Books About Kids Solving Mysteries · 19 titles considered

The Best Kids Solving Mysteries Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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.

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All
Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case
The Shortlist

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 · 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
4.0/5 Goodreads · 40,428 ratings
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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
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,337 ratings
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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
3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,573 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

The Castle Crime

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

144 pages· 13,082 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 687 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

The Halloween Hoax

Is the TV studio haunted or just Halloween jitters?

96 pages· 10,099 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 556 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Encyclopedia Brown, Super Sleuth

A boy detective solves various cases in his neighborhood.

96 pages· 9,925 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 832 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Treasure Trouble

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

112 pages· 11,088 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 275 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1966

Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues

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

96 pages· 9,716 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,330 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968

Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All

A young detective tackles baffling mysteries with wit and trivia.

96 pages· 9,308 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,540 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1973

Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case

A young detective solves baffling mysteries with his trivia skills.

96 pages· 8,427 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,745 ratings
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Kids Solving Mysteries Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about kids solving mysteries for developing and independent readers.

The Orange Outlaw

Ages 7–9 · 2001

A group of kids try to solve the mystery of a stolen painting.

The Mystery of the Television Dog

Ages 7–9 · 1981

A group of kids team up to solve a mystery involving a missing famous television dog.

Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace

Ages 8–12 · 1969

A young detective solves baffling mysteries with his trivia skills. Can you crack the cases too?

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints

Ages 8–12 · 1985

A young detective solves mysteries and crimes in his neighborhood with the help of his trusty sidekick.

Mrs. Jeepers in Outer Space

Ages 7–10 · 1999

Space camp turns eerie when a vampire teacher tags along.

Sea Serpents Don't Juggle Water Balloons

Ages 7–10 · 2002

Is Eddie's math tutor a sea serpent? The kids must uncover the truth.

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Suee and the Strange White Light

Ages 9–12 · 2023

A missing nemesis, strange devices, and bizarre adults—can the Zero Detective Club solve the mystery?

The Case of the Dognapped Cat
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The Case of the Dognapped Cat

Ages 8–12 · 1997

A team embarks on a thrilling journey to solve baffling mysteries.

The Case of the Creepy Campout

Ages 7–10 · 1994

Detective investigates eerie noises on a camping trip.

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