{"id":3646,"date":"2021-12-07T21:54:35","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T21:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=3646"},"modified":"2021-12-14T21:50:37","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T21:50:37","slug":"get-em-sleuthin-with-mystery-novels-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/get-em-sleuthin-with-mystery-novels-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Get ’em Sleuthin’ With Mystery Novels for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Check out these mystery novels for kids!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best mystery books never go out of style, and with good reason. Solving mysteries in children’s books make for an absorbing and challenging activity for younger and older kids alike. And it’s an excellent way for them to go on adventures from the comfort of their beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your kid loves mysteries and is ready to move from picture books to graphic novels and chapter books, explore our top picks for the best mystery novels<\/a> for kids below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mystery Novels for Kids on Epic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Boxcar Children: The Power Down Mystery<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Gertrude Chandler Warner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Anthony VanArsdale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 7-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parents can revel in nostalgia with this update to the classic series about four children who enter a world of adventure, freedom and self-reliance after discovering an abandoned boxcar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In \u201cThe Power Down Mystery,\u201d a storm leaves young sleuths Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny with no power or internet. The four orphans need to work together to get to the bottom of things\u2014all while totally unplugged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: A.J. Low<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sherlock Sam, or Samuel Tan Cher Lock, is a 10-year old kid detective in Singapore. He’s got a trusty robot named Watson that follows him around the city. He also has his friend group, known collectively as the Supper Club, to help him prove that with teamwork they can solve any cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this edition of the popular chapter book series, people are hearing mysterious sounds at one of the city\u2019s most-loved historical attractions, and Sherlock and Watson find themselves in the middle of a thrilling ghost mystery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The book offers a fresh, cross-cultural twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. It’s perfect for middle-grade readers and those interested in stories that incorporate logic and problem solving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Baker Street Peculiars #1<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Roger Langridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Andy Hirsh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 8-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of our favorite mystery novels for kids is \u201cThe Baker Street Peculiars.\u201d This must-read graphic novel tells the story of Sherlock Holmes\u2019 three assistants: Rajani Malakar, Molly Rosenberg and Humphrey Forbes-Davenport. Set in 1933 London, the trio uses the science of deduction to help Holmes solve mysteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the middle of their investigation, the assistants realize that the biggest mystery of all might be the real identity of the detective who brought the three of them together. This upbeat book delivers a fresh, supernatural twist on the world of Sherlock Holmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nancy Drew<\/strong> Diaries: Hidden Pictures<\/strong><\/a> (Audiobook) <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Carolyn Keene<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHidden Pictures\u201d gives a contemporary makeover to the classic Nancy Drew mystery series to appeal to today’s kids. In this audio edition, teen super sleuth Nancy and her best friends, Bess and George, must solve a photographic mystery at the local museum after two people visiting the town go missing, only to show up in old photographs on display at the museum, seemingly frozen in time. There’s also a rumor that a former partner cursed the photographer of the pictures, but the young detectives are sure that there’s another explanation. Will they solve the mystery before it\u2019s too late? Middle-grade mystery readers and older kids will have a lot of fun finding out in this audiobook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Sisters Grimm: The Fairy-Tale Detectives<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Michael Buckley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Peter Ferguson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this first book of the Sisters Grimm series, orphaned sisters Sabrina and Daphne learn they are related to the famous Brothers Grimm. Plus they discover that their book full of fairy tales is a history book filled with events from the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What ensues is a magical whodunnit in which readers can follow the girls as they try to stop a giant from rampaging through the town. To achieve this, Sabrina and Daphne must also find out which fairy tale character set the giant loose in the first place. Was it Mayor Charming (formerly Prince Charming)? Or was it the Three Not-So-Little Pigs? This book will send your kid on a roller coaster of surprises, adventure and laughs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hardy Boys Adventures: A Treacherous Tide<\/a>\u00a0(Audiobook)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Franklin Dixon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 8-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This audio installment of the Hardy Boys Adventures series takes brother detectives Frank and Joe deep into the Florida Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It begins when marine biologist from the Bayport Aquarium invites the two on a mission to save sharks in the archipelago. But their mission changes after the doctor goes missing from their research vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The boys\u2019 investigation gets them involved in the politics around establishing a resort on Lookout Key. What follows is a journey that introduces the brother detectives to enthusiastic liars and mysterious politicians. The book is full of humour and mystery with a satisfying ending for readers, making it an excellent read for young children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret<\/a> (Audiobook)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Brian Selznick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 9-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An orphaned Hugo fights to survive while secretly living in the walls of a Paris train station in this charming, old-world tale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working as a clock keeper and keeping his living situation a secret, his young life is already challenging, but when he meets a bookish girl and an older man who runs the station toy booth, Hugo\u2019s life and his secrets are put in jeopardy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filled with lessons about forgiveness and perseverance, this audbook will also show your kid the redeeming power of friendship. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Other Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Can\u2019t get enough mystery novels? Check out a few of our favorite titles you can find off our platform, all available on Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A to Z Mysteries<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Ron Roy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA-Z Mysteries\u201d features friends Dink Duncan, Josh Pinto and Ruth Rose Hathaway of Green Lawn, Connecticut. Although the three of them have different hobbies, one thing they all have in common is their love of solving crimes and other mysteries. The series has 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encyclopedia Brown<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Donald J. Sobol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEncyclopedia Brown\u201d follows the adventures of a boy detective named Leroy Brown. Nicknamed “Encyclopedia” for his extensive breadth of knowledge, Brown helps his father, who is the local police chief, solve crimes while outwitting the town bully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enola Holmes Mysteries<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Nancy Springer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEnola Holmes Mysteries\u201d tells the story of Enola Holmes, the younger sister of the famed Sherlock Holmes. The series features six books filled with adventures involving pink fans, bouquets and gypsies! It is perfect for young readers who are into adventures and mysteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Westing\u00a0Game<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Ellen Raskin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A strange chain of events begins after sixteen unlikely people come together to read the last will of the game-loving millionaire, Samuel W. Westing. No one knows why the man has chosen a virtual stranger to inherit his vast fortune. But everyone is sure of one thing: Even death won’t stop him from playing one last game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Rick Riordan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rick Riordan\u2019s \u201cPercy Jackson\u201d blends Greek mythology into an exciting fantasy series for kids. In this first book, a 12-year-old boy sets out on a dangerous mission in which he faces all kinds of obstacles and creatures. The must-read series is a great way to introduce your kids to history and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry Potter\u00a0and the Prisoner of Azkaban<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: JK Rowling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After fighting life-sized chess statues in his first year and magical basilisks in his second, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts ready for more spell-binding adventures in the wizarding world. From the bestselling author JK Rowling, “The Prisoner of Azkaban” follows Harry as he discovers more about the sinister forces that threaten his world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr.\u00a0Lemoncello’s Library\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Chris Grabenstein<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Kyle Keeley learns that Luigi Lemoncello, the world’s most famous game maker, has built a new library in town, Kyle is determined to get in. But it isn’t long before Kyle and other kids realize that the tricky part isn’t entering the library\u2014it\u2019s getting out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Mysterious Benedict Society<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Trenton Lee Stewart<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In \u201cThe Mysterious Benedict Society,\u201d kids respond to an ad challenging them to solve a series of mind-bending tests. The ad challenges them to prove themselves as the most inventive and intelligent children. To succeed, the kids infiltrate the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where they explore the school\u2019s hidden underground tunnels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s it! This list highlights just some of the best mystery novels for kids and tweens today. Find more of the best novels<\/a> and fantasy books<\/a> to read on Epic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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