children's mystery books 2000s

They decide theyre going to nab themselves a bank robber but get in the way of the police. She sneaks back to her uncles dilapidated manor house, where she meets a new friend named Peter. A.J. You might take a look at that title and think, Is this about Vanessa in her twenties when Mr. Tweezer went rogue and defiled her face? But no, this picture book is about cat detective Inspector Brunswick. Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter by Beth FantasyIn Chicago, 10-year-old Isabel sells the newspaper she wants to be a writer during the days of speak-easies and the Mob. Framed! While in Paris, Nell learns about the strange moldy bread problem plaguing the citys bakeries. When she and her friends realize this new home is about to be acquired by a nefarious man, they are determined to solve the mystery of the heir, the key, and the house. Baby Monkey is just the cutest little gumshoe, sitting in his giant office waiting for cases to solve. Basil is a mouse, but not just any mouse: hes the mouse who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmess house on Baker Street. I'd like to receive the free email course. And, every year, imposters answer the ad. Classics like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys still have a healthy readership, but the genre has come a long way. Take a look at our picks for the best kidsmystery seriesbooks below! 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. That lock is a love of reading. Start with. US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Its a fun historical fiction adventure (and mystery) about a young boy named Lucius whose father is accused of a crime. The book was based on telling the wacky stories about the origin of flight The books in The 39 Clues series are a adventure/mystery mashup series. In one story, a young girl hears a tapping noise under her bed and discovers a box with a cryptic note; inside she finds a wax doll who seems sweet at first butAnother story follows a Japanese girl whose grandmother is convinced that spirits are stealing butter from the kitchen. The festivities are soured when the birthday burros cake is stolen during a game of monster tag. Its Christmas Eve and Alis friend Gabe is missing, his FBI agent dad is falsely accused of murdering an old man, and someone broke into their house while they were at church and stole his dads service weapon. Low. So fun! In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, the first of eight in the series, she finally gets her big break. Ali Cross by James PattersonIf you want an enthralling adventure & mystery that you cant put down, read this one next. That lock is a voracious . Manhunt by Kate Messner At midnight all over the world, works of art vanish from houses and museums. Shes conflicted about lying to this boy and her new friend because they are her first real friends and when she faces failure to complete the mission, she decides to tell them the truth. She puts together the evidence, follows the trail of clues, and tries to get a confessionand, with hard work and persistence, solves the case! Constable & Toopby Gareth P. Jones In this ghost world, some ghosts work for the Ghost Bureau a predictably stuffy governing agency that does nothing. Sofia sees the words Resident Alien on it and wonders: does this mean Mama is an alien?! 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. 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. , Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! Flavia de Luce is absolutely my best friend in my head, Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of the Baskervilles, Detective Larue: Letters from the Investigation, Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow, The Great Pie Robbery and other Mysteries, Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library, Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. This is a story about friendship, resilience, and good behavior, and it's told very creatively and imaginatively. Lockwood and Co. by Jonathan StroudDangerous ghosts and spirits are appearing everywhere in London but only certain kids can see them and thus, eradicate them. a super fun caper set in the New Orleans French Quarter aboutyou guessed it! Ok, I cant write up a better blurb for this book than whats already been done. , Basil must try and solve his toughest case yet: a mousenapping (hehe) with seemingly zero clues to go on! A to z Mysteries by Ron Roy and Illus. Cant get enough of Sammy? Stephanie insists on becoming his new sidekick. Encyclopedia Brown By: Donald J. Sobol Middle Grade Historical Fiction (Ages 9 12), Missing! The Philly Fake Ballpark Mysteries by David A. Kelly, illustrated by Mark MeyersNot only is this a well-written mystery, but I also loved how the author included so much history within the story. Youlllove the Spanish words throughout, the well-paced action, and the characters. This wonderful children's mystery book chronicles the story of three friends: Dink Duncan, Ruth Rose Hathaway, and Josh Pinto of Green Lawn, Connecticut. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. 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. Best Sellers in Children's Mystery & Detectives Books Top 100 Paid Top 100 Free #1 The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co. Book 1) Jonathan Stroud 1,549 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $7.99 #2 Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull Jonathan Stroud 1,015 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $6.99 #3 Lockwood & Co.: The Hollow Boy Jonathan Stroud 883 Estimated price range for a first edition: $66 to $275. Bark Park by Brandi Dougherty, illustrated by Paige PoolerScouts life is filled with mystery and adventure as she helps her dog friends. It seems she can travel inside the paintings to a creepily silent place called Elsewhere! Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a burglary at the hotel across the street, and now the thief is after her. The series features 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet. The silly Mr. Lemoncello devises a fun way to get OUT of the library you can only get out if you solve the puzzles around the entire library. 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. This installment ofThe Hardy BoysAdventures series takes detective brothers Frank and Joe deep into the Florida Keys. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane OConnorFancy Nancy is now Nancy Clancy and ready for chapter books. First editions of Angels & Demons. Low is actually a husband and wife duo! The youngsleuthhelps his father, the local police chief, solve mysteries while outwitting mean bullies. The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. Melissa Taylor, MA, is the creator of Imagination Soup. Rescue Princesses by Paula HarrisonThese princesses love animals and solve mysteries. Filled with sight gags and lovable characters, this is a fun, hilarious intro to the rest of the series. Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek LandySkulduggery is a skeleton but hes also a detective who solves crimes in the magical world. Including the FBI when theres an art heist at the museum his mother works at. Theyre also a fast-paced, page-turnery blend of mystery and adventure. There, they help a boy solve the clues to find his familys missing fortune before a bad guy gets it. ADD TO CART. This is going to be another fantastic series by the talented R.A. Spratt with its crisp plotting and characters with big personalities. When you turn the page, the clues and answers are explained. You see it too, right?! most on-brand/clearly formative YA books that you were obsessed with as a tween. When Eddies dad becomes the primary suspect in the theft of a stolen Mayan mask so, Eddie and Jonah decide to solve the mystery themselves. The first book. The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. And its up to the kids to figure it out. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Its not him! In The Case of the Goblin Pearls, 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. To do this, they must go undercover to penetrate a shady org called the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened. The Boxcar Children books were first published back in 1942 and are pretty much considered classic mystery books for kids. And who will he live with now? Nooks and Crannies by Jessica LawsonNooks and Cranniesis an intriguing story abouta young girl with horrible parents. Legend has it that two people visiting the town of Shady Oaks went missing one day, only to turn up in old photographs on display, seemingly frozen in time. When Aggy the iguana goes missing, the rest of the class pets accuse Malcolm of the crime. Its set in Singapore, our sleuth Samuel Tan Cher Lock (aka Sherlock Sam) is a 10 year old foodie, and his sidekick is a robot named Watson. One without a cure. Together, they take care of themselves and play with new village friends. When Tiger Lil invites Lily to be in Chinatowns New Years Parade, she of course jumps at the chance. Nancy puts on her detective cap to help a classmate find a stolen item of priceless value. Open 8AM-4.30PM icknield way, letchworth; matching family dinosaur swimsuits; roblox furry accessories; can i use my venus credit card at lascana; who is the most humble player in the world; She and her friendDontellook for clues and try to put them together to solve the crime. With the help of some observant cows and his own canine spidey-sense, hell sniff out the culprit, doggone it! The two embark on a dangerous, twisty, action-packed quest to find the 39 clues, ingredients that are the secret to their familys power. Ringstones by SARBAN - Great Britain, 1951 - "Weird Fiction" $9.99 . With the help of hisbest friendand partner in crime, Alison, he investigates suspects, clues and more to solve 10 tough crimes. He instead draws absurd conclusion after conclusion. This firstmysteryis about a jewelry store robbery. 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. The Secret Starling by Judith Eagle, illustrated by Jo RiouxReaders, dont miss this heartwarming mystery about a lonely orphan girl whose unfeeling uncle abandons her. I'm a mom, writer, & former elementary teacher & literacy trainer. 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. It requires readers to pay attention to clues, make and revise predictions using those clues, and attempt to solve the mystery before the main character does. Not only is this a delightful story, but its filled with problem-solving, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning. Mystery, adventure, and humor will keep your readers on the edge of their seats in this unique story with quirky characters. They think that he kidnapped Josephine Bakers pet cheetah. Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. Start with. In. (Shes currently enjoying the 2nd.) My kids read them all more than once we highly recommend this series about a group of crime-solving friends. 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). (2,492) $25.00. Set in Hyde Park, this art mystery opens with a mysterious letter sent to three unknown recipients from an anonymous sender. Horace must figure out who the culprit is in the eleventh hourwhich of his friends has dunnit?! 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. Kids will love these suspenseful beginning reader mysteries narrated byBasils friend, Dr. Dawson. As you may have guessed, the book titles in this series follow the alphabet: where Dinks favorite author is a no-show at a book signing. In Basil of Baker Street, Basil must try and solve his toughest case yet: a mousenapping (hehe) with seemingly zero clues to go on! Lastly, while this list focuses on mystery books for kids in the fifth grade or younger, the reading level range on several titles creeps into higher grade levels, i.e. Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. Now Harriet must find a way to fix things with her pals and prove that shes no mean girl. See, he chose to hide the fact that hes not so much a mouse as a rat, and rats are not to be trustedor are they? Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. 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. Kids love to read about Kinajous! The final clue leads them to the real culprit a raccoon. Listen up, parental figures: these books are the best of both worlds. 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!" But as Van Hoof questions the animals and collects clues, the solutions seems obvious to everyone except the bumbling inspector. Well there is! Three best friends, one of whom just happens to be Sherlock Holmes. A mysterious ad in a local newspaper reads: Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities? Many children respond but only four are chosen after numerous rounds of vigorous testing. This is a well-written adventure with good pacing and enjoyable characters. AttysSproutVintage. Sherlock Academy by F.C. 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. Yep. by John Steven Gurney. , the first of eight in the series, she finally gets her big break. love the name Smashie McPerter and because the plot is just so Ramona-esquely relatable. Dont let the format fool youwhile it looks like a chapter book from the outside, the easy, sparse language reads like a picture book. Unable to resist the urge to sniff out the mystery, off they go to the barn. 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. The Frame-Up by Wendy McLeod MacKnight, illustrated by Ian SchoenherrCelebrating artwork, this magical mystery chapter book reveals that paintings are alive. Children 2000s Books Showing 1-50 of 1,203 Welcome to the School by the Sea (Maggie Adair, #1) by Jenny Colgan (shelved 1 time as children-2000s) avg rating 3.66 5,580 ratings published 2008 Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (The Boxcar Children, #98) ago Children's book from 1990-1994 about two morticians 2 3 r/tipofmytongue Join 10 mo. This wonderfulchildrensmysterybookchronicles the story of three friends:DinkDuncan, Ruth Rose Hathaway, and Josh Pinto of Green Lawn, Connecticut. In. Back in action in chapter book form, Nancy solves mysteries in a pink trench coat and a bedazzled magnifying glass. If you like exciting, heartwarming mysteries, youll love this story. Readers want to believe the mysterious authors vacationing in the small town really could be vampires. As the girls search, they form a bond that helps them navigate the clues, a poisoning, and getting locked in the basement. The animal detectives of Gumshoe Zoo are on the case in this awesome, alliterative comic picture book. She meets siblings Lizzie and Gael who ask for her help in finding a ring that once belonged to her fathers favorite artist, beloved Mexican icon Frida Kahlo! Delightful! The Amelia Six by Kristin L. GraySix standout girls are invited to the historic childhood home of Amelia Earhart to spend the night. I want to be Miss Marple when I grow up and Flavia de Luce is absolutely my best friend in my head. And they dont reappear. The book is filled with action-packed stories and features world-class illustrations that grab the attention ofmiddle-grademysterybookfans. Soon a town full of beasts are on the case. Whats behind that stinky smell coming from Koko Dodos Cookie Shop? Max Finder Mystery Vol. Harold the fox attends a costume birthday party for his friend Donkey. Follow along as he confronts each of his animal friends to see which one of them nabbed those cookies! Once at the Countesss home, she must use her detective skills to figure out what is going on with the disappearing kids and scary Countess. The Rainbow Fish by. This all came to a head when recently in the land of Twitter, I came across this moment started by writer. Pup Detectives by Felix GumpawSomeone keeps stealing all the lunches at Pawston Elementary, and its up to this group of mystery-solving dogs to investigate! Sign me up! She befriends a servant girl and the duo realizes there are mysteries that must be answered like what happened to the daughter of the manor and why did her parents send her to this family. Cousins Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins manage to get their hands on tickets to the Red Sox game and All-Access passes to Fenway Park. As the friends explore, more than one sinister plot is uncovered and all the family secrets are revealed. But who did it? She turns to Billiam Van Hoof, the worlds top goat detective (so he says) to find the missing egg. Its a great lesson on the importance of honesty, sharing, and the joys of a yummy slice of cake. Love this new, grown-up Nancy. Told in a series of letters, a friendly dog named Baxter and a very jealous first petSimon the cat butt heads over their shared human: a boy named Andy. Nostalgic Disney Channel Original Logo Pinback Button - 1.5". Four sixth graders have banded together to form a detective agency. Then disaster strikes amidst the festivities: someone has eaten the lavish birthday feast! 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! Parents everywhere can revel in nostalgia with this update to the classic series about four orphans who enter a world of freedom, adventure and self-reliance after discovering and moving into an abandoned boxcar. You see it too, right?! 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. By: Katherine Applegate (2012) See full review Read or buy BOOK But when the lucky bat of the star slugger goes missing, the duo must first crack the case before the game begins. This is the second book in the Dear Mrs. Larue series about a dog named Ike Larue with a knack for mad-cap hijinx. What follows is a journey that introduces the brothers to enthusiastic liars and mysterious politicians. In the school, the young geniuses explore the hidden underground tunnels filled with mind-bending tests. Let us know in the comments below! Right now, the Black Rot is killing the haunted house ghosts. The series features 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list? Truly helps her father and his sister in the family bookstore, where she finds a valuable first edition of Charlottes Web, which leads her on a mysterious treasure hunt. 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. children's mystery books 2000s america undercover life of crime Juni 12, 2022. used kawai upright piano . Sweet stories for beginning mystery readers! Hes so good that his own dad picks his brain every night to solve tricky cases, and hes the head of their towns police department! It's a serious problem I have. He and his new friend Claire decide to investigate the secret of the ghost. Julian and his buddies Huey and Gloria consider themselves some pretty sweet secret agents. But who is the library ghost? If you have younger readers, find good mystery picture books for them here. Scooby and Shaggy are playing with their friend Billy when his tooth mysteriously goes missing! In. $7.99 $ 7. Super Detectives Simon and Chester by Cale AtkinsonA new, funny beginning graphic novel! But they neglect to tell her that their dad is in jail for the theft!

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