Looking for excellent children's books about investigation? 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 closed murder case reopens, revealing dark secrets and danger.
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 slave and a reluctant ruler unite against dark forces in a land of undead.
A heist in London ties two friends to a mystery of a long-dead monarch.
A ghostly gladiator haunts the Coliseum. Can the mystery be solved?
A young detective tackles blackmail with an unexpected partner.
Enola Holmes must solve a triple mystery involving her missing mother, a vanished lady, and her brother Mycroft.
A suspicious death, ancient fossils, and a mysterious cult. Can Kat solve the case?
A detective thwarts a plot to assassinate Lincoln en route to his inauguration.
Illustrated read-alouds about investigation for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Private I must solve the mystery of the missing uppercase letters in CAPITAL City before it's too late.
Baby Monkey solves mysteries, but can he put on his pants first?
Mysterious mishaps threaten a honey harvest. Can they uncover the saboteur?
Private I races to find missing clocks before time runs out.
A jungle detective hunts for a missing mop amidst distractions.
A chameleon agent must solve a mystery involving crop circles and aliens.
A duck-tective in Paris faces a vanished star and a stolen jewel.
A detective rhino uncovers a mysterious winning streak at the fair.
Ponies vanish. Can Detective Hitch crack the case?
Longer stories about investigation for developing and independent readers.
A cross-country trip turns chaotic as Timmy faces unexpected challenges.
A boy must uncover the truth behind mysterious disappearances alone.
A killer targets the world's greatest robots. Can detective Gesicht stop them before becoming a victim?
A podcaster faces real-life danger as threats escalate and a serial killer's case resurfaces.
Twins uncover secrets and coded messages while searching for their missing parents in London.
A murder threatens Deepdean School's future. Can the young detectives save it?
A group of investigators try to solve a mystery involving stolen paintings and a museum gala.
Nicky investigates his missing friends, uncovering dark secrets and eerie nightmares.
A stormy mystery unfolds as a sea monster seeks its stolen treasure.
A robot detective hunts a killer targeting the world's greatest robots.
Framed for murder in Hong Kong, two young detectives race to clear their names.
Secrets of Eerie-on-Sea unravel as cryptozoologists and podcasters converge. Will Herbie and Violet uncover the truth or vanish like others before them?
