Looking for excellent children's books about mystery and detective work? 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.
On a peculiar island, two teens unravel a dog's murder mystery linked to a gangster past.
A royal cat and beetle sidekick hunt a thief in ancient Egypt.
A group of chickens and a squirrel team up to solve a mystery in their backyard
A police officer and his dog partner team up to solve a mystery and stop a villain.
Can Derek solve the mystery of the school graffiti and become a hero?
A young prince and his friends investigate strange occurrences in the castle, leading them to a mysterious ghost and a hidden secret
In 2120, a young prince must save his mother and a ruined London from mysterious threats.
A lion is framed for a dog's death. Can Teddy uncover the truth?
Fairy-tale detectives face a deadly mystery in New York City.
A young girl discovers a mysterious silver key in her new desk and sets out to uncover its secrets.
Illustrated read-alouds about mystery and detective work for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Twin siblings Ethan and Ella Briar travel to Australia with their parents and become embroiled in a mystery involving stolen coral and a cryptic message from their grandfather
A museum sleepover turns eerie with mysterious noises in the dark. What lurks in the shadows?
A young girl helps her friends solve the mystery of a missing puppy during spring break
A girl helps her little sister solve the mystery of a missing stuffed animal and creates a diorama for her class.
A family of bears solves a mystery involving stolen blackberry honey.
A pearl necklace vanishes at a charity event. Can Cam solve the mystery before the thief escapes?
A dog writes letters from jail about a cat mix-up.
Owl's sleep is disturbed by a mysterious noise. Can he find the source?
A young girl creates a mummy and it goes missing, leading her and her friends on a search to find it.
A snow monster scares students on Mystery Mountain. Can the pup detectives uncover the truth?
Dark magic threatens a town. Can young friends and magical animals stop it in time?
Why have Lollyland's mermaids fallen silent? Itty must solve the mystery.
Longer stories about mystery and detective work for developing and independent readers.
A stolen prize, a false accusation, and a race to prove innocence.
A ghost's family is missing. Can young detectives solve the mystery before Halloween?
A fake merchandise scam at a baseball game leads to a thrilling mystery.
A missing koala, a framed boy, and a race to uncover the truth.
A giant panda vanishes, and a young sleuth must solve the mystery to protect his girlfriend.
A young owl named Eva Wingdale helps her teacher plan a wedding and solves a mystery involving a missing necklace
Secret admirer sends clues. Can they solve the Valentine mystery?
A bundle of cash vanishes from the Treasury. Can KC solve the mystery?
A mouse journalist must solve a mystery involving a stolen egg and a chocolate egg baking competition.
A sleepover at a museum turns mysterious after a loud crash. What happened to the Spinosaurus?
A moonrock is stolen. Can two kids solve the mystery with just a green feather as a clue?
A ballet competition in Italy hides a sinister plot. Can the Thea Sisters uncover the truth?
