Books About Kids Solving Mysteries

The Best Kids Solving Mysteries Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about kids solving 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Kids Solving Mysteries

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1963

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

By Donald J. Sobol · Book #1 in the Encyclopedia Brown series

A boy detective solves mysteries and crimes in his neighborhood with the help of his trusty encyclopedia-filled brain.

96 pages· 9,068 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 40,449 ratings

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Summary: Ten-year-old detective Encyclopedia Brown uses his trivia skills to crack neighborhood mysteries and assist his police chief father with baffling cases. Can you solve the puzzles alongside him?

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

January Joker

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Calendar Mysteries series

A group of kids try to figure out what is happening when their friends and pets start disappearing.

96 pages· 6,871 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 1,339 ratings

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Summary: Bradley Pinto is convinced aliens have invaded Green Lawn after spotting strange lights and three-toed tracks. His twin, Brian, and friends Lucy and Nate are skeptical until their siblings mysteriously vanish. Are extraterrestrial forces at play, or is there another explanation? As the kids race to uncover the truth, they must solve the mystery before more disappearances occur. Can they find their missing friends and unravel the secrets hidden in their town?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1980

The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

By David A. Adler, Susanna Natti (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Cam Jansen series

A young girl with a photographic memory helps solve a jewelry store robbery with her friend and her friend's baby brother

58 pages· 4,761 words· Est. 53 min read

3.9 Goodreads · 5,581 ratings

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Summary: Cam Jansen, with her photographic memory, witnesses a jewelry store heist at the mall. The police arrest the wrong suspect, leaving Cam and her friend Eric to solve the mystery. Can Cam's keen eye and quick thinking uncover the true thief before it's too late? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every detail counts, and justice hangs in the balance. Perfect for young readers transitioning to chapter books, this story promises excitement and a clever heroine who never backs down from a challenge.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

The Castle Crime

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the A to Z Mysteries Super Edition series

Three kids race to solve the mystery of stolen royal jewels in London.

144 pages· 13,082 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 689 ratings

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Summary: Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on a thrilling London adventure when Queen Elizabeth's jewels vanish near Windsor Castle. As tourists, they dive into the mystery, determined to uncover clues Scotland Yard might have missed. Can these young detectives from Green Lawn crack the case and find the missing treasures? With hidden messages and unexpected twists, their sleuthing skills are put to the ultimate test. Join them as they explore iconic landmarks and unravel a royal mystery that could change everything.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

The Halloween Hoax

By Carolyn Keene, Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator) · Book #9 in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series

Is the TV studio haunted or just Halloween jitters?

96 pages· 10,099 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 561 ratings

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Summary: Nancy and the Clue Crew are thrilled to visit the TV studio of their favorite Halloween special. But eerie noises and lurking shadows suggest something supernatural. Is it just Halloween jitters, or is the studio truly haunted? As the mystery deepens, the girls must uncover the truth before the night is over. Can they solve the spooky puzzle, or will the ghosts of the studio remain a mystery?

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Treasure Trouble

By Carolyn Keene, Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator) · Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series

A treasure chest vanishes at a pirate party. Can the Clue Crew solve it?

112 pages· 11,088 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 277 ratings

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Summary: Nancy, George, and Bess are at Barnacle Beach for a pirate-themed party when the treasure chest of favors disappears. With a mysterious map in hand, the Clue Crew races against time to find the missing loot before the celebration is ruined. Meanwhile, a rival sleuthing club emerges, challenging Nancy and her friends to solve the case first. Will the Clue Crew outsmart their competition and save the day, or will the treasure remain lost forever?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Encyclopedia Brown, Super Sleuth

By Donald J. Sobol · Book #26 in the Encyclopedia Brown series

A boy detective solves various cases in his neighborhood.

96 pages· 9,925 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 833 ratings

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Summary: Encyclopedia Brown, the young detective with a knack for trivia, is back to protect Idaville from swindlers and thieves. With his detective agency, he tackles ten perplexing mysteries, including a stolen watch and a headless ghost. Each case presents clues for readers to solve alongside him. As he helps his police chief father crack the toughest cases, can you match wits with this brainy crime-stopper? Dive into these interactive adventures and see if you can unravel the mysteries before Encyclopedia does.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1966

Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues

By Donald J. Sobol · Book #3 in the Encyclopedia Brown series

A young detective solves neighborhood mysteries and aids his police chief dad.

96 pages· 9,716 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 3,338 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1973

Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case

By Donald J. Sobol · Book #10 in the Encyclopedia Brown series

A young detective solves baffling mysteries with his trivia skills.

96 pages· 8,427 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 1,748 ratings

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Summary: Meet Encyclopedia, a ten-year-old detective with a knack for trivia. By day, he runs a detective agency for neighborhood kids. By night, he helps his police chief dad crack the town's toughest cases. Each book presents ten perplexing mysteries, inviting readers to solve them alongside Encyclopedia. Can you match wits with this young sleuth and uncover the truth?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968

Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All

By Donald J. Sobol · Book #5 in the Encyclopedia Brown series

A young detective tackles baffling mysteries with wit and trivia.

96 pages· 9,308 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 3,544 ratings

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Summary: Ten-year-old detective Encyclopedia Brown uses his trivia skills to solve neighborhood mysteries and help his police chief dad crack tough cases. Can you solve them before he does? Dive into the puzzles!

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