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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Fear itself
Clements, Andrew
Paper Book
Time is ticking as the countdown to Ben Pratt's school's total demolition continues. Ben has been given a handful of clues that could help them save the school, but they are all written in maritime riddles. "After five bells sound, time to sit down." What the heck does that mean? It's hard to know...
In harm's way
Clements, Andrew
Paper Book
The threat to the Keepersdoubles in the fourth Keepers of the School adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story. Benjamin Pratt and his friends Jill and Robert are determined to save their school from destruction. But just when it seems they've finally...
We hold these truths
Clements, Andrew
Paper Book
Time is almost out for the Keepers of the School in this fifth Keepers adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story. The Keepers of the School--known to their friends as Ben, Jill, and Robert--have one last chance to save their school before it's torn down to...
We the children
Clements, Andrew
Paper Book
Benjamin Pratt's school is about to become the site of a new amusement park. It sounds like a dream come true! But lately, Ben has been wonder if he's going to like an amusement park in the middle of his town--with all the buses and traffic and eight dollar slices of pizza. It's going to change...
The whites of their eyes
Clements, Andrew
Paper Book
Andrew Clements delivers the latest in his adventure-filled school series. This could be the last great Memorial Day weekend on Barclay Bay, and Ben knows it. This time next year, he might not be able to stand in the yard of the Oakes School and watch the harbor shake off winter-...
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library
Grabenstein, Chris.
Paper Book
THE START OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD! Can you escape from what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in the world"? Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive adventure! From the co-author of Murdle...
Theodore Boone : the accomplice
Grisham, John
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES * When there's a friend in need, it's time to call Theodore Boone--"a terrific character, an everyman kind of kid" (USA Today)! "Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk."--Chicago Sun-Times...
Theodore Boone : the activist
Grisham, John
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES * Kid lawyer Theodore Boone faces his most dangerous case yet in a series that's been hailed as "classic Grisham" (Los Angeles Times)! "Smartly written . . . Theo is a terrific character, an everyman kind of kid."--USA...
Theodore Boone : the fugitive
Grisham, John
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES * In this gripping legal thriller for young readers, danger has a way of finding Theodore Boone--"a terrific character, an everyman kind of kid" (USA Today)! "Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of...
Theodore Boone : the scandal
Grisham, John
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES * Kid lawyer Thedore Boone is tested like never before in a series that's been hailed as "classic Grisham" (Los Angeles Times)! "Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist."--The New York...
Theodore Boone : the abduction
Grisham, John.
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Theodore Boone is ready for his next big case in this "entertaining story that appeals to the kid in all of us" (USA Today)! "Another swift Grisham thrillerette."--The New York Times When his best friend,...
Judy Moody : [was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood]
McDonald, Megan.
Paper Book
The book that started it all--now in paperback! Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood. Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third grade. But she does have an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns...
"When did you see her last?"
Snicket, Lemony.
Paper Book
★ "Fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events will be in heaven."―Kirkus Reviews, starred review Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a...
"Who could that be at this hour?"
Snicket, Lemony
Paper Book
A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year*A Kirkus Best Book of the Year*A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year ★ "Fans of A Series of...
The Case of the Left-Handed Lady
Springer, Nancy
Paper Book
Don't miss Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess! Now a Netflix original movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter! Enola Holmes--younger sister to Sherlock Holmes--is back on another case! Enola Holmes is...
Enola Holmes : the case of the missing marquess
Springer, Nancy.
Paper Book
Now a Netflix original movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter! Meet Enola Holmes, teenaged girl turned detective and the younger sister to Sherlock Holmes. When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her...
When you reach me
Stead, Rebecca.
Paper Book
"Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda's favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of 'life, death, and the beauty of it all.'" --The Washington Post This Newbery Medal winner...
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...

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