Books About Unsolved Deaths

The Best Unsolved Deaths Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about unsolved deaths? 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 3 Favorite Books About Unsolved Deaths

Delicates
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2021

Delicates

By Brenna Thummler · Book #2 in the Sheets series

A girl must choose between fitting in and staying true to her ghostly friend.

317 pages· 10,677 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 12,724 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Marjorie Glatt's life is tangled with secrets and ghosts. Her friendship with Wendell, a ghost, is threatened when she gains acceptance from the popular crowd. Meanwhile, Eliza, a ghost-obsessed photographer, feels invisible. As Marjorie struggles with her choices, she must decide if popularity is worth the cost of losing Wendell and ignoring Eliza's plight. Can she find a way to help her friends and herself be seen? Delicates explores the challenges of fitting in and the courage to stand out.
Pushed
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Pushed

Uncover the truth behind a runaway teen's murder in NYC before more lives are lost.

154 pages· 29,049 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 300 ratings
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Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy face a race against time in New York City. Tasked with solving the murder of Evan Davis, a runaway teen pushed off a subway platform, they must navigate a web of secrets. With potential victims at the Haven shelter and suspects ranging from a fellow resident to Evan's secretive politician father, the brothers must unravel the mystery before more teens fall prey. Can they uncover the truth hidden in the city's shadows, or will the killer strike again?
The Night in Question
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2023

The Night in Question

A dance, a murder, and secrets buried in Castle Cove. Can Alice and Iris uncover the truth?

416 pages· 91,592 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 8,556 ratings
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Summary: Alice and Iris, armed with Agatha Christie's wisdom, face a new murder mystery at Castle Cove High's dance. With the police quick to blame, the duo suspects deeper secrets tied to a century-old death at Levy Castle. As they dig into the past, they must unravel the truth behind Rebecca's murder and clear an innocent friend. Can they solve the case before becoming the next victims of Castle Cove's dangerous secrets?