children's mystery books 2000s
During the parade, someone steals the priceless Goblin Pearls right from under Lilys face. Its not him! I'd like to receive the free email course. Intended as a guide for parents and teachers in choosing books for children at specific age levels, this book provides an annotated list of over 2,000 children's books by 1,200 authors. Each volume is a collection of seven graphic stories from seven different comics creators around a central theme. Im pulling this blurb straight from my shelf talker at the bookstore where I work. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the books subject; Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery, for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. Digby ODay and the Great Diamond Robbery by Shirley Hughes and Clara VulliamyCharming illustrations in red and yellow colors help readers enjoy this story about Digbys memorable vacation. Then it moves forward to young Grace Cahills efforts to save the precious artwork from the Nazis during WWII. Sam and Dudley are often hilariously clueless and love to dress themselves in some pretty ridiculous disguises. the first in this series, Lily Lew is excited to learn that her Great Auntie Tiger Lil, a famous movie star, is coming to visit her family in San Francisco. Including the FBI when theres an art heist at the museum his mother works at. Three best friends, one of whom just happens to be Sherlock Holmes. Julian and his buddies Huey and Gloria consider themselves some pretty sweet secret agents. The books are about globetrotting mouse Geronimo Stilton, a best-selling author, investigative reporter and editor for the Rodent Gazette in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. Ive 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. The 30s! Also Known As by Robin BenwayImagine your parents are spies, and you are, too this is the life of Maggie Silver, a teenager and expert safecracker. It all starts one day when an ID card falls out of Mamas purse. This cannot be undone. As the friends explore, more than one sinister plot is uncovered and all the family secrets are revealed. But theres someone in the society who is feeding information to the art thieves. Only in this story, hes a young boy. In. Though, for Harold every day was the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese. And those, folks, are some words I can relate to. The concept of this series is just so, so brilliant. Start with. 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. and a Few for Boys. When two orphan siblings named Amy and Dan are told in their grandmas will that they belong to the very famous and powerful Cahill family which has several different branches, its revealed that they and the otherdecedents will either get 1 million dollars or a clue. Listen up, parental figures: these books are the best of both worlds. When left to fend for themselves, they discover something very suspicious happening at the old mansion down the street, more than just losing their rocket in that yard. It hooks you from the first page. In thisfirst bookin this goofball detective series, kids can follow along as a potted flytrap (ahem thatsInspectorFlytrap!) That lock is a voracious . That lock is a love of reading. But soon J.J. starts to like Diamond Lil just as much as the chicks. Check out this month's activity calendar and download it here, Farm Crimes! by Mo Willems Disney Publishing Worldwide Advertisement 3. The rest of the books in the series arent mysteries, but this one finds Ike putting on a detective hat to solve a string of canary burglaries in the neighborhood. There he meets a unique girl named Shelby Holmes who reluctantly allows him to tag along with her as she solves her latest crime the mystery of who took a posh, show-dog from a classmates secure house. She sets out to try and figure out who her secret pen pal might be and finds her way back to herself in the process. And did I mention that there are talking cats?? While he and his friend search, he finds a way to improve life for all the kids living there. Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. FREE delivery Wed, Mar 1 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. Love this new, grown-up Nancy. Pants are hard! This firstmysteryis about a jewelry store robbery. Its a delightful, aromatic mystery read! Scooby and Shaggy are playing with their friend Billy when his tooth mysteriously goes missing! Its one of my favorite books, I probably read this twenty times when I was a kid. Bonus: readers can get their hands on collectors cards that correspond to each book. the foursome hear about the burglary of a local jewelry store. In this collection of three stories, their capers include catching shoplifters, pearl thieves and even more shockingly: pie thieves. It is just so good! The boys set off to solve this strange and scary mystery and find themselves on an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations. Shes traveling to London to track down her missing mother, but shes pulled into a kidnapping and murder case when she arrives. The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. Follow her adventures in the 17 other books in this series. Ive been reading mysteries (and trying to live inside a swanky museum, sssh) ever since., The day Patches was stolen from Smashie McPerters class started out like any other day. 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. Ali Cross by James PattersonIf you want an enthralling adventure & mystery that you cant put down, read this one next. The Rainbow Fish by. The mystery here is whether Sofias mom is who she says she islike from planet Earth! Low Set in Singapore, Sherlock Sam and his friends use their brains to solve mysteries. Its a puzzling, entertaining mystery with a heartwarming message of human connection! Who is behind the kidnapping attempt? These books are clever and funny and theres plenty to love: this series for beginning readers is 26 books long! Eddie Red Undercover Mystery in Mayan Mexico by Marcia WellsEddie, his best friend Jonah, and his parents areon vacationin Mexico. $32.36 $35.96. We first meet Enola in The Case of the Missing Marquess. The series follows the four orphaned Aiden children who decide to live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1-4. When Esther and her stepdad accidentally arrive at math camp, not art camp, theyre forced to stay due to a major storm. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery by Raj Haldar, illustrated by Nehra RawatWhen Eddie wonders where the word pajama came from, his mom tells him to look in his great-grandfathers big book of word history (etymology). Shes lost something important and needs Nates help to find it. Harold steps in to save the party and the day by putting the pieces together to find the culprit of this cake caper. If your children or students havent yet read the mystery genre, these are fun reads because theyre so immersive and engaging. (I found the fonts distracting personally.) Olivia Sharp isnt new to mysteryshes Nate the Greats cousin, after all! Together they collect evidence and make deductions and a play. I love the series to hook readers on one a highly recommended mystery books because it keeps readers reading. The pair become friends and solve ghostly mysteries while they search for Kazs family. Me, Frida, and the Secret is the Peacock Ring by Angela CervantesMystery and adventure collide with Mexican culture in this story about a girl named Paloma whose summer trip to Mexico, her deceased fathers homeland, becomes much more than asummer vacation. Minerva and her friends not only run off the imposters but discover answers about Minervas past. In. (This is part of a mystery chapter book series, but you can read it out of order.). Nooks and Crannies by Jessica LawsonNooks and Cranniesis an intriguing story abouta young girl with horrible parents. Success! : The Moo-serious Disappearance of Cow on Epic. The two embark on a dangerous, twisty, action-packed quest to find the 39 clues, ingredients that are the secret to their familys power. Low. There was an error submitting your subscription. The kids pick the clue and race around the world, trying to discover all the clues to reveal the familys biggest secret of all the source of their power. Emma Is On the Air Party Drama! A MUST-READ mystery and historical fiction series for all kids! With hilarious disguises, charming illustrations, quirky characters, and funny mysteries, this is an entertaining romp that is sure to entice even the most reluctant of readers. Thismystery seriesshowcases SirArthur Conan Doyles bestsellingSherlock Holmesseries in a thrillinggraphic novelformat. 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! How many have you read? Friday Barnes: Girl Detective by R.A. Spratt, illustrated by Phil GosierFriday thinks like Sherlock Holmes in the sense that shes brilliant and observes her surroundings to draw conclusions. Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus, illustrated by Paul GaldoneLiving with the famous Sherlock Holmes is howBasil learns to be a skilled detective. Bones is observant and smart and while Jamila plays basketball, kids come to Bones with their mysteries. Let youryoung readerdive into adventure with Violet and her aquatic friends as they solve the mystery of the disappearing playground. This one is for the really little humans so its sort of in a league of its own! We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. The Meg Mackintosh books are interactive solve it yourself mysteriesthey invite readers to analyze visual and written clues throughout the unraveling of the mystery. Mystery by James Ponti Captivating from the first page, 12-year old Florian Bates uses his brilliant, observing brain to implementT.O.A.S.T. Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. This means that Warren is the bellhop, valet, groundskeeper, and errand boy for very few hotel guests in the once-popular hotel. Delightful! Today is the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese, thinks Harold, tucked up warm in bed. Three kids from seemingly differentsocial circles band together to rescue kittens they found in a dumpster and solve the mystery of who would try to kill the kittens. Please try again. In this beautifully illustrated picture bookseriously, the detail in these drawings is stunningHorace the elephant throws himself an extravagant costume party to celebrate his eleventh birthday. Required fields are marked *. Its a reimagined 1826 where Ada Lovelace and Mary Shelley are BFFs and have come together to form a secret detective agency in London. Because of all the random facts, figures and trivia stored in his pretty remarkable memory. Organized according to age levels, each chapter provides standard bibliographical citation, discussions of child development, norms for evaluating books, and suggested activities for each set of books. Maggie gets to attend regular high school in New York City in order to befriend the son of a writer who is about to expose their spy network. about a couple of eleven-year-olds chasing a missing magician. Theyre also just plain fun. All of this plus mathits woven in throughout to make for a fun and educational treat for bookworms. Why is he known as Encyclopedia Brown? The three form an unlikely friendship as they join forces to find his attacker. It seems she can travel inside the paintings to a creepily silent place called Elsewhere! 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. Thriller History Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Mystery, Thriller Leather Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Mystery, Thriller Antiquarian & Collectible Books in Spanish . Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. And did I mention that there are talking cats?? First editions of Angels & Demons. He and Percy visit the fancy Hotel Splendide. The two end up stumbling upon a headline-making mystery in the process. Recommended Historical Fiction Books for Kids. love the name Smashie McPerter and because the plot is just so Ramona-esquely relatable. So I definitely grabbed this book off a library shelf because young Lulu looks like a teeny tiny Edna Mode. But the seal show is canceled and the kids discover that two of the seals have been drugged. But which mystery books are the best for kids? 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (16,084) Paperback. Luckily, the Lady Spies come to the rescue! Max Finder Mystery Vol. Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library by Chris GrabensteinKyle and a few classmates win a sleepover at the towns newly created library by game-creator Mr. Lemoncello. Kids will love these suspenseful beginning reader mysteries narrated byBasils friend, Dr. Dawson. Jin decides she has to know more about this mysterious girl and pairs up with her for a class project. Sheswell, fancy! Great Auntie Tiger Lil decides its up to her to find the thieves and invites young Lily along for the ride. This process was a tricky one! A. Aesop's Fables (Pinkney book) Albidaro and the Mischievous Dream; The Amber Spyglass; The Art of Keeping Cool; The Austere Academy; Awful End; B. The Frame-Up by Wendy McLeod MacKnight, illustrated by Ian SchoenherrCelebrating artwork, this magical mystery chapter book reveals that paintings are alive. Right now, the Black Rot is killing the haunted house ghosts. 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. Jada Sly, Artist & Spy by Sherri WinstonI really liked this well-plotted mystery and think your readers will, too the writing is great and the story is engaging. When she misplaces that notebook, it ends up in the wrong hands. Its about a library-lurking ghost named Kaz who gets separated from his family and fears hell never see them again. My frequent trips down memory lane often leave me thinking about all the books I read in my youth and how they impacted my formative years. He looks every bit the detective as one can as a pigeonhes got a fedora on so you. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! While shes at it, shes also supposed to discover what is behind all of Anastasias problems. I can not wait for the next book!! Its a fun historical fiction adventure (and mystery) about a young boy named Lucius whose father is accused of a crime. This picture book is the perfect companion to the classic kids song. This delightful series feels a little like a bookish, Remember when I told you that a lot of kids mystery books are a re-imagining of the Sherlock Holmes stories? Mystery, adventure, and humor will keep your readers on the edge of their seats in this unique story with quirky characters. The Whodunit Detective Agency The Diamond Mystery by Martin Widmark, illustrated by Helena WillisFriends and kid detectives, Jerry and Maya, go undercover in a jewelry store to figure out which of the three employees is stealing diamonds from the owner. I think your kids will enjoy these fun-to-read, action, and mystery books with fantastic characters and storylines as much as I did. What are your favorite mystery books for kids? ago Children's book from 1990-1994 about two morticians 2 3 r/tipofmytongue Join 10 mo. Finally, other ghosts are rogues. The Agency 3: The Traitor in the Tunnelby Y.S. But he didnt do it either so he partners with the cheerful 4th Little Pig, Ferkel, (who knew!?) You see it too, right?! And, every year, imposters answer the ad. These mysteries are both fun and informative for young readers, introducing them to the wonders of science with the help of some cute little critters. Winterhouse by Ben Guterson, illustrated by Chloe Bristol Elizabeth, an orphan, is unexpectedly sent to a large, stately hotel with a kind, grandfatherly proprietor for Christmas vacation. , Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! Free shipping for many products! The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedictby Diana Sudyka 9-year-old Nicholas Benedict, a genius orphan with narcolepsy, lives in a poorly run orphanage where hes maltreated and bullied. Totally entertaining and very well-written. Meet Dot & Jabber, a pair of teeny mouse detectives who solve a different mystery in each of the books from this adorable series. This story follows Billy and the gang as they work through various scenarios, introducing kids to deductive logic and basic problem solving along the way. Set in Hyde Park, this art mystery opens with a mysterious letter sent to three unknown recipients from an anonymous sender. My kids read them all more than once we highly recommend this series about a group of crime-solving friends. She just really, really loves the truth. Ready to dive into a who-done-it, edge-of-your-seat, detective book? Each of the cases, told in comic form like in the Owl Magazine, develops the story and gives you clues. Reading mystery books challenges kids to think because kids use deductive reasoning, observation, and inference to try to figure out the solution before the end of the books story. In Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, Sherlock & friends set out to find his aunties stolen cookbook. picture books. 99. The boys set off to solve this strange and scary mystery and find themselves on an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations. She just knows shed be good at it, she only needs a case to prove it! The Girl with the Glass Birdby Esme Kerr A lonely orphan named Edie is forced to leave her only known relative and live at a strict boarding school in order to surreptitiously protect Anastasia, the Russian princes daughter. Meet Dot & Jabber, a pair of teeny mouse detectives who solve a different mystery in each of the books from this adorable series. 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. Check out the collectionhere to get started! Again, use your own discretion. This series features three smart kids who solve crimes and mysteries. In this story, they must locate the famous amulet of Throth that is rumored to turn back time. The youngsleuthhelps his father, the local police chief, solve mysteries while outwitting mean bullies. Young Adult Junior MYSTERY books vintage lot of 7 from 50's and 60's Brains Benton Tom Swift Ted Scott Flying Stories Ken Holt Sci-Fi AuntSistersPicks (4,584) $25.50 FREE shipping The Ghost of Windy Hill by Clyde Robert Bulla, illustrated by David Wensel, Vintage 1968 Children's Spooky Mystery Books LaceTrimmedLife (387) $14.76 $16.40 (10% off) They suspect a monster or other supernatural force could be the culprit, and set off to get to the bottom of it. First editions have stated "First Pocket Books hardcover printing May 2000" with a full number line on the copyright page. Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. Will they find the culprit? AttysSproutVintage. And they do solve it by finding clues that the police miss, freeing an innocent man. I love, love, love that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. Delightful! 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 Londons Baker Street. She writes Imagination Soup and freelances for publications online and in print, including Brightly for Penguin Random House, USA Today Health, Colorado Parent, and Parenting. Vintage Series Books for Girls. Super Detectives Simon and Chester by Cale AtkinsonA new, funny beginning graphic novel! She must try to solve this case while also figuring out whats become of her mother. In the first book, The Boxcar Children, the kids learn that they have a grandfather but initially run from him, believing him to be a cruel and scary old man. I want to be Miss Marple when I grow up and Flavia de Luce is absolutely my best friend in my head. When they, I went back and forth as to whether this originally Italian series should be labeled as mystery or adventure and I think its a little bit of both! Includes Everything. Secret and societies and kid espionagewhats not to love? And he doesnt have an alibi. Basil E. Frankweiler, Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of Room 11, The Bestselling Fantasy Books of All Time, The Nobel Prize In Literature Winners You Need to Read, Should You Buy That? Harold the fox attends a costume birthday party for his friend Donkey. 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. I presume youll now accept that Im no liar! In the mystery books below, youll find stories with puzzles or crimes where amateur or professional detectives must overcome obstacles, notice clues, follow leads, ignore red herrings, and solve the crime or mystery. Secret Spy Society The Case of the Missing Cheetah by Veronica MangThree friends out that their teacher is a spyand meet her spy friends. Little Claudia Kincaid decides she wants to run away, but not just anywhere: shes going to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and find a way to live there.
children's mystery books 2000s