Great Mysteries for Kids

Solve puzzles with kids like you in these librarian-recommended mysteries for kids.

Updated May 4, 2026
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Great Mysteries for Kids

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Who stole the hazelnuts? : a forest mystery
Pfister, Marcus
Paper Book
A new book from the author of the bestselling Rainbow Fish series! The peace and quiet of the forest are shattered by a scream. Someone has stolen the squirrel's three hazelnuts! Who could have committed such a terrible crime? The squirrel begins his investigation, and no...
The elephant detectives
Adamson, Ged
Paper Book
A charming, funny adventure about losing an elephant and finding a friend. Alan's elephant is missing! Edie the Elephant Detectives is on the case. But they just might be missing some important...
Shirley & Jamila save their summer
Goerz, Gillian
Paper Book
This middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Roller Girl and Smile introduces Jamila and Shirley, two unlikely friends who save each other's summers while solving their neighborhood's biggest mysteries. Jamila Waheed is staring down a lonely summer in a new...
The midnight children
Gemeinhart, Dan
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times and Indie bestseller! * "A story of fierce friendship, bravery, loyalty, and finding--or making--a place to belong." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Equal parts Kate DiCamillo and Shirley Jackson, this book is unlike anything else...
The Swifts : a dictionary of scoundrels
Lincoln, Beth
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestseller! "Knives Out feel by way of Lemony Snicket...This archly told, never muddled debut whodunit reveals a roster of distinct characters, a labyrinthine setting and plot, and a mystery that is as clever as its heroine." - Publishers Weekly...
How to catch a clover thief
Parsley, Elise
Paper Book
This hilarious tale about problem-solving and ingenuity from bestselling author-illustrator Elise Parsley celebrates nonfiction books as a way to build skills and smarts!   All Roy the wild boar wants is to enjoy his precious patch of delicious clover . . ....
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
Pastis, Stephan
Paper Book
"An endearingly pathetic antihero with delusions of greatness. . . . Seldom has failure been so likable -- or so funny." -- The Wall Street Journal Take Timmy Failure--the clueless, comically self-confident CEO of the best detective agency in town, perhaps...
Agent Lion
Soman, David
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling creators of Ladybug Girl, meet Agent Lion: a charmingly oblivious yet always-on-time detective! MS. FLAMINGO'S CAT, FLUFFY, IS MISSING...and there's only one detective who can crack the case! Meet Agent Lion--he works at Super Detective Agents...
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