Books About Murder Mysteries · 7 titles considered

The Best Murder Mysteries Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about murder 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 7 Favorite Books About Murder Mysteries

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

First Class Murder

By Robin Stevens · Murder Most Unladylike series

A murder on the Orient Express. Can two young detectives solve it before the killer strikes again?

336 pages· 59,496 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 12,598 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Waste of Space

A poisoned billionaire on the moon. Can Dash uncover the truth before it's too late?

368 pages· 66,273 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 5,905 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Death Sets Sail

A murder on the Nile cruise challenges two young detectives. Only one will return home.

400 pages· 68,527 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,235 ratings
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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 · 29,486 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1995

Death by Candlelight

By Marie Jacks · Book #11 in the Clue series

Can six friends solve ten mini-mysteries before time runs out?

107 pages· 17,002 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 146 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1996

Zap! I'm a Mind Reader

A boy discovers he can read minds after getting an electric shock in science class and must navigate this new ability while trying to uncover a potential murderer in his school

64 pages· 5,195 words· Est. 44 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 299 ratings
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Picture Book · 2016

The Silver Eyes

Revisit a haunted pizzeria where animatronics hold dark secrets.

389 pages· 90,311 words
4.1/5 Goodreads · 25,011 ratings
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