The Haunting by
After receiving a sampler embroidered by the long-dead girl for whom she was named, Rebecca begins experiencing strange visions of that other girl's life.
The Big Dip by
Joe and his friend Skip enjoy the thrill of the Big Dip, a famous roller coaster, until the old man in front of them is shot and mutters with his dying breath something about getting a Margaret Rose to the police. Believing that Joe knows the location of the Margaret Rose, someone kidnaps his sister and forces Joe to race against time to solve the puzzle.
Alibi Junior High by
After thirteen-year-old Cody and his father, an undercover agent, are nearly killed, Cody moves in with his aunt in Connecticut, where he is helped with his adjustment to the trials of attending public school for the first time, and where he investigates a threat in a nearby woods from a wounded Iraq War veteran.
Field Trip Mysteries: the Ride That Was Really Haunted by
The Haunted House ride at Fun City is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of someone who died there, and when Samantha Archer and her friends get trapped inside they need to find the truth.
Christina's Ghost by
Christina's summer in a spooky, isolated Victorian house with her grumpy uncle turns into a ghostly adventure.
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by
Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone, who knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in the small town of Strattenburg, finds himself involved in a murder trial because of knowledge he might have about a cold-blooded killer.
Deep and Dark and Dangerous by
While spending the summer with her aunt and cousin at the family's vacation home in Maine, thirteen-year-old Ali stumbles upon the secret to the childhood tragedy that her mother and aunt have been hiding for over thirty years.
Lemons by
Lemonade Liberty Witt's mama told her to make lemonade out of the lemons life sends her way, but when she has to move to Willow Creek, California, to live with her grandfather after her mother dies, Lem struggles to find the good in any of it. Then she meets Tobin Sky, the eleven-year-old CEO of Bigfoot Detectives Inc., who invites her on an adventure to capture Bigfoot on film.
The Longest Night of Charlie Noon by
As time plays tricks and night falls without warning, Johnny, Dizzy, and Charlie, who are lost in the woods, must elude the danger that lurks in shadows and work together to find a way out. Includes note about the science behind the story.
The Parker Inheritance by
When Candice finds the letter addressed to her grandmother inside a box in the attic, she's not sure she should read it. But curiosity pulls Candice into a mystery generations before her time. And with the help of her neighbor, Brandon, she is determined to find the truth even if it means revealing her own deep secrets in the process.
Independence Hall by
A step-brother and sister, Q (Quest) and Angela are now working for the United States Secret Service and the Israeli Mossad when Angela discovers she's being followed and Q learns who Angela's mother really is and the secret around her. Both Angela and Q are now entangled in a web of mystery.
The Graveyard Plot by
When Jaden and his friend Damon discover an old treasure map in Damon's grandfather's attic, they decide to follow it and are led to an old grave where Damon and his grandfather reveal who and what they really are.
How I Became a Ghost by
Isaac is a Choctaw boy who has become a ghost, and he can see things that haven't happened yet. He and his talking dog, Jumper, and their family learn tough life lessons on the Trail of Tears.
The Jigsaw Jungle by
Told through notes, emails, and a scrapbook, twelve-year-old Claudia Dalton starts an investigation into the disappearance of her father. When it turns out he isn't actually missing but has gone to “think things over,” Claudia reexamines all her evidence to determine why he left and what's happening to him.
ARF - A Bowser and Birdie Novel by
It's been years since Birdie Gaux's police officer dad was killed in the line of duty. But the mystery behind his death seems to be bubbling up when the Gaux's house is broken into and a strange girl with green hair starts asking strange questions about his death. And Bowser, Birdie's dog is ready to protect his family at any cost.
Mysteries in Our National Parks: Deadly Waters by
While visiting the Everglades National Park with their parents, the Landon children uncover the mystery of dying manatees and learn important lessons about the natural environment.
The Curious Cat Spy Club by
The Curious Cat Spy Club is born when Kelsey Case--a girl who has taught herself to read lips--is nearly trampled by a runaway zorse--half-zebra, half-horse--owned by animal expert Becca Morales. Soon after this the girls team up with robotics expert Leo Polanski and rescue some kittens. Now they go around town solving crimes related to pets and other animals.
Say It Ain't So by
Lenny and his best-friend Mike investigate rumors of foul-play going on behind Mike's new position as starting catcher for their seventh-grade baseball team, as the former pitcher claims he was framed for theft, which got him kicked off the team last year.
All the Greys on Greene Street by
In 1981, twelve-year-old Olympia lives with her father, an art restorer, and her mother, a sculptor, in a converted SoHo loft. Ollie, an artist herself, draws city scenes while she roams the streets with her best friends, Richard and Alex. One night, her father disappears without a word on a secret trip to France, which sparks a severe depressive state in Ollie’s mother, and Ollie is forced to take care of the house on her own. Meanwhile, her father's business partner, Apollo, is acting suspicious, a mysterious caller keeps asking about a missing piece of art, and Richard sees a stranger outside Ollie’s apartment. Ollie knows her father has the answers, but has no idea where he is and must find him before time runs out.
Missing by
Eleven-year-old Sam lies so often that when his father is kidnapped, no one believes him and Sam, along with his best friend Josh, try to solve the crime themselves.
Hide and Seeker by
Justin's friend Zee mysteriously disappeared a year ago, and hasn't been the same since he came back. At a party celebrating his return, Justin and his friends play a game of hide-and-seek and some in their group go missing. As the remaining kids--Justin, Nia, and Lyric--set out to find the rest of the kids, they are taken away to Nowhere where an evil Seeker feeds off their fears. Suddenly Justin realizes where Zee has been and wonders if any of them will make it back.
All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by
Eleven-year-old Perry Cook is not so different from other kids his age. He has his morning ritual, goes to school, eats dinner with his mother, and plays games with his cousins and friends. However, his mother lives in the Blue River Co-Ed Correctional Facility, where Perry also lives due to the kindness of the warden. When a new district attorney finds out Perry is living in prison, Perry is forcibly placed in a foster home, where he feels, ironically, imprisoned. Desperate to reunite with his mother, Perry tries to find out exactly why his mom was jailed in the first place, and in the process he learns what it means to truly be home.
The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing by
When Miss Lana accidentally buys a haunted inn at the Tupelo Landing town auction, Desperado Detectives--aka Mo LoBeau and her best friend Dale--opens up a paranormal division to solve the ghost's identity before the town's big 250th anniversary bash.
Last Chance by
While working at an animal shelter, Robyn encounters Nick D'Angelo, a boy that she'd hoped never to see again, who is a volunteer at the shelter. His past as a troublemaker leads him to be arrested again but Robyn believes that he just might be innocent this time and sets out to prove it.
Tank and Fizz: the Case of the Slime Stampede by
Tank & Fizz is a mystery series about two crime-solving monsters living under a mountain. This link includes books 1-5.
Tornado Brain by
Thirteen-year-old Frankie is neurodivergent: she can't stand to be touched, loud noises bother her, she's easily distracted, and hates changes to her routine. It also means that she doesn't have a lot of friends. When Colette, her one friend, vanishes, Frankie is convinced that she left behind clues that only Frankie can decipher. As Frankie and her twin sister try to find Colette before it's too late, she tries to come to grips with what friendship and forgiveness mean.
The Search for Baby Ruby by
Twelve-year-old Jess O'Fines is resentful that she is expected to watch her baby niece in a Los Angeles hotel room while the rest of her dysfunctional family go off to a wedding rehearsal party -- but when Baby Ruby disappears, Jess is convinced she knows who kidnapped her and determined to get her back on her own, whatever the danger.
Trace by
After a car accident that killed his parents, now thirteen-year-old Trace Carter lives with his free-spirited-artist aunt in a New York brownstone. The African American boy spends most of his time at the New York Public Library (the site of the Colored Orphan Asylum fire of 1863) as he tries to overcome his grief and start a new life. One day, he sees a young, disheveled black boy in old-fashioned clothing and realizes the boy is a ghost, possibly from the asylum fire. This ghost helps him learn about his own heritage while helping absolve himself of guilt related to the accident.
The Murderer's Ape by
Sally Jones is a loyal friend, a top-notch engineer, and an excellent chess player. She is also a gorilla. She never speaks, but she understands everything humans say. Together with her human friend, Chief, Sally works aboard the "Hudson Queen," a cargo ship, but her content and safe life is upended when a deal goes wrong and Chief is falsely convicted of murder. Now Sally Jones is on a mission to clear her friend's name and stop powerful forces who would do anything to keep their secrets hidden.
Hitmen Triumph by
Nolan is excited to be playing on the Hitmen, the hockey team on which his twin Nathan is the star center. When he discovers that Nate is involved in some illegal activities, Nolan has difficult choices to make.
The Detective's Assistant by
At first, the fiercely independent Kate is less than overjoyed at the prospect of caring for her recently orphaned niece, Nell, in Chicago in 1859. But when 11-year-old Nell apprehends a pickpocket and demonstrates her willingness to pitch in at the boardinghouse where they live, Kate decides to take Nell under her wing and introduce Nell to her secret line of investigative work. Kate is employed at Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, and it's not long before Nell is lending a hand as Kate brings murderers and thieves to justice.
Twelve Minutes to Midnight by
Thirteen-year-old Penelope Tredwell, heiress and author of best-selling tales of the macabre in England, is invited to investigate the mysterious phenomenon of inmates at the Bedlam madhouse trance-writing every night.
Always Emily by
The Brontë sisters are well known for their influential literary works, but what if they had applied their sharp intellect and sense of adventure to solving crimes as well? This historical fiction draws readers into the world of overbearing yet prudent Charlotte and her younger sister, daring and impulsive Emily, as they set out to make sense of a series of mysterious events that link a rash of local burglaries to the death of a neighbor.
Towers Falling by
Fifth-grader Deja lives with her family in a shelter in New York City. When her teacher gives her class assignments related to the attacks on the Twin Towers, Deja wonders why she should care so much about something that happened before she was even born. But as she investigates 9/11, she learns things about her friends and her family she never imagined.
The Thing in the Woods by
When Jason and his dad become forced to spend the night in the desert after their car breaks down, Jason's dad tells him a ghost story before they go to sleep. Upon waking in the middle of the night, Jason discovers that his father has gone missing and realizes that the ghost story is coming true.
Small Spaces by
Eleven-year-old Ollie comes across a weeping woman next to a river, holding a book and threatening to throw it into the water. Ollie is impulsive, so she plucks the book from the woman's hand and runs off with it. The book is "Small Spaces," and tells a haunting story of a girl, two boys in love with her, and a farm from hundreds of years ago, and a deal with the sinister specter called the Smiling Man, who grants wishes for the ultimate price. Now, Ollie finds herself on a school trip to a local farm with a haunted history.
Island of Thieves by
While his parents are away, Tom Trelawney's mysterious Uncle Harvey is called upon to look after him. But when Tom discovers that Uncle Harvey is embarking on a treasure hunt, he blackmails him into letting Tom go with him. But the adventure soon turns deadly and Tom must find a way for both of them to stay alive.
Awakening by
J.D. knows little about her past but she is aware of the danger which she faces. She is haunted by dark dreams and she will not be safe unless she can figure out who she is and where she came from. J.D. doesn't even trust herself and she is very afraid to remember anything.
Greetings from Witness Protection! by
Nicki's life has been anything but easy. She's been in and out of foster homes and always finds her way back to the center with the other orphans. So when a marshal sets her up with a family living in the witness protection program as a means of fooling any criminals on their trail looking for a family of three instead of a family of four, she looks forward to the challenge. But maintaining a B-minus average while keeping her new family safe from hitmen is harder than she imagined--especially when her own past comes back to haunt her.
Connect the Dots by
When best friends Oliver and Frankie start middle school, strange things start happening including the arrival of a new friend named Matilda who seems to know everything about them. The three begin to notice seemingly random things that defy the odds and might not be random at all. Their investigation into who's spying on Oliver leads to Matilda hacking the FBI and suddenly the friends are caught up in an elaborate plan that changes their lives forever.
The Goldfish Boy by
Twelve-year-old Matthew Corbin has struggled with a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder since the death of his baby brother five years ago--a tragedy he blames on himself. In self-imposed isolation, Matthew stays in his bedroom all day long, watching the neighbors come and go and keeping notes about their daily routines. When a toddler goes missing next door, Matthew starts his own investigation with the help of his neighborhood friends.
Me and Sam-Sam Handle the Apocalypse by
Autistic middle-schooler Jesse, witnesses the arrest of her father for allegedly stealing money from the library fund. Convinced of his innocence, Jesse recruits her one and only friend, Springer, to investigate. They begin interviewing suspects, even confronting a trio of bullies, but Jesse begins to think that she’s not cut out for crime fighting since she will sometimes "get stuck on lots of stuff, like words and phrases and numbers and smells and pictures and song lines and what time stuff is supposed to happen." When a tornado hits the town, Jesse finally thinks she can show people what she’s made of, and maybe even help her father at the same time.
Space Case by
Twelve-year-old Dashiell "Dash" Gibson, living on Moon Base Alpha, learns that base scientist Dr. Holtz has been found dead on the lunar surface. Dash suspects foul play, but no one believes him; so he investigates the death himself.
Spell and Spindle by
Eleven-year-old Chance loves to volunteer at the Museum of Peculiar Arts, but soon he is moving and the museum is closing. The museum's owner allows Chance to have Penny, a child-size marionette who almost looks alive. When Chance touches Penny's strings, he hears her voice in his head. Then a puppeteer traps Chance in Penny's marionette body and Penny, Chance, and his big sister, Constance are thrust into a dangerous adventure.
Ink and Ashes by
When Japanese American Claire Takata finds out that her deceased father was once a member of the yakuza, a Japanese crime syndicate, danger enters her life that could end up killing someone.
