Mystery Books For Kids

Inquisitive young puzzle-solvers will love these mystery books for kids. Filled with suspense, surprising twists and clever characters, these stories make independent reading exciting while bringing families and classrooms together through thrilling adventures and unforgettable mysteries.

Try Epic for Free

Popular Books

Wings of Fire #13: The Poison JungleGoosebumps HorrorLand #9: Welcome to Camp SlitherClassic Goosebumps #1: Night of the Living DummyGoosebumps SlappyWorld #1: Slappy Birthday to YouClassic Goosebumps #8: Say Cheese and Die!Classic Goosebumps #25: Night of the Living Dummy 2Goosebumps HorrorLand #8: Say Cheese—And Die Screaming!Classic Goosebumps #11: The Werewolf of Fever SwampGoosebumps HorrorLand #4: The Scream of the Haunted MaskClassic Goosebumps #4: The Haunted MaskThe CollectorGoosebumps HorrorLand #7: My Friends Call Me MonsterCat Ninja Book 19: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 4Goosebumps HorrorLand #5: Dr. Maniac Vs. Robby SchwartzWhat’s Inside Area 51? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIESGoosebumps HorrorLand #6: Who's Your Mummy?Goosebumps HorrorLand #2: Creep from the DeepClassic Goosebumps #13: Welcome to Dead House

New Releases

I’m a Black HoleI’m a PhotonWorld of Reading: This is ThorTurning Red: Mei’s Wild RideWorld of Reading: This Is Black WidowStar Wars: The Force Awakens: Finn & Rey Escape!Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures: Heroes & VillainsStar Wars: The Mandalorian: A Clan of TwoStar Wars: PadawanMini Mysteries: The Case of the Prizewinning PugRissy No KissiesBelly of the BeastReturn of the Library DragonThe Life of Luke SkywalkerGuardians of the GalaxyThe IncrediblesMiguel's Brave KnightThe Tempest

Books

Wings of Fire #13: The Poison JungleGoosebumps HorrorLand #9: Welcome to Camp SlitherClassic Goosebumps #1: Night of the Living DummyGoosebumps SlappyWorld #1: Slappy Birthday to YouClassic Goosebumps #8: Say Cheese and Die!Classic Goosebumps #25: Night of the Living Dummy 2Goosebumps HorrorLand #8: Say Cheese—And Die Screaming!Classic Goosebumps #11: The Werewolf of Fever SwampGoosebumps HorrorLand #4: The Scream of the Haunted MaskClassic Goosebumps #4: The Haunted MaskThe CollectorGoosebumps HorrorLand #7: My Friends Call Me MonsterCat Ninja Book 19: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 4Goosebumps HorrorLand #5: Dr. Maniac Vs. Robby SchwartzGoosebumps HorrorLand #6: Who's Your Mummy?Goosebumps HorrorLand #2: Creep from the DeepClassic Goosebumps #13: Welcome to Dead HouseGoosebumps HorrorLand #12: Streets of Panic ParkClassic Goosebumps #21: Vampire BreathGoosebumps Horrorland #10: Help! We Have Strange Powers!Cat Ninja Book 18: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 3Classic Goosebumps #3: Monster BloodGoosebumps SlappyWorld #2: Attack of the JackGoosebumps HorrorLand #11: Escape from HorrorLand

Videos

What’s Inside Area 51? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIESSpecial Report - Who is InterruptingThe Roswell UFO Incident | COLOSSAL MYSTERIESReal-Life ‘Men in Black’ | COLOSSAL MYSTERIESAdventure Kingdom Motion Comic 2: Friends and FortunesDid Aliens Write the Voynich Manuscript? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Mystery books can help kids strengthen their critical thinking and observation skills.
  • Stories about young sleuths can resonate with readers who enjoy solving problems and uncovering clues
  • Puzzles and clues in stories can develop children's problem-solving skills.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Encourage kids to talk about the clues they noticed while reading.
  • Set aside time for family read-alouds, and work together to try to solve the mystery before the book ends!
For Educators
  • Use mystery stories during classroom reading time to encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Encourage students to work together to solve story puzzles and uncover clues.

FAQ

Families and educators can use mystery books to encourage problem-solving and critical thinking. These stories invite kids to search for clues and make predictions, keeping them involved in the story from beginning to end.

Mystery books keep kids interested by building suspense and encouraging them to think about what might happen next. Plot twists, clues and puzzles can also help strengthen comprehension and storytelling skills.

Look for age-appropriate stories with interesting plots, memorable characters and mysteries kids can follow along with. Stories that encourage problem-solving and prediction can make reading even more interactive and fun.

Unlock the world's largest digital library for kids

Ready to supercharge your child's reading journey? Sign up now for access to 40,000+ popular books, videos and audiobooks.

Try Epic for Free