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 4 Favorite Books About Family Mysteries

The Shore Road Mystery
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1928

The Shore Road Mystery

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 Goodreads · 5,962 ratings
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Hardcover
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.
The Secret Agent on Flight 101
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967

The Secret Agent on Flight 101

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 Goodreads · 1,829 ratings
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Hardcover
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.
The 100-Year-Old Secret
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

The 100-Year-Old Secret

Two siblings tackle Sherlock Holmes's unsolved mysteries, starting with a century-old missing painting.

176 pages· 27,660 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 2,294 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Xena and Xander Holmes discover they're descendants of Sherlock Holmes and inherit his unsolved casebook. Their first challenge: a century-old mystery of a vanished painting. Can these modern-day sleuths succeed where their legendary ancestor failed? With the aid of twenty-first-century technology, they dive into a world of intrigue and secrets. Will they uncover the truth, or will the mystery remain unsolved? Join the adventure in this thrilling start to a new mystery series.
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

Vampire

By David Slater, Mauro Sorghienti (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Mysterious Monsters series

Kids explore a haunted city, uncovering secrets that could lead to disaster.

110 pages· 11,686 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Maddie, Max, and Theo find themselves in the heart of America's most haunted city, staying in the eerie Vampire House. While their father seeks to debunk its vampire legend, the siblings embark on their own quest, venturing into a city of the dead and a mysterious Voodoo shack. As they unravel the mysteries, they must navigate dangers that could turn their clever plans into a recipe for disaster. Will they uncover the truth, or will the haunted city claim them? Dive into their thrilling adventure and discover the secrets lurking in the shadows.
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