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book nook: mystery & adventure
4-8 Years
A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author by Ron Roy
This is the first installment in a series of books in which the lead character, Dink, stumbles upon mysteries to solve. Although the police think Dink’s favorite author, Wallis Wallace, simply missed his flight, Dink thinks there is more to it. With the help of his friends, Dink will try to solve the mystery. Can you figure out the puzzle to the disappearance of Wallis Wallace?
What REALLY Happened to Humpty? by Jeanie Franz Ransom
Joe Dumpty, a detective in Mother Gooseland, is convinced that his brother Humpty was pushed from the wall and sets out to solve the crime.
Tough Cookie by David Wisniewski
A fun crime story set in a cookie jar full of cookie characters.
Richard Scarry’s The Great Pie Robbery and Other Mysteries by Richard Scarry
Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are two detectives who search for clues and catch wily robbers.
Andy Shane and the Barn Sale Mystery by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Andy Shane wants to buy Granny Webb a case for her binoculars, but has no money. So Andy and his friend Delores decide to earn money by having a barn sale. They earn enough money to buy the case, but then discover that the binoculars are missing!
Enigma: A Magical Mystery by Graeme Base
Some props have been stolen from a retirement home for magicians, and Bertie Badger, grandson of one of the magicians, decides to find them.
Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard
When sweet Miss Nelson fails to arrive at school one day, the students in her classroom – the worst behaved students in the entire school – are pleased that they have driven her away. In her place, however, comes the dreadful Miss Swamp.
Piggins by Jane Yolen
Mrs. Reynard’s new diamond necklace has been stolen, and it’s up to Piggins, the proper butler, to solve the mystery.
Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase by Bruce Whatley and Rosie Smith
As they look closely at the illustrations, children will enjoy having more information about the mystery than the narrator Detective Donut, a bear who is not very observant.
Grandpa’s Teeth by Rod Clement
Grandpa’s expensive and custom-made false teeth have been stolen! Grandpa suspects everyone, so the people of the town begin grinning widely to prove that their teeth are all their own. When the townspeople pool their money to buy Grandpa a new set of teeth, everyone is grinning…including the thief.
9-12 Years
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
With the death of Samuel Westing, 16 tenants of the Sunset towers are heirs to Westing’s fortune. In Westing’s will he claims an heir has caused his death and that to get his millions they must play his crazy game filled with clues, adventures and puzzles. Who will solve the mystery and acquire the two million dollar prize?
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol
This book introduces Encyclopedia Brown, a fifth grade bookworm who solves mysteries. Can you use your logic, science knowledge, and good observation and solve the mystery before Encyclopedia Brown does?
Detectives in Togas by Henry Winterfeld
In this humorous tale of mystery, seven wealthy boys in ancient Rome work together to solve a crime and to prove the innocence of the most likely suspect.
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah Howe and James Howe
Is Bunnicula a vampire bunny? Found by the Monroe family in the movie theater where Dracula was showing, Bunnicula’s pointy fangs, black-and-white fur, and nocturnal activity seem to indicate that he is. Harold, the family dog, narrates the story as Chester the cat seeks to prove to the family what Bunnicula is.
Room One: A Mystery or Two by Andrew Clements
Ted loves a good mystery, so when he sees a girl’s face in the window of an abandoned farmhouse, he investigates the matter, determined to discover the truth behind who she is and how he can help her.
The Phantom Mudder (Jack Russell: Dog Detective) by Darrel and Sally Odgers
Someone is mudding the show dogs at the Doggeroo Dog Show, and Jack must discover who the culprit is.
Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner
Emil is on his first train ride, and he is excited and a little bit nervous. He keeps checking his coat pocket to make sure the money he is taking to his mother is still where he pinned it. Soon, though, Emil falls asleep and when he wakes up, the money is gone! With the help of some new friends, Emil tracks the thief through the city.
Freddy the Detective by Walter R. Brooks
Freddy the Pig, eager to prove his sleuthing skills, stars in two mystery adventures.
The Third Pig Detective Agency by Bob Burke
Harry Pigg, owner of the Third Pig Detective Agency (and the only surviving brother from the Big Bad Wolf attacks), stars in this fun combination of fairy tales and mysteries.
Ballerina Detective and the Missing Jeweled Tiara by Karen Rita Rautenberg
Kayla is pursuing her dreams of ballet someone steals the gold tiara her friend Amber planned to wear in The Nutcracker ballet. Kayla’s story suddenly takes an unexpected and adventurous turn.
The Ghost, the White House, and Me by Judith St. George
KayKay Granger’s mom has been elected president. When the family moves into the White House, KayKay and her sister Annie discover that the White House may be haunted, and they want to solve the mystery.
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