From embarking on secret missions to unveiling age-old mysteries, the 55 books mentioned below are sure to have you captivated! Mystery tales not only challenge young readers' thinking but also invite them to put their deductive reasoning skills to the test.
Encapsulated in our collection are books of fantasy and reality. You're invited to uncover the secrets of the universe, nature, and fiction by exploring 55 of the best mystery books listed below.
1. Harley James: The Mystery Of The Mayan Kings
In order to save the world, Harley must find the missing Mayan statue! In order to do so, she embarks on an exhilarating journey through the Guatemalan jungle- solving tricky riddles as she goes. This is the perfect mystery book for learners between 8 & 12 years old.
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2. Legend Of The Star Runner
Put your mind to the test as you work to uncover the hidden mysteries that lie between the pages of Legend Of The Star Runner. Timmi Tobbson and his friends, with your help, have less than 24 hours to save one of their dearest friends.
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3. Case Closed: Mystery In The Mansion
Helping his mom save her detective agency is inexperienced Carlos. When his mom suddenly falls ill, Carlos steps up to the plate to take on the mysterious case that has befallen a peculiar millionaire and his secret mansion in the neighborhood.
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4. The Mysterious Benedict Society
Embark on an adventurous journey like no other! Join the most gifted and creative children as they discover the hidden secrets that lie under the Learning Institute for The Very Enlightened.
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5. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories: Books 1-4
Lovers of classic mystery tales will adore this collection of 4 of the best Nancy Drew books. It's no wonder that these have quickly become favorite mystery books for young readers- thanks to their interesting storylines and captivating riddles, they're sure to remain up there for years to come!
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6. Into The Dark
Ella Tickles and her family have just moved to a new town. She is certain that their new home is haunted and when no one believes her she enlists the help of clerks from the local magic shop. She soon discovers how to lift the curse that a witch, the previous owner, has cast upon the house.
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7. A-Z Mysteries: Detective Camp
Have you dreamt of becoming a detective? Then this is the book for you! Attend detective camp and learn how to unpiece crimes and follow clues with Dink, Josh and Ruth. You might just discover that there's something fishy going on at the camp itself!
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8. The Secret Lake
Follow along as brother and sister duo, Tom and Stella, become intrigued with their neighbors dog who continually disappears and turns up sopping wet every time. You'll travel through time, making both new friends and enemies, in this mesmerizing read.
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9. History's Mysteries
More on the practical side of mystery books is this collection of mysteries throughout the ages that has been compiled by National Geographic. It's one of the best kids mystery books for teaching about the oddities of the past.
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10. History's Mysteries: Freaky Phenomena
Diving deeper into the mysteries of the past is another read from National Geographic. This compilation of freaky phenomena gives young learners an opportunity to put their sleuthing skills to work!
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11. The Feather Chase
When cousins Sophie and Jessica spend the Summer break together they realize that they don't have much in common at all. That is until they stumble upon a mysterious briefcase in the woods and must work together to uncover the mystery of the feather chase.
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12. Sleuth & Solve
Time to put your thinking hat on and get solving! This awesome book invites you to piece together clues in order to solve more than 20 mysteries. Fear not though, as the answer to all the mysteries can be revealed under a nifty little flap once you feel confident that you have cracked the case!
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13. Trouble On The Wild West Express
Fans of wild west tales and mystery stories will love this rendition of The Boxcar Children. In this interactive read, you have the opportunity to put your sleuthing skills to the test to uncover what is bringing the chaos of the olden days to life!
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14. Puzzlooies: Mystery At Mallard Mansion
Mystery At Mallard Mansion gives the reader special opportunities to unravel riddles and clues like never before. Puzzlooies puts you at the fore of leading the team to uncover the mystery at Mallard mansion.
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15. Legacy Of The Inventor
Another awesome opportunity to put your thinking cap on! Help Timmi and his team discover the whereabouts of a famous inventor who has mysteriously vanished. In order to solve the mystery and save the inventor, you'll have to follow the clues given to the team.
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16. The Mystery Of The Disappearing Underwear
Comedy meets mystery in the tale of the disappearing underwear. Partner up with adventure-seeking neighbors Stacy, Harry, and James to find Harry's undies and reveal the true intentions of the new neighbors at number 35.
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17. The Dollhouse Murders
Amy works to decipher the odd death of her great grandparents in this chilling read. She wonders if the dolls in her attic are trying to tell her something when she discovers that they are moving by themselves!
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18. Summer Of The Woods
Summer Of The Woods is a mystery meet adventure book. Brothers Sam and Derik spend their Summer on the run after discovering a 60-year-old coin collection that had been stolen from the local museum.
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19. The Missing Combination Mystery
Young readers are introduced to the world of mystery books in this interesting tale. A little boy named Chris stumbles across an old safe in his grandparent's basement and in searching for the combination, he and his friends unveil secrets about their town.
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20. Mystery In The Crooked Creek Woods
The Tree Street Kids work together to discover the mysterious happenings in the Crooked Creek Woods- helping their town uncover the mystery of a century.
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21. Kudo Kids: The Mystery Of The Masked Medalist
The Kudo kids are at it again! In this installment of the famous chapter books, Andy and Mika embark on a journey to Tokyo. Gamers will love helping Andy crack the case of the masked medalist who has hidden virtual medals all over the city.
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22. The Radium Girls
Your logical thinking skills are about to be put to the test. The radium girls lie at the heart of this chilling read about women who fall ill after working with radium-based paint. Shockingly enough the corporation they work for desperately tries to cover up the mystery.
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23. The Mysteries Of The Universe
On a more practical side of the mystery world, readers are invited to discover the beautiful mysteries of space. Learners aged 7-9 can look forward to interesting facts, recent discoveries, and more in The Mysteries Of The Universe!
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24. Secret Of The Staircase
A secret lies beneath the vast staircase in the Jefferson hotel. Join Sam and his friends as they go on a mission to find two lost wedding rings and unveil Jefferson's strangest guests yet!
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25. The Secret Zoo
If you're a fan of fantasy, animal, and mystery-related books we can guarantee you'll have a hard time putting this book down! Something strange is going on at the Clarksville Zoo and you're invited to discover what it is.
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26. The Secret Of The Hidden Scrolls
The Secret Of The Hidden Scrolls is an awesome book series for mystery lovers. After discovering biblical scrolls, Hank, Peter, and Mary are transported back in time and must work through a series of clues to get back to the present day.
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27. Legend Of Loch Ness Monster For Kids
Myth or mystery? Lock Ness has intrigued people for hundreds of centuries and this book invites young readers to discover the marvelous mystery themselves.
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28. Nature's Treasures
Fantastic mysteries are hidden in nature. Take a deep dive into some of the most magnificent curiosities that exist in our world with Nature's Treasures- a fantastic approach to exploring our world.
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29. Scaredy Bat And The Art Thief
Ellie otherwise known as Scaredy Bat is invited to be a detective in the case of the stolen painting, but will her fears hold her back? Follow along as Ellie works hard to overcome her fears and solve the case!
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30. Sherlock Holmes: The Hound Of The Baskervilles
In this classic children's mystery, detective Sherlock Holmes solves the case of the poor haunted Baskervilles. In this reworked, high-quality mystery book Holmes and Watson not only solve the case but discover untold truths of the past.
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31. Rebekah Girl Detective Books 1-8
Another awesome collection is Rebekah Girl Detective books, perfect for 1st-grade or 2nd-grade learners. The books encourage readers to put their problem-solving skills to the test in order to get to the bottom of the mysteries Rebekah faces.
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32. Hazy Bloom And The Mystery Next Door
Bored during her Summer holiday, the main character Hazel discovers a dark secret lurking in the house next to hers. She works hard to reveal the truth about the strange events occurring next door and save her neighborhood from doom.
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33. The Mystery At Mount Rushmore
Another awesome edition to America's national mystery book series is this fantastic tale about Mount Rushmore. Readers can look forward to discovering curious mysteries about the national monument in this thrilling read.
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34. World Travelers And The Taj Mahal Mystery
Be transported to India in this jam-packed book. Eddie and MJ not only build an obstacle course, play outside and enjoy movie time, but must also travel to the Ta Mahal to save a school- all in the space of one day; sleepover Saturday!
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35. Magic Treehouse: Camp Time In California
If you're on the hunt for a thrilling list of mystery books, look no further! In this edition of the Magic Treehouse series, Jack and Annie uncover a shocking mystery whilst away on camp in California.
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36. The History Mystery Kids
After watching their Professor of a father get sucked into a book, the children go on a search throughout history in order to find him.
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37. Mystery Of The Egyptian Scroll
Young Zet is on a mission to find an important scroll that has gone missing. He must use deductive reasoning like never before because he's certainly no sleuth and wants, more than anything, to be the one who solves the mystery.
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38. Ballpark Mysteries: The Atlanta Alibi
Readers aged 6-9 will love this baseball-themed book. Help cousins Kate and Mike discover who it was that stole their friend's bat and ball in the Atlanta Alibi.
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39. Ghost Island Mystery
Ghost Island Mystery follows the sudden disappearance of the lighthouse keeper. New occupants of the dilapidated lighthouse are now on the hunt to unearth what it was that really happened to him.
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40. Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park
Following in his late grandfather's footsteps, Jake is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery that plagued his grandfather for years. With the help of his friends, he follows a series of clues that lead him deep into the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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41. The Mystery Of Darkhill School
Upon arrival in her new town, Bella Gubbins learns that the school she will be attending is haunted! She is dead set on getting to the bottom of why the ghost of an old man roams the corridors and taunts the school kids.
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42. The Mystery Of The Titanic: A Historical Investigation For Kids
Piece together the clues to one of the most iconic shipwrecks in history. 8-12-year-olds are introduced to this famed historical investigation through the well-illustrated pages of this book and are invited to discover what it was that led to this extraordinary ship sinking.
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44. The Mystery Of Blackbeard The Pirate
After the death of Blackbeard the pirate, four local kids set off on the adventure of a lifetime to discover the mystery behind what led to his sudden death.
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45. Mystery Of The Egyptian Amulet
After cracking the first case of a stolen scroll, Zet has more faith in his sleuthing abilities. He's now tasked with the case of cracking the code inscribed in an ancient amulet in order to rescue his friend.
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46. Harley James And The Peril Of The Pirate's Curse
Harley James is at it again! In this installment of the book series, James must protect a rare pearl in order to prevent the perilous demise of Port Royal in Jamaica.
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47. Over The Edge: A Mystery In The Grand Canyon National Park
You'll be transported into a cyber world like never before in Over The Edge. Help Dr. Landon and her daughter discover the sender behind a threatening email.
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48. The Mystery In Chocolate Town
Join in on the mysterious hunt to uncover the truth in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The story is the perfect gift for chocolate and mystery lovers alike!
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49. The Case Of The Christmas Counterfeits
Two teenage boys are determined to unveil the secret appearance of 2 billion dollars worth of counterfeit money. Help Pablo and Jeffrey crack the case as the rest of the world prepares for one of the most beloved periods of the year: Christmas.
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50. Calendar Mysteries: September Sneakers
At the beginning of a new year, all seems to be going wrong. Four school friends have been tasked with caring for their class pet- Goldi the hamster. When she goes missing and in her place, the students discover a sneaker, they must solve the clues to get Goldi back.
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51. The Haunting Of Wainrich Manor
The Haunting Of Wainrich Manor is sure to captivate all mystery lovers. This abandoned manor is being haunted, but no one can understand why as it has a security system as tight as one of the world's toughest prisons!
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52. Five Minute Mysteries
This five-minute mystery book is perfect for in-between classes or lunchtime reads. Solve the mysteries by piecing together the riddles and clues that lie beneath the spine of this thought-provoking book.
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53. Two Minute Mysteries
Alike it's 5-minute counterpart above is this 2-minute mystery read. Readers are invited to challenge themselves to get to the bottom of the puzzles in under just 2 minutes!
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54. Solve The Mystery: 41 Puzzling Cases
Put your mind to the test when you go head to head against the puzzling cases in this book. Recommended for readers aged 10 years and up, is this read filled with cases concerning murder, robbery, thievery, and more!
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55. Try Not To Die In Brightside
Help Becky escape the treacherous prison known as Brightside and uncover why her brother Wendell desires to remain put. You'll have to make decisions to escape the mysterious ruins just outside the prison in order to safely get away.
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