The Case That Time Forgot (Sherlock Files Series)byTracy BarrettTwin detectives, Xander and Xena, are direct descendants of Sherlock Holmes. The Very Best Chapter Books for Kids Of All Ages Whether you're looking for book suggestions for your independent reader, or a title to read aloud to your class or children at home, you are sure to find a chapter book that you and your children will love in this collection of the best chapter books for kids of all ages. In this book, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden now have a home with their grandfather. The list spans everything from cake theft capers in picture books to art heist novels for middle grade readers. Its puzzling since all the employees are searched before they can leave the store. ShawI enjoyed this book very much! Will the kids work together, or will it be every child for himself? The Curious Cat Spy Club by Linda Joy Singleton What a fantastic new book series my daughter and I devoured this first book. Her new Spanish tutor and his sister ask for Palomas help to find Frida Kahlos missing peacock ring. THIS WEEK IN THE ARTS | Trivia, KSU baseball, live music and more This is a delightful mystery with some valuable lessons on acceptance and inclusion. Nancy, Bess and George are sure that theres another explanation for the strange occurance. Some good mystery books are about amateur sleuths, some are about secrets, others are historical mysteries, but no matter what crimes are waiting to be solved, all of these stories will grab and keep your attention. The 5th adventure of the three friends Titus, Simon, and Finn, now preparing for the winter - but not without an exciting adventure. She and Bree want to solve crimesand have their first case in their very own classroom. In. where Geronimo and Thea find a mysterious map that leads the pair on a hunt for treasure. Let youryoung readerdive into adventure with Violet and her aquatic friends as they solve the mystery of the disappearing playground. A to z Mysteries by Ron Roy and Illus. Dont miss the second book in the seires, Like Father, Like Son. Pants are hard! 39 Cluesby various authors (series)This series has about a billion books, so if your kids like it, theyll have plenty to read. This boxed set is the ultimate gift and complete collection for any A to Z Mysteries fan. I would have been all over these books as a kid, both because how can you not love the name Smashie McPerter and because the plot is just so Ramona-esquely relatable. There are so many fantastic mystery series and standalone works out there by a diverse mix of authors and illustrators. Adam Jimenez is a Mexican American author who grew up in California and later moved to Singapore where he met wife Felicia Low. Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers by Shauna M. HolyoakKazuko is a likable, smart, and determined main character who loves investigating mysteries despite her mothers rules. This is a delightful easy chapter book series. While out delivering food to a womans shelter, the girls meet Elvin, a homeless boy whose grandfather was attacked in a community garden. Winterbone Home for Vengence and Valor by Ally Carter April is a foster kid invited to live at a fancy mansion with other orphans. Leroy Brown is his towns star detective, solving cases for all of the kids in the neighborhood. . Delightful! This is the start of a clever, wacky series starring the mastersleuthand his assistant, Nina the Goat, as he cracks unsolved cases in his community. In. The friends advertise but no one shows up except a mysterious pug who doesnt belong to them. Warren needs allies and ideas about where to search so he can discover the treasure first and save his familys hotel. Note: I dont think this book is usually classified as a mystery. Yes, I am sneaking in one final Sherlock book but hear me out! GRADE S. 3 - 7. Horace must figure out who the culprit is in the eleventh hourwhich of his friends has dunnit?! And except for the fact that Patches himself had become Smashies new archenemy. Patches, naturally, is her classs best hamster, and Smashie is rather, distraught about his disappearance. Right now, the Black Rot is killing the haunted house ghosts. Its not him! Skunk discovers the aforementioned cookie jar and dang it, hes going to find the thief. Each of the cases, told in comic form like in the Owl Magazine, develops the story and gives you clues. Little ones may recognize our stylish little sleuth from the Fancy Nancy picture books. I loved how the journey for clues develops simultaneously as Truly finds friends and her place in the town! Children's Science Fiction of the 2000s (2000-2009) Science fiction picture books, novels, or short story collections for children and young adults first published in the 2000s (2000-2009). Estimated price range for a first edition: $66 to $275. The friends realize that theres something suspicious with Olivers moms new job and boyfriend and that the bad guys are searching for a reclusive antisocial genius, Preston Oglethorpe, who went to high school with Olivers mom. Each one is a really fun, keep-you-guessing detective story AND a math lesson! Butterfly Gone Guppy Case #1 by Karen Kilpatrick, illustrated by German BlancoP.I Butterfly loves butterflies and mysteries. There are at least eight books in the series, my favorite of which is Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library. Let your kid enjoy this audiobook and more by checking out theentire collection on Epic. See also [ edit] Children's literature List of children's classic books List of children's literature authors References [ edit] ^ "The Judy Bolton Mystery Stories by Margaret Sutton". When Kyle Keeley discovers that the worlds most famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello has made a new library in town, Kyle does everything he can to get in. (Free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.). Other ghosts haunt houses and cant escape. And boy oh boy, does Blue Baillets signature love of beautiful words really sets this work apart. The premise is an orphan, Mary, is recruited by a clandestine detective agency of women, an agency who is very successful because no one would suspect women to be spies. Listen up, parental figures: these books are the best of both worlds. As they solve the clues, they learn more words with Indian roots many are from Hindi, like bangle and bungalow, and others are from Sanskrit, like the words jackal and jungle. Ali Cross by James PattersonIf you want an enthralling adventure & mystery that you cant put down, read this one next. In this story, they must locate the famous amulet of Throth that is rumored to turn back time. Bonus: readers can get their hands on collectors cards that correspond to each book. She soon discovers that there are clues to her fathers mysterious disappearance and she may be the only one who can crack them. They call him Bunnicula and introduce him to pets Harold the dog and Chester the cat. Theres no way I was going to forget to include this series in a list of mystery books for kids. While traveling down the river on a houseboat, they notice a strange car at every dock an suspect theyre being watched. : The Moo-serious Disappearance of Cow on Epic. Totally entertaining and very well-written. When one of her customers is accused of murder, Isabel decides to investigate and prove the womans innocence. (Shes currently enjoying the 2nd.) Super Detectives Simon and Chester by Cale AtkinsonA new, funny beginning graphic novel! But long before Agatha Christie and Alan Bradley filled my bookshelves, I was a kid enraptured by spies named Harriet and kids living in boxcars. 60s Children's Mystery Books - Etsy Mary goes undercover in Queen Victorias palace while facing other issues one of a love interest and one that her long-lost father isnt so long lost after all. children's mystery books 2000s - Dialectic.solutions I have a mystery loving girl so I have some investigating on my own to do to find her some great reads and you have helped me with some leads! Dont miss this humorous fairy-tale mystery mash-up with more adventures in the series. They have after all rescued a neighborhood dog, saved a small child from drowning but these kids have their sights set on solving some serious crime. Best Children's Books 2000 - PublishersWeekly.com They suspect a monster or other supernatural force could be the culprit, and set off to get to the bottom of it. In The Case of the Claymore Diamond, the foursome hear about the burglary of a local jewelry store. She considers herself less a solver of mysteries and more an agent of secrets: she helps her clients with warm & friendly approach and by digging into whats going on beneath the surface. In this popular middle school prequel to the series, Nicholas discovers theres a treasure somewhere in the orphanage. series is comprised of three volumes to date, all edited by Kazu Kibuishi. Reporting on what you care about. Join other teachers, parents, and librarians who receive FREE book reviews and learning resources. In. (the Theory of All Small Things) to notice things that others have missed. The series follows the four orphaned Aiden children who decide to live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. In thisfirst bookin this goofball detective series, kids can follow along as a potted flytrap (ahem thatsInspectorFlytrap!) BLOOD MONEY BY DAN J STEVENS 1956 PERMA BKS PBO NOIR MYSTERY - eBay He finds the thieving culprits for everything from an opera singers missing jewels to an astronauts misplaced spaceship using some. This list may not reflect recent changes. Facts About The Kinkajou by Lisa Strattin: Best-Selling Children's Author, Lisa Strattin, offers a book in her Picture Books for Kids Series as a free download today on Amazon. As a reader, you get to play a part in solving the crime by looking for clues in the pictures, drawing the culprit based on the description, and so on. Good, right? To do this, they must go undercover to penetrate a shady org called the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened. He proves to be every bit as helpful. . He sets out to prove his theoryis Bunnicula really a bloodsucking bunny, or is it all a big misunderstanding? Its an interesting mystery series. This one is for the really little humans so its sort of in a league of its own! And who will he live with now? This series features three smart kids who solve crimes and mysteries. Stilton embarks on all sorts of wild adventures with his sister Thea, cousin Trap, and nephew Benjamin, keeping a diary of his travels as inspiration for his books. AlamanderArt. But he didnt do it either so he partners with the cheerful 4th Little Pig, Ferkel, (who knew!?) The Meg Mackintosh books are interactive solve it yourself mysteriesthey invite readers to analyze visual and written clues throughout the unraveling of the mystery. She enacts all sorts of elaborate schemes to get rid of babysitter Sonia Solinsky, but Ms. Solinsky has a secret that may just make Lulu see the error in her ways. Anna, Henry, and Jose are kids of parents in the Silver Jaguar Society, a society that protects priceless works of art, head to Paris to guard the Mona Lisa. Basil of Baker Street is, yes, a mouse detective who investigates the disappearance of a local toymaker and must launch into a battle of . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Lot of 11 Vintage Older Children's Books 1970s 80s History Adventure Mystery at the best online prices at eBay! The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad ButlerMy 9-year-old daughter and I loved this entertaining new series about a boy ghost, Kaz, who is blown away from his family and into a new haunt a library. The Boxcar Children books were first published back in 1942 and are pretty much considered classic mystery books for kids. Start with. King and Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor by Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Nancy MeyersKaylas dog King narrates this mystery story about a problem with Mr. Garys messed-up trash cans. The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. Sign up to The Kids Are All Right to receive news and recommendations from the world of kid lit and middle grade books. As a book fiend with over a dozen books on my "must read" list, there are times where I'm like, "To hell with it!" Could it be a ghost? In it, Meg, her brother and her grandfather pay a visit to Megs Aunt Alice, the head librarian at a local library. Minerva and her friends not only run off the imposters but discover answers about Minervas past. A collaboration of authors have written these stories, including Rick Riordan, Patrick Carman, Linda Sue Park and Sarwat Chadda. So, funny storya lot of mystery books for kids like to riff off the Sherlock thing. And he doesnt have an alibi. and reread a book from my precious youth. Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning by A.J. Mr. Absolutely Truly Pumpkin Falls Mystery by Heather Vogel Frederick Truly and her family now live in her fathers small hometown after her father, a soldier, returns from Afghanistan a changed man. Ive compiled a list of 50 mystery books for kids, both new and tried & true. And they dont reappear. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Describe yourself with the four most on-brand/clearly formative YA books that you were obsessed with as a tween. The festivities are soured when the birthday burros cake is stolen during a game of monster tag. A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who is new to the series.This stunning box set features the reissued editions of books 1-4, all with gorgeous covers that hark back to the era in which the series was first published. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Nancys adventures include finding her missing City Girls doll at a sleepover and tracking down the thief that stole a special basket of treats from a doggy fashion show. How great for critical thinking, right!? The series follows the four orphaned Aiden children who decide to live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. Mystery books for kids are great because they foster logical thinking and deductive reasoning. Told you. The Case of the Claymore Diamond Math Inspectors by Daniel Kenney and Emily BoeverViva math! The problem is Aunt Alice has gone missing, but she has left behind a trail of clues that lead Meg & company to the library. Category:2000 children's books - Wikipedia If your kid loves this, check out thefirst bookin the series, Ick and Crud: Icks Bleh Day (and the rest)! Good, right? They think that he kidnapped Josephine Bakers pet cheetah. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the book's subject; Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery, for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. Take a look at our picks for the best kidsmystery seriesbooks below! Older kids and middle-grade readers can find out in this audiobook. I presume youll now accept that Im no liar! Thats our list of kidsmystery seriesbooks! Neil Flambe and the Marco Polo Murders by Kevin SylvesterArrogant yet endearing, 14-year-old chef Neil Flambe is known for his keen powers of smell especially by the police detectives who need Neils help with a series of mysterious murders of chefs in the area. Nothing to see at all. Bettys Bakery has been burgled by a bread bandit who cleared the cupboards and counters of carrot cake, cornbread and crackers. When the three of them are forced to move into a shelter, Early starts asking questions. Then one day, shes shocked to discover that someone has started writing back. [TOMT][Book][2000s] Children's nonfiction book series talking - Reddit Follow her adventures in the 17 other books in this series. In. Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose are three friends who solve mysteries in this much loved collection. She picks a new name, Valkyrie, and becomes invaluable to Skulduggery as they both fight to save the world from evil. My personal favorite is. Now check your email to confirm and I'll send you your free downloads. Inspiring Readers and Practicing Puzzles: Free Children's eBooks Start with The Sly Spy and go from there. It begins when a marine biologist from the Bayport Aquarium invites the two on a mission to save sharks in the archipelago. An ostracized girl narrator befriends a winged boy, as Myers uses both words and pictures to demonstrate that one person, appreciating another's true qualities, makes life complete. Start with. It seems she can travel inside the paintings to a creepily silent place called Elsewhere! He and his assistant Nelson take a trip to the art museum where they find something missing from a very famous painting. While you read, youre prompted to flip to the back to learn about writing a spooky setting, using figurative language, creating a culprit, creating clues, and much more. He proves to be every bit as helpful. The author imagines a friendship between Ada Byron, the genius daughter of Lord Byron and the worlds first computer programmer, and Mary Shelley, the worlds first science-fiction author who almost could have been friends in real life but for about a decade of years. Filled with sight gags and lovable characters, this is a fun, hilarious intro to the rest of the series.