Books About Family Mysteries

The Best Family Mysteries Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about family mysteries? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Family Mysteries

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1928

The Shore Road Mystery

By Franklin W. Dixon · Book #6 in the The Hardy Boys series

Two young detectives face deadly traps and mysterious foes in a treasure hunt gone awry.

192 pages· 34,380 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,888 ratings

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Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy dive into a thrilling mystery to help their friend Jack Dodd find a family treasure. As they unravel the clues, they encounter deadly road traps, aerial ambushes, and a sinister figure with a menacing cane. With danger lurking at every turn, can the Hardy Boys solve the mystery before it's too late? Discover the twists and turns in this gripping adventure that tests their detective skills and courage.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967

The Secret Agent on Flight 101

By Franklin W. Dixon · Book #46 in the The Hardy Boys series

A magician's trick goes awry, leading two brothers into a web of espionage.

176 pages· 31,995 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,819 ratings

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Summary: When their father vanishes during a magician's act, Frank and Joe Hardy suspect foul play. As they delve deeper, they join forces with SKOOL, a secret agency battling the spy network UGLI. Racing against time, the brothers must unravel the mystery and uncover the truth behind the vanishing act. Will they find their father before it's too late, or is he lost forever in a world of espionage and deceit? The stakes rise as they confront danger and deception, culminating in a thrilling showdown aboard Flight 101.

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