Here are 10 of our favorite mystery series for young female readers, though it must be noted that any book below could be read by any child. Shop for children s books by age, series, author, subject and format. I also love corn and this book is called the clue in the corn maze. If your young reader devoured books like encyclopedia brown, nancy drew, and the hardy boys, here are nine fantastic mysteries that will keep them reading all summer long. And like any good detective, she keeps track of clues in this supersecret notebook. Handpicked by children s librarians all over the free library, this book list features the best picture books, nonfiction books, poetry and more that help parents introduce their children to different kinds of families, including foster homes, families built by adoption, and blended families. The book the mystery of the star ruby from the series the boxcar children follow the alden children. From stories of inspiring female sleuths to hardboiled. Forgotten kids books from the 60s and 70s magnum arts blog. Jul 10, 2018 in the first book, the boxcar children, the kids learn that they have a grandfather but initially run from him, believing him to be a cruel and scary old man. Obtain your favorite kids mysteries at much lower prices than other booksellers. Free educational reading books for kids online funbrain. Buy products such as human body activity book for kids. Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect children s books for both little kids and big kids.
Mysteries are a super genre for children, especially if youve got a reluctant reader on your hands. Holmes, who is the bees knees at just about everything, appeared in four novels and 56 short stories. See more ideas about childrens books, books and vintage children s books. There is no more recognizable figure in the mystery world than everyones favorite inspector. The 16 best childrens mystery books and movies fatherly. The best classic children s books from the 1950s, part of a series of the best children s books from the 20th century. Enter a thrilling world of suspense with our wide selection of mystery and crime books.
Intrigue, suspense, and puzzles that must be solved can engross both voracious and reluctant readers. The box car children series by gertrude chandler warner with over 20 books in this mystery book series for kids, the box car children is an engaging series of books that kids will love. As their eyes became accustomed to the light, the girls were startled to see the figure in front of them. The boxcar children novels edit the first nineteen books in the series were written by gertrude chandler warner, the seriess original author. The growing collection features over 1200 titles, including dozens of genres and interest levels. If you want to find one of the best mystery books series but still want to read free books, youre in luck. Mostly mystery with a touch of fantasy, the first title in the flint future detective series follows bright kid steven, who receives a quadrilliondollar bill from a blind neighbor. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Box 121, hewlett, ny 11557 please, send fan mail and all other correspondence to david adler, p. The audio books are always available to subscribing libraries and their patrons. I included a mix of lesser known 1980s books plus a handful of. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, children s books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. More than 35 books complete this series, and young readers cant seem to get enough. May 20, 2015 the fastpaced mystery, vivid setting, and strong characters will hook readers.
This turns out happily not to be the case, and the books that follow in the series each revolve around a mystery that the children solve together. A childrens book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for. This series by rick riordan and various authors takes you on a journey around. This early chapter book series from kelly and meyers is loads of fun a true. The series was created by a connecticut schoolteacher turned. Jun 27, 2017 then youre going to want to check out these incredibly addictive mystery series that will pull you in from book one and never let you go.
As little children, they might have laughed at the stories and the wit or foolishness of the animals. The mystery series is all about the five findouters and dog, a group of children who solve mysteries in the fictitious village of peterswood. Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and our recommended books for kids at. Weve put together a mystery book series list to dive into. Jigsaw jones mystery series by james preller, illustrated by john speirs grades 25 over 30 books in this series chronicle jigsaw jones and his pal mila yeh as they solve mystery. Prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Lee child, and then in order of the character or seriesie. We will help develop not only your kids reading skills, but their love of learning as well. Sep 05, 2018 the boxcar children mysteries is a classic early chapter book mystery series and there are now more than 100 books.
Trixie belden and the secret of the mansion by julie campbell, i read the nancy drew books and the. A childrens book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children. And if you really cant get enough of murder mysteries, i highly recommend rincey abraham and katie mclains podcast read or dead. The book was first published in 1924, as the boxcar children, then thoroughly revised and republished sans hyphen in 1942. The westing game by ellen raskin, the secret of the old clock by carolyn keene, the mysterious benedict society by tr. The stinky cheese man was a postmodern childrens book that was really unlike any other childrens book. Below are the mystery books for kids we think will keep your kids turning pages until the big reveal. Aug 27, 2018 a series of biographies of notable figures in historyfrom martin luther king jr. Mysteries get kids to think differently and pay attention to details they might not.
If you were a regular harriet the spy as a kid, dust off your trusty notebook, polish up the old magnifying glass, and get back in the game with the best mystery books for adults. An engrossing victorian mystery series, anne perrys charlotte and thomas pitt novels take readers back in time to hunt down murders, uncover mysteries, and. Ron roy has written many mystery books for children, including the popular a to z mysteries series, and the new series, capital mysteries. Four orphaned children solve mysteries while playing in a boxcar in their grandfathers. Boxcar children mysteries by gertrude chandler warner, gertrude chandler warner, patricia maclachlan ar levels 2. Still life by louise penny, maisie dobbs by jacqueline winspear, the sweetness at the bottom of the pie by alan bradley.
Larry and daisy laurence and margaret daykin together with pip and bets philip and elizabeth hilton meet fatty frederick algernon trotteville in the mystery of the burnt cottage, the first in a. Shop target for kids books you will love at great low prices. The boxcar children mysteries series dogobooks book series. The series of 29 children s novels was written by donald j. Start at the beginning and work your way through all the mysteries along the way. Four orphaned siblings live with their grandfather and solve mysteries at home and on vacation. The name of this book is secret owes a lot of inspiration to lemony snicket, but thankfully this young adult fantasy mystery series finds its own stride in its plot surrounding the death of a local magician, an evil organization, and a secret scheme.
Sobol, with the first book published in 1963 and the most recent new novel published in 2012. Magicblox childrens book library read kids books online. An amazing story full of adventure and mystery that makes you never want to stop turning the pages. May 29, 2018 i love sharing my favorite undertheradar classic childrens literature and these classic books from the 1960s is my latest book list in my series of the best books of the 20th century. A to z mysteries series ron roy childrens book author. Librarything connects you to people who read what you do. Nancy drew is a lawyers daughter and solves mysteries with the help of her friends, bess and george. A good mystery is the ultimate book to enjoy during the lazy days of summer. Oct 11, 2017 the name of this book is secret by pseudonymous bosch. Im really happy with this list of 20th century classic childrens books from the 1980s even though using the term classic is becoming more and more suspect as we close in on the 21st century. Jack reacher where applicable, we provide you with both the publication order of the books written, as well as the chronological order of the books. Three times lucky by sheila turnage, the westing game by ellen raskin, escape from mr.
Welcome to here you will find information about dozens of boys, girls, young reader, and young adult fiction series books. And teachers do, toothe pacing and intrigue of a good mystery is often enough to draw even struggling readers into a big, thick book. The collection includes popular literature, classics, children s and teen books, mystery, scifi, history, biography, and more. Pages turn quickly in an attempt to find out the answers or solve the dilemma, and exciting conversations can t. Magicblox children s book library read kids books online for free. Hallmark publishing is proud to present wholesome romance and cozy mystery novels for uplifting, feelgood reading. This book is a fastpaced, actionfilled joyride, a perfect pi stereotype that is great for introducing children to mystery novels and their wisecracking protagonists. Handson fun for grades k3 paperback at walmart and save.
Sherlock holmes and his band of neighborhood children helpers solve crimes together capitalizing on each persons strengths. Four orphaned children solve mysteries while playing in a boxcar in their grandfathers backyard. This series introduces children to mindfulness and positivity from an early age in order to foster an awareness about maintaining mental health. Olivia sharp is just as adept at solving mysteries. Jigsaw jones mystery series by james preller, illustrated by john speirs grades 25 over 30 books in this series chronicle jigsaw jones and his pal mila yeh as they solve mystery after mystery. Sir arthur conan doyles series commenced in 1887 and mr. This book brings me back to my childhood since the boxcar children series was one of the first chapter books i read. Mystery novels can be some of the most entertaining books, keeping pages turning long into the night. In her first outing the socially adept miss drew, whilst running errands for her father meets a series of people who are connected to a man who has recently passed away and there is some contention over the will. Mystery books that will turn your kids into voracious readers. The series follows the four orphaned aiden children who decide to live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. The 100 best childrens and ya mysteries of the past 10 years. Nothing seems to really engage young readers like a mystery because often from the start, readers are hooked. For avid readers, finding a series you love is especially nice, providing easy entertainment without the risk that the book will be a dud.
The 1980s were like a totally awesome decade, dude. A veteran thriller and mystery writer of over 20 books, cook shared his favorite mystery novels. Funbrain offers a range of online books for all ages. This book is part of a series about a plucky girl sleuth and her friends, with funny sketches and tips that will engage reluctant or beginning readers. The boxcar children books were first published back in 1942 and are pretty much considered classic mystery books for kids.
Get lost in your next great mystery series discover your next favorite mystery series below. Pandit vishnu sharma unfolds the intricate mysteries of human nature. Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love. But now is the age when kids can go beyond the obvious and realize how very. I found a lot of 1960s books to choose from so i picks books from different genres and threw in some british, and even a swedish classic. Discover gripping crime fiction, cozy mysteries, detective novels, police stories, and more pageturning books you wont be able to put down. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The nancy drew series was first published in 1930 and is one of the most successful children s series of all time. Book of the crow by catherine fisher lexile levels 540 590 boxcar children mysteries by gertrude chandler warner, gertrude chandler warner, patricia maclachlan lexile levels 340 700 boxcar children specials by gertrude chandler warner lexile levels 320 650 brian flocas picture books of vehicles by brian floca lexile levels 360 990. Each book in the mystery series are subdivided into a number of short stories, each of which presents a mystery, intended to be solved by the reader. Readers will love following maxernest and cass as they solve the mystery of a missing magician.
Oftentimes mysteries are the perfect book to read with a child. Hunched over, wearing a dark cloak, was an old man. Theres no doubt about it, kids love a good whodunnit. His long, white hair straggled over his shoulders, his skin was covered with grey whiskers and one of his eyes, hooded. Lee child, and then in order of the character or series ie. Raise your hand if you grew up reading children s books from the 1980s. Sobol grades 35 10yearold leroy brown often helps his policeofficer father solve crimes. I went to the alabama public schools at a time when my english teachers, all but one of. Title author series a murder for her majesty beth hilgartner a wrinkle in time madeleine lengle aunt eater loves a mystery doug cushman blizzard on blue mountain kristiana gregory cabin creek mysteries cactus creature james gelsey scoobydoo mysteries christmas in camelot mary pope osborne magic tree house cliff hanger gloria skurzynski down a dark hall lois duncan edgar allan poes tales of. Oct 20, 2015 29 books every 90s kid will immediately recognize. An online children s book library, where kids discover and read stories on a computer or tablet for free. Large collection of new and used children s mystery books.
A timmi tobbson adventure solvethemyourself mysteries for kids 812. Subsequent books were written by others after her death in 1979. Agent for secrets by marjorie weinman sharmat and mitchell sharmat. Comments 0 nancy drew is a childrens mystery classic, most specifically a girls classic. Jerry west was the pen name assigned to svenson when he started writing the happy hollisters for the stratemeyer syndicate. For more mystery suggestions not all murder mystery books, check out book riots 100 mustread mystery and crime novels from around the world. The first nineteen books in the series were written by gertrude chandler warner, the series s original author. The stratemeyer syndicate was a book packager, wellknown for its development of childrens book series including tom swift, the bobbsey twins, the hardy boys, and nancy drew.