Mystery and detective stories (Tamariki).

Here is a list of books for mystery fans and the budding detective. This selection of mystery and detective stories is bound to amused and inspire your inner Sherlock or Enola Holmes, Famous Five, and Nancy Drew.

Updated August 20, 2024
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Wellington City Libraries Children's team at Wellington City Libraries
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"Who could that be at this hour?"
Snicket, Lemony
Ebook
Introducing the debut of an all-new four-book middle fiction series from bestselling author Lemony Snicket. Before you consider reading "Who Could That Be at This Hour?" Ask yourself these questions: 1. Are you curious about what is happening in a seaside town that is no longer by the sea? 2....
Murder most unladylike
Stevens, Robin
Ebook
The mysterious Benedict Society
Stewart, Trenton Lee
Paper Book
For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society series is not to be missed! "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of...
The mysterious howling
Wood, Maryrose.
Ebook
Found running wild in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children: Alexander, age ten or thereabouts, keeps his siblings in line with gentle nips; Cassiopeia, perhaps four or five, has a bark that is (usually) worse than her bite; and Beowulf, age somewhere-in-the...

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