Man from the Sky by Avi
In an almost foolproof scheme, a man parachutes from an airplane with a large amount of money, only to be seen by a boy who has a reputation for seeing things in the clouds. 120 p.
Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? by Avi
Becky and her brother use some ingenious clues to identify the person who stole five children's books from the town's library. 116 p.
How Come the Best Clues Are Always in the Garbage? by Linda Bailey
When a thief steals money from her mom’s Garbage Busters project, Stephanie, a sixth grader, identifies herself as “Stevie Diamond, Detective” and sets off to find the culprit. 175 p. (Stevie Diamond Mystery #1)
The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn by John Bellairs
After stumbling upon a clue in the public library, Anthony searches for the treasure long rumored to have been hidden by a wealthy, eccentric citizen of their small town. 180 p.
The Dark Stairs: A Herculeah Jones Mystery by Betsy Byars
The intrepid Herculeah Jones helps her mother, a private investigator, solve a puzzling and frightening case. 130 p.
On the Right Track by B. B. Calhoun
Fenton Rumplemayer moves from New York City to Montana with his father, a paleontologist, and is able to help him identify a puzzling dinosaur track. 127 p. (Dinosaur Detective #1)
The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell
Thirteen-year-old Trixie Belden and her friends search for hidden treasure in a mysterious mansion owned by an old miser. 263 p. (Trixie Belden #1)
Danger: Dynamite! by Anne Capeci
Ten-year-old Billy, his best friend Finn, and a girl named Dannie, living in a 1920’s camp of railroad workers in the Cascade Mountains, follow clues to try to uncover the relationship of a stolen crate of dynamite with gold taken during a 1983 train robbery. 127 p. (Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries #1)
Harvey's Marvelous Monkey Mystery by Eth Clifford
Harvey finds himself embroiled in a mystery when a monkey appears at his bedroom window in the middle of the night. 119 p.
The Case of the Unnatural by David D. Connell
Mathnet detectives George Frankly and Pat Tuesday use their knowledge of number sequences to crack a code and solve the mystery surrounding the phenomenal performance of a minor league baseball pitcher. 62 p. (Mathnet Casebook series)
Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money by Christopher Paul Curtis
Flint Future Detective Club members Steven Carter, his friend Russell, and Russell’s huge dog Zoopy solve the mystery of a quadrillion-dollar bill with the image of James Brown on it. 151 p.
The Ghost of Fossil Glen by Cynthia DeFelice
Allie knows it’s not her imagination when she hears a voice and sees in her mind’s eye the face of a girl who seems to be seeking Allie’s help. 167 p.
Tootsie Tanner, Why Don't You Talk? by Patricia Giff
Young detective Abby Jones catches several of her neighbors acting suspiciously as she pursues two interlocking cases of a runaway and a possibly dangerous spy. 119 p.
The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse by Bruce Hale
When hired by a fellow fourth-grader to find her missing brother, Chet Gecko uncovers a plot involving a Gila monster’s revenge upon the school football team. 97 p. (A Chet Gecko Mystery)
Murder at the Spaniel Show by Lynn Hall
Sixteen-year-old Tabby wonders what connection lies between her boss, a blind dog breeder, and the sinister death threats to his twin brother who has arrived to judge an important national show. 118 p.
Alvin Fernald, TV Anchorman by Clifford Hicks
When Alvin takes a regular spot on a news show, he helps solve an 11-year-old crime. 140 p.
The Case of the Wiggling Wig: A McGurk Mystery by E.W.Hildick
McGurk is confined to an upstairs bedroom when he breaks his leg, but that doesn't stop him and the rest of his detective organization from uncovering a clever robbery scheme being plotted right next door. 154 p.
The Postman Always Brings Mice by Holm and Hamel
A dashing British feline spy is dismayed to find himself stranded in New Jersey and adopted by a typical suburban family, until he puts his skills to good use for his new human. 129 p. (Stink Files; dossier 001)
What Eric Knew: A Sebastian Barth Mystery by James Howe
After Eric moves away he sends cryptic notes to Sebastian and David, who follow them to investigate a mysterious death. 138 p.
Terror at the Zoo by Peg Kehret
Twelve-year-old Ellen and her brother run into an escaped convict. 131 p.
Rex Tabby: Cat Detective by Daniel Kirk
Rex Tabby fights crime along with his partners, Simon Meeze and Frankie Fluff. 140 p.
The Thieves of Ostia: A Roman Mystery by Caroline Lawrence
In Rome in the year 79 A.D., a group of children from very different backgrounds work together to discover who beheaded a pet dog – and why. 152 p.
The Money Room by Eloise McGraw
Searching for a treasure their great-grandfather left in a "money room" on his farm in Oregon, two children realize that someone else is also searching. 182 p.
The Turquoise Toad Mystery by Georgess McHargue
After thirteen-year-old Ben and his pet coati Frito join a group of archaeologists looking for Indian artifacts in the Arizona desert, they help expose a ring of thieves. 137 p.
P.J. Clover, Private Eye: The Case of the Halloween Hoot by Susan Meyers
While designing the perfect costumes for a Halloween contest, P.J. and Stacy try to clear their school custodian's name by tracking down the thief who entered the school after hours and stole an antique samovar. 132 p.
The Bodies in the Bessledorf Hotel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Dead bodies which appear and disappear mysteriously are threatening to lose Sam's father his job as manager of the Besseldorf Hotel. What can be done? How do you find a ghost? 132 p.
The Bomb in the Bessledorf Bus Depot by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
After several bombs go off around town, eleven-year-old Bernie Magruder becomes suspicious of various members of his family, causing confusion in Officer Feeney's investigation and around the hotel that his parents run. 136 p.
Spider Kane and the Mystery at Jumbo Nightcrawlers by Mary Pope Osborne
Lieutenant Leon Leafwing and Detective Spider Kane investigate the mysterious disappearance of Leon's mother and members of the Order of the Moth. 142 p.
The Cocoa Commotion by Melissa Peterson
Ben and Maya travel through time to stop the infamous criminal mastermind Carmen Sandiego, who plans to wipe out chocolate by stealing cocoa beans from their most influential points in world history. 138 p (A Carmen Sandiego Mystery)
The Twenty-Four-Hour Lipstick Mystery Bonnie Pryor
To earn money for charm school, eleven-year-old Cassie works for the owner of a spooky mansion and uncovers a mystery surrounding a secret room. 135 p.
What Could Go Wrong? by Willo Davis Roberts
During a frightening trip spent in airplanes and airports between Seattle and San Francisco, eleven-year-old Gracie and her two cousins get involved with sinister characters, identical flight bags, and an assault on an innocent old lady. 169 p.
Don't Call Me Toad! by Mary F.Shura
An uneasy friendship with the strange, constantly angry new girl in her neighborhood leads eleven-year-old Janie Potter to discover a hidden cache of money and stolen jewelry. 124 p.
Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day by Donald J Sobol
Ten mysteries for ten-year-old Encyclopedia Brown, his partner, Sally, and the reader to solve. Solutions are given at the back of the book. 114 p.
The Case of the Gasping Garbage by Michele Torrey
Fifth-graders Drake Doyle and Nell Fossey combine their detective and scientific-investigation skills to solve a variety of cases, involving a noisy garbage can, endangered frogs, a stuck truck, and a mysterious love letter. Includes a section of scientific experiments and activities. (Doyle and Fossey, science detectives; #1) 71 p.
Cousins in the Castle by Barbara Brooks Wallace
A new friend comes to Amelia's rescue when she finds herself the victim of a dastardly villain's fiendish plans. 152 p.
The Twin in the Tavern by Barbara Brooks Wallace
A young orphan, afraid of being sent to the workhouse, finds himself at the mercy of the unsavory owner of a tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, while he tries to solve the mystery surrounding his past and a missing twin. 179 p.
Trapped in Death Cave by Bill Wallace
With the help of his friend Brian, Gary sets out to find buried gold and his grandfather’s killer. 170 p.
The Ghost of Lizard Light by Elvira Woodruff
Moving from Iowa to a lighthouse cottage in Maine, ten-year-old Jack struggles to live up to his father’s high standards and encounters a young ghost who presents Jack with a 150-year-old unsolved sea mystery. 176 p.
The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright
A dollhouse filled with a ghostly light in the middle of the night and dolls that have moved from where she last left them lead Amy and her sister to unravel the mystery surrounding grisly murders that took place years ago. 149 p.
The Case of the Goblin Pearls by Laurence Yep
Lily and her aunt, a Chinese American movie actress, join forces to solve the theft of some priceless pearls and stop the operator of a sweatshop in San Francisco's Chinatown. 179 p.
The Case of the Lion Dance by Laurence Yep
When $2000 is stolen during the opening of a restaurant, Lily and her aunt, a Chinese American movie actress, search for the thief throughout San Francisco's Chinatown. 214 p.
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