Books About Mysteries And Crimes

The Best Mysteries And Crimes Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about mysteries and crimes? 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 and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers

#19 in Series

#50 in Series

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers

By Donald J. Sobol · Book #19 in the Encyclopedia Brown series

A young detective solves mysteries and crimes in his neighborhood.

112 pages· 8,508 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,937 ratings

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Summary: Join young detective Encyclopedia Brown as he tackles ten perplexing mysteries, from a stolen teacup to a pirate's treasure. Can he outsmart a cheater in Idaville's sneaker contest? Test your wits alongside him and uncover the truth hidden in each case. With every clue, the stakes rise—will you solve the puzzles before he does?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971

Danger on Vampire Trail

By Franklin W. Dixon · Book #50 in the The Hardy Boys series

Brothers face perilous mysteries on a cursed mountain trail.

192 pages· 31,881 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,356 ratings

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Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy, tasked by their detective father, embark on a camping trip to the Rocky Mountains to uncover a credit-card counterfeiting ring. Joined by friends Chet and Biff, their journey is plagued by mysterious events from the start. As they navigate the treacherous Vampire Trail, they must unravel the sinister forces threatening their lives. Will they solve the mystery before it's too late?

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