There are at least eight books in the series, my favorite of which is Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library. The boys investigation gets them involved in the politics around establishing a resort on Lookout Key. Here are some of the most nostalgic replies: What are some books you remember from your childhood? $7.99 $ 7. When we first meet Sammy in Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief, shes got a lot going onshes managed to make an enemy of the meanest mean girl at school, shes been expelled, and shes living with her grandma in a seniors-only building because her mom is off trying to make it as a movie star. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1-4. Its a peaceful day on the farm until a blood-curdling scream rings from the barn Hens egg has been stolen! Bettys Bakery has been burgled by a bread bandit who cleared the cupboards and counters of carrot cake, cornbread and crackers. The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad ButlerMy 9-year-old daughter and I loved this entertaining new series about a boy ghost, Kaz, who is blown away from his family and into a new haunt a library. Best Children's Books 2000 - PublishersWeekly.com Teddy and Summer think so. Basil is a mouse, but not just any mouse: hes the mouse who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmess house on Baker Street. The Explorer series is comprised of three volumes to date, all edited by Kazu Kibuishi. One mystery story might not be enough for every youngsleuth, and lucky for yours, it doesnt have to be. Nate the Great is enjoying his morning pancakes when he gets a call from his friend Annie. THIS WEEK IN THE ARTS | Trivia, KSU baseball, live music and more Twelve-year-old Jin is studying at her grandparents Harlem bodega when a classmate named Alex walks in. Little ones may recognize our stylish little sleuth from the Fancy Nancy picture books. The problem is that Ikes been accusedwrongly, of course!of a crime himself, and is trapped in doggy jail! Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. The clues lead to something about a trip of Marco Polo and spices. The kids pick the clue and race around the world, trying to discover all the clues to reveal the familys biggest secret of all the source of their power. The rest of the books in the series arent mysteries, but this one finds Ike putting on a detective hat to solve a string of canary burglaries in the neighborhood. Peril awaits as she tries to unravel the mystery shes unwittingly stepped into. Harold the fox attends a costume birthday party for his friend Donkey. The concept of this series is just so, so brilliant. : The Moo-serious Disappearance of Cow, The 39 Clues: The Cahill Files, Book #1: Operation Trinity. love the name Smashie McPerter and because the plot is just so Ramona-esquely relatable. She bamboozles her little brother into going along for the ride and pulls off her master plan. . But the seal show is canceled and the kids discover that two of the seals have been drugged. The day Patches was stolen from Smashie McPerters class started out like any other day. I love this fast-paced mystery! It seems she can travel inside the paintings to a creepily silent place called Elsewhere! I love the series to hook readers on one a highly recommended mystery books because it keeps readers reading. I have a mystery loving girl so I have some investigating on my own to do to find her some great reads and you have helped me with some leads! Peril awaits as she tries to unravel the mystery shes unwittingly stepped into. Theenjoyable action and intrigue will keep your attention throughout and youll wonder why you didnt guesstheending before Ted. Yes, I am sneaking in one final Sherlock book but hear me out! Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning by A.J. Ready to dive into a who-done-it, edge-of-your-seat, detective book? Angels & Demons was first published by Pocket Books, New York in 2000. You should read these books because there are three talking cats in the series. Mary goes undercover in Queen Victorias palace while facing other issues one of a love interest and one that her long-lost father isnt so long lost after all. And except for the fact that Patches himself had become Smashies new archenemy. Patches, naturally, is her classs best hamster, and Smashie is rather, distraught about his disappearance. Its up to the three amigos to find out where he went. Not only do the girls spy on him, but they sneak into his house, find the cheetah, and get caught!! See, he chose to hide the fact that hes not so much a mouse as a rat, and rats are not to be trustedor are they? She writes Imagination Soup and freelances for publications online and in print, including Brightly for Penguin Random House, USA Today Health, Colorado Parent, and Parenting. In The Case of the Claymore Diamond, the foursome hear about the burglary of a local jewelry store. , Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! Low Set in Singapore, Sherlock Sam and his friends use their brains to solve mysteries. The Name of this Book is Secret is the first of five books in The Secret Series and is most certainly not about a couple of eleven-year-olds chasing a missing magician. When Tiger Lil invites Lily to be in Chinatowns New Years Parade, she of course jumps at the chance. For 500 years, the Cahills have been the most powerful family in the world, carefully and secretively guarding their source of their power. Then one day, shes shocked to discover that someone has started writing back. When the Monroe family finds a peculiar little bunny at a screening of. Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. We have two more from the series on our platform! We won't send you spam. Celebrate the joy of reading this month with our special collection filled with f, March is here! While there, the singer Peaches Meows, diamonds are stolen! Youll learn a lot of Roman history which is pretty interesting. Her best friend has ghosted her right at the start of seventh grade and a new baby is about to end her reign as an only child. It features the eponymous youngsleuth,Nate the Great. But when the lucky bat of the star slugger goes missing, the duo must first crack the case before the game begins. And, every year, imposters answer the ad. This list may not reflect recent changes. Julian and his buddies Huey and Gloria consider themselves some pretty sweet secret agents. When the three of them are forced to move into a shelter, Early starts asking questions. A fun, feminist branch-off with six books in the series. and go from therethere are 25+ books in this series, plenty of leads to pursue! Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a burglary at the hotel across the street, and now the thief is after her. LeeThis third book in the stellar Mary Quinn mystery series is a delightful story. Ive broken this list up into two broad sections, picture books and chapter books, with the chapter books listed in a mostly ascending order based on grade level. At least it appears he has, leaving a mess behind thats put Early and her family in danger. Because of all the random facts, figures and trivia stored in his pretty remarkable memory. When they, I went back and forth as to whether this originally Italian series should be labeled as mystery or adventure and I think its a little bit of both! In. Now Harriet must find a way to fix things with her pals and prove that shes no mean girl. Young readerscan join this doggie duo in getting to the bottom of whats really going on in this seriously cutechildrens book. 31 Books You'll Recognize If You Grew Up In The 2000s - BuzzFeed Lastly, while this list focuses on mystery books for kids in the fifth grade or younger, the reading level range on several titles creeps into higher grade levels, i.e. The Meg Mackintosh books are interactive solve it yourself mysteriesthey invite readers to analyze visual and written clues throughout the unraveling of the mystery. Family Dynamics and Exciting Adventures: Free Children's eBooks Josh and his family search for Buster everywhere. When they arrive on the scene, they find the store owner unconscious; whats more, his prized Claymore diamond is missing too! Isnt that cool? Thismystery seriesshowcases SirArthur Conan Doyles bestsellingSherlock Holmesseries in a thrillinggraphic novelformat. I want to be Miss Marple when I grow up and Flavia de Luce is absolutely my best friend in my head. This fun book is part of an exciting series about the adventures of Scooby, Fred, Velma, Daphne and Shaggy as they travel around solving (not so scary) mysteries to help their friends. Then, see if you can figure out the answers. And did I mention that there are talking cats?? Parents everywhere can revel in nostalgia with this update to the classic series about four orphans who enter a world of freedom, adventure and self-reliance after discovering and moving into an abandoned boxcar. The books are about globetrotting mouse Geronimo Stilton, a best-selling author, investigative reporter and editor for the Rodent Gazette in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. With the help of hisbest friendand partner in crime, Alison, he investigates suspects, clues and more to solve 10 tough crimes. Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a burglary at the hotel across the street, and now the thief is after her. Start with Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective and go from therethere are 25+ books in this series, plenty of leads to pursue! Explorer: The Mystery Boxes is a creative, clever collection of stories about boxes of mysterious origin, but the stories could not be more different both in written content and artistic style. Could it be a ghost? This is going to be another fantastic series by the talented R.A. Spratt with its crisp plotting and characters with big personalities. Super Detectives Simon and Chester by Cale AtkinsonA new, funny beginning graphic novel! When you turn the page, the clues and answers are explained. I can not wait for the next book!! that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. Yes please! He follows clues, asks questions, makes a list of suspectsyou know, all the stuff great detectives do. 99. In a fresh approach to the classicmystery series, teen super-sleuthNancy, along with her friends Bess and George, must solve a photographic mystery at the local museum. TheSecret Files of Fairday Morrow by Jessica Haight Fairdays parents move from the city to the country to amysterious Victorian house and the only reason she hasnt died of boredom is shes found a mystery for her and her best friend, Lizzy, who are in their own detective club. Mr. . [TOMT][Book][2000s] Children's nonfiction book series talking about the history of aviation in one, and the history of geography/jungles in the other . Follow her adventures in the 17 other books in this series. Digging Up Danger by Jaqueline West, illustrated by Hatem Aly Read the mystery story that also teaches you specific writing techniques about writing a mystery story. Flavia de Luce is absolutely my best friend in my head, Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of the Baskervilles, Detective Larue: Letters from the Investigation, Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow, The Great Pie Robbery and other Mysteries, Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library, Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. Ive gone ahead and included those since they do at minimum work for fifth graders. The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg I loved this Sherlock-inspired book because its very well written and tells agreat story. I presume youll now accept that Im no liar! Things get dangerous when the police dont believe them and they discover the warehouse where the dogs are being taken. He and his new friend Claire decide to investigate the secret of the ghost. Many of these book choices are ongoing series, while others are stand-alone novels. While you read, youre prompted to flip to the back to learn about writing a spooky setting, using figurative language, creating a culprit, creating clues, and much more. Enola Holmes Mysteries chronicles the tales of Enola Holmes, the younger sister of the famous detective ofBaker StreetSherlock Holmes. Jackaby by William Ritter This YA mystery chapter book features an independent teen girl and an unusual Sherlock Holmes-type boy who solve crimes in historical New England in 1892. 50 Must-Read Mystery Books for Kids - BOOK RIOT But the Cahills have finally opened their vault to reveal the story of the most coveted work of art in the world, and the many attempts through the centuries to steal it. The Ultimate List of Classics That I've Actually Read, Four Books Per Letter by a High School Teacher, Jack Edwards' 50 Fiction Books Everyone Should Read, Seen It is a new app from the creators of List Challenges. Nothing to see at all. Warren has inherited his familys hotel but since hes still a child, his no-good uncle is in charge. Please try again. In this series, Enola is Sherlocks sister and is trying to carve out her own place in the world. TUESDAY. Let your kid enjoy this audiobook and more by checking out theentire collection on Epic. Children Mystery Books - Goodreads Thesefriendslove math and are proud of it in fact, theyre sure they can use their math skills to solve crimes. uses math, science and deductive reasoning to solve a mystery surrounding a stolen heirloom. First editions of The Higher Power of Lucky. When Mr. Larsen is taken to the hospital, Buster runs away from home. A fun, feminist branch-off with six books in the series. In The Case of the Goblin Pearls, the first in this series, Lily Lew is excited to learn that her Great Auntie Tiger Lil, a famous movie star, is coming to visit her family in San Francisco. Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. Of all the dirty, underhanded crimes Ive come across in my life as a mystery reader, this takes the cake. You can view movies and shows in one place and filter by streaming provider, genre, release year, runtime, and rating (Rotten Tomatoes, Imdb, and/or Metacritic). The group is female spies, all historically famous from different time periods, who ask the kids to help them spy on a neighbor. Sam and Dudley are often hilariously clueless and love to dress themselves in some pretty ridiculous disguises. Its odd. The book was based on telling the wacky stories about the origin of flight Only they dont speak Spanish all that well, and theres more to this mystery than just a stolen mask. That lock is a voracious . They help her find Nell and uncover the truth about her parents and their connection to the moldy bread. Theboxed setincludes six books packed with adventures involving bouquets, pink fans and gypsies! Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose are three friends who solve mysteries in this much loved collection. Summoning Knells by A. F. Kidd - ASH TREE PRESS, 2000 Ltd to 500 copies. Soon the contents (some hurtful, though true) make their way to her friendsawkward! Then, they discover a ballet show that leads them to uncover the true story of Claras mom, a rising ballet star who died mysteriously. As the friends explore, more than one sinister plot is uncovered and all the family secrets are revealed. Check out this month's activity calendar and download it here, Farm Crimes! Winterbone Home for Vengence and Valor by Ally Carter April is a foster kid invited to live at a fancy mansion with other orphans. Connect the Dots by Keith CalabreseMiddle school is even weirder when a girl named Matilda arrives. Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (16,084) Paperback. Children 2000s Books - Goodreads Its a reimagined 1826 where Ada Lovelace and Mary Shelley are BFFs and have come together to form a secret detective agency in London. She must try to solve this case while also figuring out whats become of her mother. Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. This bilingual story is a funny, lighthearted lesson on immigration and how words sometimes mean more than one thing. Manhunt by Kate Messner At midnight all over the world, works of art vanish from houses and museums. Its a great lesson on the importance of honesty, sharing, and the joys of a yummy slice of cake. about a couple of eleven-year-olds chasing a missing magician. The series can be a great way to encourage readers to problem-solve with the kid detective and use logical thinking to crack the greatest mysteries! Ok, I cant write up a better blurb for this book than whats already been done. A Kindle Scribe Review. The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. The youngsleuthhelps his father, the local police chief, solve mysteries while outwitting mean bullies. Cant get enough of Sammy? (This is part of a mystery chapter book series, but you can read it out of order.). Nick and Teslas High-Voltage Danger Lab by Science Bob Pflugfleder and Steve Hockensmith Siblings Nick and Tesla are shipped off to live with their mad-scientist Uncle Newt for the summer while their parents are . Its about a boy, Rollie, and his friend, Cecily, whoreceive a mysterious and exclusive invitation to attend a school for budding detectives. The final clue leads them to the real culprit a raccoon. Luckily, the Lady Spies come to the rescue! Start with. But Mona Dunn doesnt always follow the rules and she befriends the curators son named, Sargent who is visiting his estranged father for the summer. Cant get enough of Sammy? that his rescue dog is a crime-solving, vampire, genius! The Agency 3: The Traitor in the Tunnelby Y.S. Kids will love these suspenseful beginning reader mysteries narrated byBasils friend, Dr. Dawson. Like, what is the secret message in a yellow blob found on a priceless Da Vinci painting? Soon a town full of beasts are on the case. This all came to a head when recently in the land of Twitter, I came across this moment started by writer. Children's Books Every 2000s Kid Grew Up Reading - BuzzFeed Community Category:2000s children's books - Wikipedia If thats true, 6s days are numbered. Harold steps in to save the party and the day by putting the pieces together to find the culprit of this cake caper. The Frame-Up by Wendy McLeod MacKnight, illustrated by Ian SchoenherrCelebrating artwork, this magical mystery chapter book reveals that paintings are alive. Butterfly Gone Guppy Case #1 by Karen Kilpatrick, illustrated by German BlancoP.I Butterfly loves butterflies and mysteries. Little Claudia Kincaid decides she wants to run away, but not just anywhere: shes going to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and find a way to live there. Yep. West Meadow Detectives: The Case of the Snack Snatcher by Liam ODonnell, illustrated by Aurelie GrandMyrons new school isnt too bad because theres a mystery who is stealing the snacks every morning? Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. The main characters have passion and curiosity and the plot races along with twists and turns. In Lulus Mysterious Mission, Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! The books are about globetrotting mouse Geronimo Stilton, a best-selling author, investigative reporter and editor for the Rodent Gazette in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. In thisfirst bookin this action-packed, interactiveseries, twins Zach and Evie and their friend Vishal start the GeminiDetective Agency. Leroy Brown is his towns star detective, solving cases for all of the kids in the neighborhood. When the family loses everything, the oldest brother decides to be a gladiator which is equivalent to slave status and a good way to die young. But who did it? The 16 Best Children's Mystery Books and Movies - Fatherly She meets the famous woman reporter, Maude Collier, and two new friends who all are important to solving the case. Theyre also just plain fun. They dont expect to find themselves involved in an even large mystery having to do with priceless works of art. Every year, her guardian puts an ad in the papers to find her real parents. While in Paris, Nell learns about the strange moldy bread problem plaguing the citys bakeries. He proves to be every bit as helpful. Start with The Sly Spy and go from there. Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery by Raj Haldar, illustrated by Nehra RawatWhen Eddie wonders where the word pajama came from, his mom tells him to look in his great-grandfathers big book of word history (etymology). Leroy Brown is his towns star detective, solving cases for all of the kids in the neighborhood. Stilton embarks on all sorts of wild adventures with his sister Thea, cousin Trap, and nephew Benjamin, keeping a diary of his travels as inspiration for his books.