Looking for excellent children's books about sleuthing? 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.
A tiny mouse embarks on a daring quest to find his missing friend.
Trapped in a library, Kyle must solve puzzles to escape.
A library prank spirals into a quest to uncover a ghost and a missing stamp collection.
A young girl investigates the disappearance of a neighbor's dog in her new neighborhood
Emily races to solve a book's mystery before danger catches up.
A century-old doll seeks adventure and mystery with new neighbors.
Three siblings face misfortune and a villain's plot to steal their fortune.
A mysterious invitation leads to a thrilling adventure at Mouseford Academy.
A detective must solve the mystery of the missing twins and save the town from the Terrible Three, a gang of notorious criminals.
Four orphaned children run away from their grandfather and live in a boxcar, where they learn to fend for themselves and have many adventures.
Sturdy, inviting books about sleuthing for the youngest readers and listeners.
Kids find a mysterious creature napping in their tree. What is it, and where does it belong?
Explore the eerie sounds of a mysterious night.
Mysterious footprints lead Bizzy Bear on a thrilling dinosaur quest.
Peek through the keyhole: is it a monster or a surprise waiting for you?
Owl detective seeks the truth behind a possum's mysterious fate.
Illustrated read-alouds about sleuthing for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Gingerbread men vanish. Can Marshall solve the clues and catch them?
A dog detective sniffs out missing books. Can she solve the mystery?
A sheep named Russell goes on a treasure hunt.
Ninja chicks face a cunning fox to rescue their dad from becoming dinner.
A female detective must stop a plot to assassinate Lincoln.
A piglet shows up at the Watsons' house and changes their lives.
Who devoured Kanga's cookie dough? Uncover the tasty mystery!
A mysterious voice claims Rabbit's burrow. Can his friends uncover the truth behind the Giant Jumperee?
Detective Dumpty investigates if Humpty's fall was an accident or foul play.
Can breakfast heroes save the fridge from freezing doom with an unlikely ally?
Uncover urban nature's secrets, from bedbugs to black squirrels.
A painting is stolen. Can Detective Paw crack the case?
Longer stories about sleuthing for developing and independent readers.
A boy detective solves mysteries and crimes in his neighborhood with the help of his trusty encyclopedia-filled brain.
A baseball bat is stolen from a famous player and two kids try to solve the mystery.
A young woman investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding a wealthy man's death and the disappearance of his will.
A young spy's secret notebook falls into the wrong hands, threatening her friendships.
A mysterious disappearance leaves clues for Quentin to unravel.
Two brothers flee to Venice, pursued by a detective, uncovering a magical treasure that alters time.
Two brothers race to solve a daring jewel heist.
Sophie must confront a hidden past to prevent history from repeating itself.
Secrets blur past and present as Sophie faces threats and risks everything to save a friend.
A missing hamster and a mysterious letter lead to a thrilling scavenger hunt.
Young detectives go undercover as skaters to crack a coded mystery.
A group of young Olympians embark on a quest to defeat the evil King Cronus and his minions, the Cronies, while also helping a young boy named Ron defeat a monster called the Chimera.
