Books About Mystery And Detective Stories For Kids

The Best Mystery And Detective Stories For Kids Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about mystery and detective stories for kids? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Mystery And Detective Stories For Kids

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs

A boy detective solves various mysteries in his town.

84 pages· 8,657 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 581 ratings
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Summary: Join young sleuth Encyclopedia Brown as he tackles ten perplexing mysteries, from stolen medallions to a shipwreck's secret. With his detective agency and his father's police connections, he unravels each case. Can you piece together the clues and solve the puzzles alongside him?
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander

By Donald J. Sobol, Warren Chang (Illustrator) · Book #23 in the Encyclopedia Brown series

A young detective solves various mysteries in his town.

96 pages· 9,716 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 609 ratings
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Summary: Join the world's greatest young detective as he tackles 10 puzzling mysteries. From a missing judge to a stolen presidential toothbrush, each case presents a unique challenge. Can you solve them before he does? Dive into a world of intrigue and test your sleuthing skills alongside this supersleuth in sneakers. The answers await, but only the sharpest minds will uncover them.
Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1967

Encyclopedia Brown Gets His Man

A young detective tackles baffling mysteries with his sharp mind. Can you solve them too?

96 pages· 9,309 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 2,970 ratings
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Summary: Meet Encyclopedia Brown, a ten-year-old detective with a knack for solving the most perplexing mysteries in Idaville. From a ghostly whistle to a lost explorer's fortune, each case challenges his brilliant mind. With his father, the police chief, seeking his help, Encyclopedia must unravel ten brain-twisting puzzles. Will you crack the cases alongside him, or will the answers elude you? Dive into a world where every clue counts and every mystery awaits your deduction.
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Treasure Hunt
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1988

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Treasure Hunt

A boy detective solves mysteries in his neighborhood.

96 pages· 8,852 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 881 ratings
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Summary: Join young detective Encyclopedia Brown as he tackles ten perplexing mysteries, from stolen toilet paper to magical worm pills. With his razor-sharp intellect, can he outsmart identical twin suspects and uncover the truth behind a zebra's portrait? Each case presents a unique challenge, inviting readers to solve the puzzles alongside him. Will you crack the cases before he does?