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May 12, 2022 · The Best Mystery Series for Kids. In whodunits, little ones discover how to use logic to solve puzzles. By Scholastic Parents Staff. May 12, 2022. Ages. 6-13. Mystery books are one way for young readers to learn about puzzles and how to solve them.
- A Note About Reading Levels…
- Picture Mystery Books For Kids
- Chapter Mystery Books For Kids
I’ve broken this list up into two broad sections, picture books and chapter books, with the chapter books listed in a mostly ascending order based on grade level. This process was a tricky one! I consulted various sources to come up with the best estimates: Scholastic’s handy Book Wizard tool; the Renaissance Accelerated Reader Bookfinder; conversa...
Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of the Baskervilles (A Babylit Sounds Primer) by Jennifer Adams, Illustrated by Allison Oliver
So, funny story—a lotof mystery books for kids like to riff off the Sherlock thing. This one is for the really little humans so it’s sort of in a league of its own! The books in the Babylit Sounds Primer series all use simple word pairings to introduce young minds to classic works of literature, like this one about the famed quirky detective of London’s Baker Street.
Where’s the Big Bad Wolf? by Eileen Christelow
In this remix of the classic tale, Detective Doggedly is trying to catch the huffing, puffing, house-blowing wolf before he eats the three little pigs for dinner. With the help of some observant cows and his own canine spidey-sense, he’ll sniff out the culprit, doggone it!
Pigeon P.I. by Meg McLaren
Well, this picture book certainly isn’t helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. It reads like a crime noir comic, the story of a plumed private investigator who’s come out of retirement to pursue a birdnapping case. He looks every bit the detective as one can as a pigeon—he’s got a fedora on so you know he means business.
The Haunted Library series by Dori Hillstead Butler
This delightful series feels a little like a bookish Casper the Friendly Ghost.It’s about a library-lurking ghost named Kaz who gets separated from his family and fears he’ll never see them again. Then one day he meets Claire, a young girl who can actually see him! The pair become friends and solve ghostly mysteries while they search for Kaz’s family.
Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane O’Connor, Illustrated by Robin Price Glasser
Nancy puts on her detective cap to help a classmate find a stolen item of priceless value. Little ones may recognize our stylish little sleuth from the Fancy Nancypicture books. Back in action in chapter book form, Nancy solves mysteries in a pink trench coat and a bedazzled magnifying glass. She’s…well, fancy!
Julian, Secret Agent by Ann Cameron
Julian and his buddies Huey and Gloria consider themselves some pretty sweet secret agents. 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. They decide they’re going to nab themselves a bank robber but get in the way of the police. When they find themselves in some hot water, they’ll need to use their super sleuthing and spy skills to save themselves!
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May 8, 2023 · Whether your child is in elementary school, middle school, or high school, in this list, you’ll find many good mystery stories for kids ages 5 to 18 to read. The list of mystery books starts with beginning chapter books for children ages 6, 7, and 8, then continues to middle grade books for readers ages 9, 10, 11, and 12, and finishes with YA ...
Apr 22, 2023 · Discover the 12 Best Children’s Mystery Book Series. by Eddison Monroe. Mystery stories have been captivating children’s imaginations for generations. Full of suspenseful twists, unexpected turns, and well-hidden secrets, these tales encourage young readers to dig deeper, hone their critical thinking skills, and immerse themselves in a ...
The beloved kids mystery book series gets an illustrated update in the rereleased version. Geared toward 6-9-year-olds, the Alden Children are so beloved that the series is over 100 books long. In each book, the 4 orphans find adventures to have and mysteries to solve – starting with finding a home for themselves in the first book.
Aug 2, 2023 · Whether you’re looking for the best mystery series for kids, mystery books for twins, mystery books for 10 year olds, or mystery book for 12 years olds, there’s a great read in here for you. (By the way, if you’re seeking mystery novels for older readers, check out our list of the best mystery books for teens .)
Aug 22, 2018 · 50 Must-Read Middle School Mystery Books. Tirzah Price Aug 22, 2018. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I still can remember the very first mystery I ever picked up in my school library: The Mandie series by Lois Gladys Leppard.
