Mysteries for Kids

Mysteries dare us to discover the truth by following in the footsteps of villains or deciphering a difficult puzzle. In these books, it's a quick wit and a sharp mind that tracks down the next clue. (Updated June 2023)

Just Harriet

Arnold, Elana K.

Format: Book

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Poo-dunit?

Aronson, Katelyn

Was it Coyote? Deer? Skunk? Mouse investigates their forest friends, determined to uncover the culprit who left the poo just outside their burrow.

Format: Book

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Super Detectives

Atkinson, Cale

Chester joins forces with a ghost named Simon to solve the first in a series of mysteries, the case of the lost pug.

Format: Graphic Novel

Availability: All copies in use
Sisterhood of Sleuths

Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss

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Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine

Bowling, Dusti

Missing dogs and stolen lunches are no match for Aven, a third-grader determined to unlock all the mysteries around her.

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Midnight at the Barclay Hotel

Bradley, Fleur

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Unfadeable

Broaddus, Maurice

When Bella attempts to start a neighborhood art project, she uncovers a plot to steal money from her community. Stopping the culprits will require some super sleuthing and help from unlikely places.

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The Powwow Thief

Bruchac, Joseph

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Mr. Summerling's Secret Code

Butler, Dori Hillestad

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Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor

Carter, Ally

Format: Book

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