Looking for excellent children's books about mystery and detective? 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.
Trapped in a library, Kyle must solve puzzles to escape.
A hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.
A family adopts a mysterious rabbit that may be a vampire, leading to a series of strange events and discoveries.
A young girl runs away from home with her brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A library prank spirals into a quest to uncover a ghost and a missing stamp collection.
A young mouse must uncover a hidden threat to save Camelot from destruction.
A dragon and a child unravel Vienna's forgotten mystery: the fate of missing dragons.
A loosened corset leads to chaos and a missing heirloom. Who's to blame?
Emily races to solve a book's mystery before danger catches up.
Sturdy, inviting books about mystery and detective for the youngest readers and listeners.
Three little bears explore a spooky old tree and encounter various obstacles.
A lost ball leads to a playful park mystery. Can it be found?
Peek through the keyhole: is it a monster or a surprise waiting for you?
A toy hammer is missing. Can young detectives solve the mystery?
A missing cap in a museum leads to a playful detective hunt.
Owl detective seeks the truth behind a possum's mysterious fate.
Puppy heroes embark on a Halloween mission to save Adventure Bay.
A beach day turns into a spooky treasure hunt with ghostly pirates.
Illustrated read-alouds about mystery and detective for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?
A cat suspects the new pet rabbit is a vampire. Can he protect the family?
Can a photographic memory solve a birthday party mystery?
A glass monkey is missing. Can detectives solve the mystery?
Two children explore an abandoned house, uncovering its mysterious past.
A school tour reveals bizarre secrets. Is it all true or a wild tale?
A poodle must find a missing puppy and discover her unique talent.
A dog detective sniffs out missing books. Can she solve the mystery?
A mysterious pot doubles everything placed inside. What will it create next?
Fox dreams the moon is missing. Can he find it?
A bear detective duo solves the mystery of a stolen pumpkin.
Twins uncover a secret society in ancient Athens. What mysteries lie beneath the ruins?
Longer stories about mystery and detective for developing and independent readers.
Three siblings face misfortune and a villain's plot to steal their fortune.
Sixteen heirs must solve a cryptic puzzle to claim a fortune. But what is the real game?
A closed murder case reopens, revealing dark secrets and danger.
A mysterious invitation leads to a thrilling adventure at Mouseford Academy.
A mysterious inheritance thrusts Avery into a deadly game of secrets and survival.
A telepathic girl must uncover her hidden identity before it's too late.
A detective must solve the mystery of the missing twins and save the town from the Terrible Three, a gang of notorious criminals.
A girl without arms uncovers secrets in a mysterious theme park while facing new challenges and friendships.
A hippo's suspicious death at FunJungle leads Teddy into a dangerous investigation.
A penniless doctor and a brilliant detective unravel a dark murder mystery in Victorian London.
A group of alligator investigators solve a mystery involving a missing chef, a stolen scientific invention, and a triceratops escape artist.
Four orphaned children run away from their grandfather and live in a boxcar, where they learn to fend for themselves and have many adventures.
