. However, little does Frankie know that getting a job might just land him in the biggest trouble of his life! The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from Ewan McGregor,...

What would summer camp be without a good case of poison ivy? When Rebekah's best friend, Mouse, can't stop itching his arm, she insists that he needs a visit to the nurse's cabin. While inside, she can't help but notice all the strange bottles and the smell! Good grief! The smell of the stuff she puts on the camper's ailments is disgusting. Rebekah may have thought the day's events odd but not too mysterious until she saw the glow... That's when everything changed, and she knew that she had another mystery on her hands.

Are you a crime show junkie? A law and order fanatic? A real-life who done did it grand master who uncovers the clues and solves the case before any of your family or friends? Then take the challenge and solve each of the thirteen cases before the end of every chapter. Become one of the elite and earn the title of a professional couch detective.

Journeys Beyond the Map “Use this stick to vanish from sight, But return before the fall of night.” Jack and Emily, siblings who didn’t always get along, are sent to visit their aunt, a specialist in ancient magic and archaeology. While exploring a secret room in the basement of her mysterious home, they discover an enchanted map that transports them to far-off worlds. In each place, they must solve puzzles and help the local inhabitants, all while racing against time. If they fail to complete their tasks before nightfall, they risk being trapped there forever. Through these thrilling...

Welcome to Willow Creek—a town wrapped in mystery, shadowed by secrets, and brought to life by one unforgettable eleven-year-old detective named Sky Jenkins. In Sky the Sneaky Sleuth: An Energetic, Mischief-Filled Adventure!, you’ll follow Sky and her friends as they unravel a hidden past, uncover ancient artifacts, and face a secret society bent on controlling powerful magic. With a heart full of courage and a mind sharp as a detective’s magnifying glass, Sky leads her team through thrilling midnight chases, haunted woods, cryptic codes, and dangerous battles—all while navigating ...

Will Harley Uncover the Emerald Tablets of Egypt, before it’s too late? Harley James finds herself in the fabled Pyramids of Giza, facing a familiar enemy…none other than Magnus Murdoch. When the legendary Emerald Tablets of Egypt go missing, Harley must use everything in her power to solve the riddles of the past in order to save the tablets from being used for their mind control power. Follow along with Harley as she navigates the hidden tunnels beneath the pyramids, solves ancient riddles, and uncovers the secrets of ancient Egypt. If you love kids mystery stories, grab a copy and ...

The Lost Book of Oakwood is a captivating middle-grade mystery that follows four young friends on an exciting adventure in their small town of Oakwood. When a valuable book of local legends disappears from the town library, Maya, Leo, Alice, and Sam take it upon themselves to solve the case. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover clues about a legendary book that may hold secrets to Oakwood's past. With a cast of intriguing characters including the nervous librarian Mr. Abernathy, the enigmatic historian Professor Lind, and the suspicious Mayor Thompson, the young detectives ...

The man knocking at the door of 221 Baker Street has lost his head and is out of his mind with worry! A major scandal is brewing at the museum, and only Joe Sherlock can save Mr. Klopper from certain ruin. In this hushed underworld of eerie tombs, pickled kings, and water-filled surgical gloves, Joe finds his creepiest, most wrinkled-up case ever.

A thief is stealing food in the Five Streets. Jack intends to catch them. But what he uncovers is far worse than hunger. They left Jack as a kitten on the edge of the Five Streets. He survived under the shadow of Big Boy, learned the rules from the street leaders, and somehow became one himself. Now Jack leads 1st Street—a job filled with tension, pride, and the quiet weight of keeping the peace. Life is hard but fair. The cats share what they have. The leaders keep balance between the territories. And Jack? He does his best to keep his claws clean. Until the food begins to disappear. At ...

There are a few things you should know before you dive into this book: Chocolate is powerful. Eleven-year-olds are smarter than they look. Not all mysteries wear trench coats—some wear velvet and smell like fudge. This is a story about Sky Holloway. She’s not your average kid. She doesn’t play it safe, doesn’t follow instructions (especially the ones that say “Do Not Enter”), and absolutely refuses to let a good mystery go unsolved—even if it leads her straight into a secret candy vault, a rogue with a peppermint cane, or a recipe that can bend time. You might laugh. You might...

Steve is excited when he wins a contest inviting him and two of his friends to an archeological dig in the deserts of New Mexico. But things take a dangerous turn when an unexpected flash from the past appears, and the dig becomes a treasure hunt for a hidden room of gold and a mysterious magical relic known as El Cuerno del Dragón, or The Dragon’s Horn. With an unknown enemy hot on their trail, the trio must race to solve the clues and find the hidden treasure before time runs out and their enemy decides to trap them in the New Mexico desert forever!

Eleanor and Oliver go on a camping adventure in the Hocking Hills expecting some fun with friends, learning more about nature and history. However, they did not expect to stumble upon a centuries old mystery that only they can solve. Camping is not all s'mores, hikes, and animal encounters, but where the secrets they uncover rival any campfire ghost story. They must work together with their friends to figure out how to preserve the Hocking Hills for the future.

What Shall We Do Today?: A Day of Mysteries and Music Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in a captivating adventure that combines mystery-solving with educational discoveries! Perfect for readers ages 6-9, this engaging chapter book in the "What Shall We Do Today?" series follows three curious friends as they embark on an unexpected adventure filled with clues, deduction, and discovery. When Maya needs to buy a new violin, the children find themselves solving a mystery at the music shop that leads them on a journey through a biodiversity exhibition, a lesson in card games, and ends with a sweet ...