Looking for excellent children's books about mystery? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
A tiny mouse embarks on a daring quest to find his missing friend.
Trapped in a library, Kyle must solve puzzles to escape.
A hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.
A young girl investigates the disappearance of a neighbor's dog in her new neighborhood
A library prank spirals into a quest to uncover a ghost and a missing stamp collection.
A dragon and a child unravel Vienna's forgotten mystery: the fate of missing dragons.
Emily races to solve a book's mystery before danger catches up.
A century-old doll seeks adventure and mystery with new neighbors.
A detective must solve the mystery of the missing twins and save the town from the Terrible Three, a gang of notorious criminals.
A telepathic girl must uncover her hidden identity before it's too late.
Sturdy, inviting books about mystery for the youngest readers and listeners.
Three little bears explore a spooky old tree and encounter various obstacles.
Kids find a mysterious creature napping in their tree. What is it, and where does it belong?
Who's hiding in the jungle? Lift the flap to discover!
Explore the eerie sounds of a mysterious night.
Mysterious footprints lead Bizzy Bear on a thrilling dinosaur quest.
A lost ball leads to a playful park mystery. Can it be found?
Peek through the keyhole: is it a monster or a surprise waiting for you?
A missing race car leads to a playful detective hunt.
Owl detective seeks the truth behind a possum's mysterious fate.
A beach day turns into a spooky treasure hunt with ghostly pirates.
Illustrated read-alouds about mystery for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A glass monkey is missing. Can detectives solve the mystery?
Two children explore an abandoned house, uncovering its mysterious past.
Gingerbread men vanish. Can Marshall solve the clues and catch them?
A school tour reveals bizarre secrets. Is it all true or a wild tale?
A poodle must find a missing puppy and discover her unique talent.
A dog detective sniffs out missing books. Can she solve the mystery?
A sheep named Russell goes on a treasure hunt.
A mysterious pot doubles everything placed inside. What will it create next?
Fox dreams the moon is missing. Can he find it?
A bear detective duo solves the mystery of a stolen pumpkin.
A detective thwarts a plot to assassinate Lincoln en route to his inauguration.
Two friends try to solve the mystery of missing cupcakes.
Longer stories about mystery for developing and independent readers.
A girl without arms uncovers secrets in a mysterious theme park while facing new challenges and friendships.
Three siblings face misfortune and a villain's plot to steal their fortune.
A mysterious invitation leads to a thrilling adventure at Mouseford Academy.
A girl and a skeleton sorcerer must stop evil forces threatening the world.
A penniless doctor and a brilliant detective unravel a dark murder mystery in Victorian London.
A group of alligator investigators solve a mystery involving a missing chef, a stolen scientific invention, and a triceratops escape artist.
Four orphaned children run away from their grandfather and live in a boxcar, where they learn to fend for themselves and have many adventures.
A pool party is sabotaged. Can Nancy solve the mystery before it's too late?
Young detectives uncover a mystery at the arcade.
A young girl tries to solve a mystery involving a missing marble and a suspicious twin sister.
Two friends go on an underwater adventure to help a lost whale calf find its mother and the rest of the pod.
Is a ghost haunting Boogle Bay? Otto and Uncle Tooth investigate.
