Looking for excellent children's books about detectives? 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 young girl investigates the disappearance of a neighbor's dog in her new neighborhood
A detective must solve the mystery of the missing twins and save the town from the Terrible Three, a gang of notorious criminals.
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.
A young girl tries to solve a mystery involving a missing marble and a suspicious twin sister.
Is a ghost haunting Boogle Bay? Otto and Uncle Tooth investigate.
Nate the Great is tasked with finding a lost picture of Annie's dog Fang.
A boy detective solves mysteries and crimes in his neighborhood with the help of his trusty encyclopedia-filled brain.
A girl must master spy skills to find her missing mother.
Sturdy, inviting books about detectives for the youngest readers and listeners.
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.
A missing race car leads to a playful detective hunt.
A lost ball leads to a playful park mystery. Can it be found?
Owl detective seeks the truth behind a possum's mysterious fate.
Illustrated read-alouds about detectives 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.
A dog detective sniffs out missing books. Can she solve the mystery?
A sheep named Russell goes on a treasure hunt.
A bear detective duo solves the mystery of a stolen pumpkin.
A detective thwarts a plot to assassinate Lincoln en route to his inauguration.
Alone at the station, Buffy hears eerie noises. Can she solve the mystery?
A trip to Rome leads Madeline into a thrilling chase with a thief and countless cats.
Uncover the mystery behind Agatha Christie's rise to the queen of crime writing.
A lost ATM cash leads to chaos and mystery in Binny's life.
A foul odor threatens the fridge. Can Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast solve the mystery?
A pearl necklace vanishes at a charity event. Can Cam solve the mystery before the thief escapes?
Longer stories about detectives for developing and independent readers.
A young woman investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding a wealthy man's death and the disappearance of his will.
A young girl with a photographic memory helps solve a jewelry store robbery with her friend and her friend's baby brother
A young girl in Botswana solves a mystery at her school with the help of her friends and her own detective skills
Two brothers flee to Venice, pursued by a detective, uncovering a magical treasure that alters time.
Two friends start a detective agency and take on their first case, a mysterious pug named Roy.
Two brothers race to solve a daring jewel heist.
A cat detective tackles quirky mysteries in a whimsical village.
A missing elephant and a vandalism charge—can Teddy solve both mysteries before it's too late?
A failed alliance forces a daring infiltration into enemy territory, where unexpected encounters await.
A young detective and his robot tackle mysterious letters at a new school.
A ghostly pirate seeks lost treasure, but sinister forces lurk.
Sixth-graders tackle a mysterious prankster using math skills and detective instincts.
