Mystery Books For 9-Year-Old Kids

Mystery books for 9-year-olds may follow curious detectives as they uncover clues, solve puzzles and untangle surprising secrets. Watching the mystery gradually come together can make every discovery exciting, while encouraging readers to think about how different clues connect to the bigger picture.

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Popular Books

Cat Ninja Book 19: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 4Cat Ninja Book 18: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 3Loot: How to Steal a FortuneMini Mysteries: The Case of the Prizewinning PugAdventure Kingdom Motion Comic 2: Friends and FortunesCat Ninja Book 16: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 1Mini Mysteries: The Case of the Curious Glitter TrailTime Buddies Motion Comic 3: Chowdown at Pie Noon!Adventure Kingdom Motion Comic 4: Mired in the Mirror MazeCat Ninja Book 17: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 2Adventure Kingdom Motion Comic 5: The Grand FinaleBaby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's WitchJonathan Bird’s Blue World: What’s inside the Wreck of the Chester Poling?Adventure Kingdom Motion Comic 3: Trains, Tails, and Traitors!Mini Mysteries: The Case of the Yoinked Yum-YumsCat Ninja Book 25: The Rise of OctopunchCould Bigfoot Be Real? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONSEat This Magnifying Glass! + Super Spy Hacks | FOOD HACKS FOR KIDS

New Releases

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Books

Cat Ninja Book 19: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 4Cat Ninja Book 18: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 3Loot: How to Steal a FortuneMini Mysteries: The Case of the Prizewinning PugCat Ninja Book 16: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 1Mini Mysteries: The Case of the Curious Glitter TrailCat Ninja Book 17: Mystery of the Cat's Claw, Chapter 2Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's WitchMini Mysteries: The Case of the Yoinked Yum-YumsCat Ninja Book 25: The Rise of OctopunchMy Pet Slime Book 4: Cosmo to the RescueCat Ninja Book 23: The House Trap, Part IMy Pet Slime Book 6: Cosmo to the RescueMy Pet Slime Book 5: Cosmo to the RescueReally Weird Mysteries: BigfootReally Weird Mysteries: Loch Ness MonsterBright Family Book 14: Havin’ a BlastNancy Drew Diaries: Hidden PicturesCreature Campers Book 1: The Secret of Shadow LakeThe Robot RansomNancy Drew Diaries: The Stolen ShowShredderman #4: Enemy SpyTom Swift Inventors' Academy: The Drone AgentChasing the Jersey Devil

Videos

Adventure Kingdom Motion Comic 2: Friends and FortunesTime Buddies Motion Comic 3: Chowdown at Pie Noon!Adventure Kingdom Motion Comic 4: Mired in the Mirror MazeAdventure Kingdom Motion Comic 5: The Grand FinaleJonathan Bird’s Blue World: What’s inside the Wreck of the Chester Poling?Adventure Kingdom Motion Comic 3: Trains, Tails, and Traitors!

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Some mystery series follow the same detective across many different cases.
  • Alibis help detectives figure out who could and could not have committed a crime.
  • Authors often use timing, motive and opportunity to build a mystery.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Create a timeline of important events in a mystery.
  • Compare multiple explanations for the same mystery.
For Educators
  • Look into how perspective affects what readers know.
  • Explore how authors balance clues and surprises.

FAQ

Mystery books are a good fit for 9-year-olds because they offer more challenging plots while still delivering the satisfaction of solving a puzzle. Many readers enjoy trying to piece together clues before the final reveal.

Unexpected twists, clever clues and opportunities to solve the mystery alongside the characters often make these books engaging. Readers enjoy the feeling of being part of the investigation.

Mystery books are especially useful for 9-year-olds who enjoy problem-solving, independent reading and stories that keep them guessing. They can also help reluctant readers stay invested in a story.

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