Books About Female Detectives

The Best Female Detectives Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about female 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.

Jolly Foul Play
Truly Devious
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Our 5 Favorite Books About Female Detectives

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

Jolly Foul Play

By Robin Stevens · Murder Most Unladylike series

A student is murdered on Bonfire Night. Can two friends solve the mystery before their school unravels?

368 pages· 63,847 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 10,720 ratings
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Summary: At Deepdean School for Girls, the new term brings chaos as the Head Girl, Elizabeth, is found murdered after Bonfire Night. Detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong must navigate a web of secrets and scandals, with cryptic notes appearing around the school. As their friendship strains under the pressure, they race against time to uncover the killer. Can they solve the mystery before suspicion destroys the student body?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2010

The Case of the Disappearing Duchess

Enola Holmes must solve a triple mystery involving her missing mother, a vanished lady, and her brother Mycroft.

192 pages· 29,400 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 12,922 ratings
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Summary: Enola Holmes, the clever sister of Sherlock, is on a mission to find the missing Lady Blanchefleur del Campo. But as she delves deeper, she realizes Sherlock is also on a quest—to find her. Together, they face a tangled web of mysteries: the disappearance of their mother, the fate of Lady Blanchefleur, and the enigmatic role of their brother Mycroft. Can Enola outsmart her famous brother and uncover the truth before it's too late? Dive into a world of intrigue and suspense where every clue leads to more questions.
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Murder Is Bad Manners

Two friends uncover a vanished body at their school. Can they solve the mystery before the killer strikes again?

336 pages· 58,450 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 29,522 ratings
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Summary: At Deepdean School for Girls, Daisy and Hazel form a secret detective agency. When Hazel stumbles upon their science teacher's body, only for it to vanish, the duo is thrust into a real murder mystery. With suspects aplenty and motives lurking in every corner, they must gather evidence and outsmart a potential killer. As they delve deeper, the stakes rise—not just for solving the crime, but for their friendship. Can they crack the case before the murderer strikes again, or will their sleuthing put them in danger?
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2018

Truly Devious

A cold case haunts a prestigious academy as a new student seeks the truth.

420 pages· 94,766 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 188,389 ratings
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Summary: At Ellingham Academy, a prestigious school shrouded in mystery, Stevie Bell arrives with a mission: solve the infamous cold case of a tycoon's kidnapped family. But as she navigates her new life among brilliant peers, the past resurfaces with deadly consequences. Can Stevie unravel the riddles of Truly Devious before history repeats itself?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1955

The Witch Tree Symbol

A mysterious symbol leads a detective into danger and superstition in Amish country.

179 pages· 34,169 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 7,108 ratings
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Summary: Nancy Drew faces danger in an old mansion and follows a mysterious symbol to Amish country. As rumors of witchcraft spread, hostility grows, aiding a cunning thief. Can Nancy's sleuthing skills unravel the truth before superstition derails her investigation? Discover the fascinating solution to this puzzling case.
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