Kids Mystery

Two best friends. One ancient book. Countless adventures. Naomi Williams, a bright and determined girl with an unshakable faith, and Luke Miller, her adventurous yet skeptical best friend, are just ordinary 11-year-olds living in the quiet town of Everbrook, MI—or so they think. But when they stumble upon a mysterious glowing book hidden in an abandoned chapel, their lives are thrown into an epic adventure they never expected. The book, The Chronicles of Light, holds the stories of legendary Christian heroes throughout history—yet many of its pages are blank. Why? Because Naomi and Luke...

Before Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the heart of Colorado’s wild and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park.

Gracie Reed is doing just fine. Sure, she was fired by her overly “friendly” boss, and yes, she still hasn’t gotten her mother into the nursing home of their dreams, but she’s healthy, she’s (somewhat) happy, and she’s (mostly) holding it all together. But when a mysterious SUV pulls up beside her, revealing Chinese cinema's golden couple Wei Fangli and Sam Yao, Gracie’s world is turned on its head. The famous actress has a proposition: Due to their uncanny resemblance, Fangli wants Gracie to be her stand-in.

Viva Durant, New Orleans’ youngest detective, is on a quest to solve a jazzy mystery. Every summer, Viva heads to New Orleans to spend time with her loving but stern Grandmother, known as Gram. After Gram reads Viva an article in the local paper about a missing treasure related to the world-famous song, “Miss Mary Mack”, Viva heads through the Crescent City on an epic adventure to track down the treasure. The clues lead Viva to the French Quarter, a jazz club, a creepy cemetery, and even the circus.

“Loved the book. Can't wait for the sequel!!” A tropical island, lost treasure, and a mysterious foe. Book 14 in the award-winning, page-turning Wright Cousin Adventures series. “Hang on for your life!” exclaimed Lindy. The teenage Wright Cousins are visiting the beautifully lush tropical South Pacific Island of Talofa. There’s so much to see and do…boogie boarding, scuba diving, exploring, boating, surfing, and a treasure hunt! But danger also lurks in the deep blue ocean waters. The Wright Cousins suddenly find themselves up against fierce storms, eerie lighthouses, baited ...

Make your bedtime calmer with The Spooky Squad. What if your child wanted to turn off the screen and jump into a story filled with mystery, courage, and just the right amount of spooky fun? In The Great Unseen Mystery, the Spooky Squad is back and the shadows feel closer, the sounds feel stranger, and the adventures move faster than ever before. Join Max, Luna, Mia, Eli, and their loyal dog Shadow as they face ten brand-new mysteries hiding in parks, gardens, woods, quiet streets, and familiar places that suddenly feel… different. This time, the squad runs more, hides more, and follows ...

Maeve Marvelous: The Middle School Witch! A Hilarious Middle Grade Fantasy Book! Maeve Marvelous thought moving to Snugglebrook to live above her grandpa's "Totally Normal" bakery and start middle school would be her biggest challenge. Then her birthday arrives, and suddenly, her life now involves: Magic powers that turn everything into a splash zone (swimming lessons not included) A talking cat named Mortimer who critiques her life choices. A lunch lady who sneezes fire when annoyed (cafeteria pizza day just got WAY more exciting)Plus, someone's stealing every shiny object in town, ...

Amelia Jones has always dreamed of attending the Mystwick School of Musicraft, where the world’s most promising musicians learn to create musical magic. Unfortunately, Amelia botches her audition and her dream comes crashing down—until the school agrees to give her a second chance. Amelia vows to do whatever it takes to make her dream come true.

In Dressed to Steal, hot young designer Alicia Adams is opening a boutique in her hometown of River Heights. The press is all over the event. When the big day comes, tons of people show up, but when the crowd presses forward, the store window is smashed and people are injured. Later Alicia's most expensive dress is destroyed, and her store is vandalized. Nancy may not be into fashion, but this is one case she's ready to size up.

The kids in the third grade at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit. But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different, to say the least. She's just moved from the Transylvanian Alps, and she seems to have some strange powers that help her deal with these mischief-makers. Her methods may be a little unconventional, but, then again, Mrs. Jeepers may be just what the Bailey School kids need.

Ages 8-12 ◆ For Kids Who Love Minecraft and Video Games Kids who love playing Minecraft will love this book! Jayden “Minecraft” Montgomery's arm and hand suddenly change into blocks. Now he’s got to navigate through the Minecraft world with the help of a fox. But first he’ll have to save a village by fighting pillagers, zombies, creepers, skeletons, facing an iron golem, and warding off an evil hacker. Most of all, he must earn the trust and friendship of the villagers as he navigates this world he’s only ever seen from a screen. Only then will he discover who he was always ...

Fourteen-year-old secret agent Alex Rider is on holiday in southern France with his friend Sabina and her parents. Everything seems perfect, until ruthless assassin Yassen Gregorovich arrives. Shortly after, Sabina’s father is nearly killed in a devastating explosion. It turns out Sabina’s father was writing a story about legendary pop star and humanitarian Sir Damian Cray.

A mystery, magical creatures, and laugh-out-loud dialogue. Matt, a shy 11-year-old, just turned invisible. But that’s the least of his troubles. His dad disappeared. He’s starting 6th grade. And Simon, the bully from last year, won’t leave him alone. With his best friends, Taylor and Olivia, Matt forms The Invisible Spy Club and sets out to find the thief who stole their teacher’s trophy. Hidden in the trophy are two magical gems which totally cannot fall into the wrong hands. Now The Invisible Spy Club has to battle the evil Prince Roderick and Myst, his pet leopard; protect the ...

The light isn’t always fought in ancient times. Sometimes, it’s right here at home. Naomi and Luke thought their journey had ended when they returned to the abandoned chapel in Everbrook, Michigan, after saving an ancient Christian library. But the glowing Chronicles of Light has one more mission for them—this time in the present day. The book’s faint glow reveals a new challenge: starting a Bible study club at their middle school. What begins as a calling to share their faith quickly becomes a battle against doubt, resistance, and opposition from their peers, teachers, and even ...

Now that she’s returned to New Orleans for Thanksgiving break, Viva is charged with figuring out the truth behind a mysterious bout of illness traced back to a local creole restaurant called Madame Bouchard’s. Were customers poisoned on purpose, or was it a simple cooking mistake? And who could be behind the chaos? Viva only has a week to solve the culinary mystery, and to do so, she’ll have to contend with a longtime rivalry, rumors of voodoo magic, and Thanksgiving dinner with her extended family!

Every year, Caroline Reed takes a trip with her best friend, Esme Lamont. They’re usually accompanied by their spouses - but this year, everything’s changed. Esme has just gone through a bitter divorce, and Caroline's wondering if her own marriage is reaching its breaking point as she and her husband, John, cope with the discovery that their son has been abusing drugs. Still, the inseparable duo books a weeklong stay at a beach-front home in Shoreham, Florida, inviting Esme’s brother, Nick, and his new husband. After a blissful first night in the vacation home, tragedy strikes.

Baker Street Four follows Billy (Charlie Brand), Charlie (Kiki May), and Tom (Nathan Moses), three young apprentices of Sherlock Holmes (Paterson Joseph) who assist the famous detective in London’s dodgy East End. With the help of their faithful cat, Watson (Bill Nighy) and Sherlock’s beloved housekeeper Mrs. Hudson (Celia Imrie), this foursome takes local crimes into their own hands while Holmes is off solving mysteries abroad. Follow the Baker Street Irregulars as they pursue different cases, growing by the day as young detectives and as friends.

A Middle-Grade Adventure Mystery “Lighthearted, Endearing, and Fun!” – Amazon Review" "The Mystery at Moz Hollow is a charming and captivating adventure that serves as the perfect foray into the mystery genre for younger readers." - Reader's Favorite "One feature I liked was the clues, which I thought A.K. Hicks made up superbly! They were difficult, well-phrased, and mysterious, which made them exciting and challenging!" - Reader Views Kids "Captivating and compelling, the writing style and voice was expertly crafted in a way that worked well and that will work well for both readers ...

Are you looking for a good book for your son or daughter, age 10-15? Here's a new mystery series guaranteed to give them the same sense of wonder and excitement you experienced when you first discovered Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and Sherlock Holmes. Grab your magnifying glass and curl up on the couch! You're about to enter the mysterious and action-packed world of the North Hollywood Detective Club. A world of secret staircases, dangerous double-crosses, and graveyards at midnight, cloaked in mist and concealing hidden treasure. A page-turning world of teenage detectives uncovering clues ...

Mythical creatures, shapeshifters, and magic – a gripping fantasy series for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Narnia. A hidden island shrouded in fog. That unseen place Out There on the mainland where something terrible happened years ago. Only a handful of people left in the world... Or so the children are told. When Hal and Robbie make an astonishing discovery in the woods, they realize the adults of the small community have a dark secret. And the arrival of a mysterious woman at school proves it. Who is she? Where on earth did she come from? The classmates are more determined ...