Mystery List

Call #TitleAuthorLevel
J FIC KellerAngela's Top-Secret Computer Clubby Keller, Holly1
 Angela and her friends in the Top-secret Computer club use their knowledge of computers and email to discover who is causing all the problems with the school's computer. 
J FIC LisleLooking For Julietteby Lisle, Janet Taylor1
 When Angela goes away, her friends are convinced that her elderly neighbor has something to do with the disappearance of her cat. 
J FIC MaitlandThe Bookstore Ghostby Maitland, Barbara1
 The cat that Mr. Brown gets to catch the mice in his bookstore comes up with an unusual way to attract customers. 
J FIC NaylorBernie and the Besseldorf Ghost by Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds1
 Bernie and his friends have to figure out why a ghost has appeared at the hotel and what can be done to solve the mystery. 
J FIC TudorThe Great Corgiville Kidnappingby Tudor, Tasha1
 Caleb Corgi, part-time private investigator, senses something is amiss in Corgiville.His suspicions are confirmed when the town's prize rooster is kidnapped. 
J FIC AdlerCam Jansenby Adler, David 1 Series
 Enjoy the adventures of fifth grade sleuth Cam Jansen. 
J FIC CliffordFlatfootFox by Clifford, Eth1 Series
 A preposterous and cheerful series that will enthrall the youngest mystery fans. 
J FIC ConfordA Case For JennyArcher by Conford, Ellen1 Series
 After reading three mystery books, jenny decides to investigate the neighbors. 
J FIC GiffThe Adventures of Minnie and Maxby Patricia Giff1 Series
 Minnie lives with her brother Orlando, her whole family, in Sharkfin Bay where they operate The Catfish Café. Minnie also operates her own business, You lose, I Fine, solving mysteries assisted by her cat Max and her friend Cash. 
J FIC LandonThe Meg Macintosh Seriesby Landon, Lucinda1 Series
 In this solve-it yourself mystery series, the reader is challenged to interpret each clue before Meg solves the crime. 
J FIC LevyBrain and Pea Brain Mysteriesby Levy, Elizabeth1 Series
 Sibling sleuths Brian and Penny Casanova solve mysteries in this hilarious series. 
J FIC LevyMagic Mysteriesby Levy, Elisabeth1 Series
 Kate and her magician friend Max are the young sleuths of this series that combines magic and humor with mysterious events to capture young readers attention. 
J FIC LevySomething Queer...by Levy, Elisabeth1 Series
 Amateur sleuth Gwen and her best friend Jill have strange and mysterious adventure in various locations. 
J FIC NaylorBernie Magruder SeriesNaylor, Phyllis Reynolds1 Series
 Bernie and his friends encounter ghosts and mysteries in this thrilling series for young readers. Titles include: Bernie Magruder and the Case of the Big Stink, Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies, Bernie Magruder and the Haunted Hotel.Unbsp;
J FIC PrellerJigsaw Jones Mystery Seriesby Preller, James1 Series
 Mysteries are like jigsaw puzzles- you've got to look at all the pieces to solve the puzzle. 
J FIC QuackenbushMiss Mallard Mysteriesby Quackenbush, Robert1 Series
 Miss Mallard is the world famous ductective featured in several humorous mysteries by the author who has received an Edger Award for his mystery series for children. 
J FIC SharmatNate the Greatby Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman1 Series
 Nate the Great solves mysteries in this amusing series for young readers. 
J FIC SimonEinstein Anderson Science Dectiveby Simon, Seymour1 Series
 Sixth grade science sleuth Einstein Anderson answers mysteries and solves puzzles. Most titles contain several stories. (Series) 
J FIC SobolEncyclopedia Brown, Boy Detectiveby Sobol, David1 Series
 "Encyclopedia Leroy Brown" opens a detective agency and solves ten cases before summer is over. 
J FIC BuntingCoffin On A Caseby Bunting, Eve2
 While his father is away on business, twelve-year-old Henry finds himself riding around with a beautiful girl tracking down clues they hope will lead them to her missing mother. 
J FIC CrossmanThe Secret of the Missing Graveby Crossman, David A.2
 Enjoy the entertaining adventures of Bean & Ab as they search for treasure and solve a mystery. 
J FIC FreemanFourth Grade Weirdoby Freeman, Martha2
 Dexter is doomed to become the class weirdo until things begin to disappear from the school and his least favorite teacher is suspected. Dexter becomes an unlikely detective and an unforgettable character. 
J FIC GeorgeThe Missing Gator of Gumbo Limbo: An Ecological Mysteryby George, Jean Craighead2
 Sixth grader Liza K., one of five homeless people living in Southern Florida, searches for a missing alligator destined for official extermination and studies the delicate ecological balance keeping the outdoor home beautiful. Other titles include; The Fire Bug Connection: An Ecological Mystery, Who Really Killed Cock Robin?  
J FIC GiffHave You Seen Hyacinth McCaw?by Giff, Patricia Reilly2
 Abby Jones and her friend Potsie squeeze through windows, sneak into subways, and slither into an abandoned apartment as they try to unravel several mysteries at once. 
J FIC KonigsburgFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweilerby Konigsburg, E.L.2
 When Claudia and her brother James run away and take up residence in the Metropolitan. 
J FIC MahyClancy's Cabinby Mahy, Margaret2
 While spending the summer in family friend Clancy's cabin, the Harrington children stumble upon mystery and adventure. Other titles include; Pirate Uncle, A Lion in the Meadow, The Chewing Gum Rescue. 
J FIC NixonSearch For the Shadowmanby Nixon, Jean Lowry2
 A genealogy report for his history class leads Andy Thomas to discover a secret in his family's past that no one wants to talk about. 
J FIC ParishKey to the Treasure by Parish,Peggy2
 Liza, Bill and Jed stumble onto a clue, written in code that may lead to the discovery of treasure hidden for more than a century.Other titles include; The Ghosts of Cougar Island, Clues in the Woods, Haunted House, Pirate Island Adventure, Hermit Dan. 
J FIC PryorMarvelous Marvin and the Wolfman Mysteryby Pryor, Bonnie2
 Marvin suspects that his new neighbor is a werewolf involved in a deadly conspiracy. 
J FIC SnyderThe Egypt Gameby Snyder, Zilpha2
 KeatleyMelanie and April had begun to develop an ancient land of Egypt in an abandoned storage yard when complications developed in the form of other people, a murderer, and strange predictions from an oracle. 
J FIC TitusBasil of Baker Street by Titus, Eve2
 Basil, the rodent version of Sherlock Holmes, is off on a rattling good mystery. 
J FIC WrightThe Dollhouse Murdersby Wright, Betty2
 RenAmy and her sister unravel the mystery of a dollhouse filled with ghostly light and dolls that move. 
J FIC (various)American Girl History Mysteries Series2 Series
 A series filled with intrigue for girls ten and up. 
J FIC ByarsThe Herculeah Jones Mystery Seriesby Betsy Byars2 Series
  Byars shows how delightful middle grade mysteries can be in this series of whodunits packed with genuine suspense. 
J FIC EricksonHank the Cowdogby Erickson, John R.2 Series
  Hank the canine detective has some hilarious adventures as he solves mysteries "back at the ranch". 
J FIC GreenbergSouthside Sluggersby Greenberg, Daniel A.2 Series
 The adventures of the Southside Sluggers successfully combine baseball and mystery, as the whole team becomes amateur detectives to insure a winning season for their team. 
J FIC HildickMcGurk Mysteriesby Hildick, E.W.2 Series
 The "McGurk Detective Organization" solves crime with humor and originality. Their adventures feature adult-sized intrigue while letting the kids who character the books remain kids. 
J FIC HoweBunniculaby Howe, James2 Series
 Could one family's pet bunny really be a vampire? 
J FIC OsborneThe Magic Tree house Seriesby Osborne, Mary Pope2 Series
 A popular mystery series that transports the reader back to different era's in history. 
J FIC RoyA to Z Mysteriesby Roy, Rob2 Series
 Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose band together to solve mysteries. 
J FIC SingerSam and Dave Mystery Storiesby Singer, Marilyn2 Series
 The Bean brothers are featured in this fast paced series with touches of humor, a breezy style and enough red herrings to make Agatha Christie proud. 
J FIC WarnerThe Boxcar Childrenby Warner, Gertrude Chandler2 Series
 Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Bennie used to live in a boxcar. Now they live with their grandfather and solve mysteries. 
J FIC AviWho Stole the Wizard of Oz?by Avi3
 Becky is under suspicion when a rare children's book is stolen from the Checkertown Library. Can she find the real thief? Other titles include; The Man Who was Poe, Windcatcher. 
J FIC BeattyThe Coach That Never Cameby Beatty, Patricia3
 A vanishing stagecoach…$40,000 in stolen payroll money…a jewel studded belt buckle-they are all pieces of a mystery that Paul is determined to solve. 
J FIC BellairsThe House With a Clock In It's Wallsby Bellairs,John3
  Cozy fireplaces, wacky magic, chocolate chip cookies and terror are the ingredients used to concoct this absorbing, suspenseful, and original book. Other titles include; The Secret of the Underground Room, The Mansion in the Mist, The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie. 
J FIC ClarkMystery Horseby Clark, Margaret Goff3
 Jennie, a Tuscarora Indian, is at the center of a mystery that will threaten the peace of her reservation. 
J FIC De FeliceThe Light on Hogback Hillby DeFelice, Cynthia3
 When she investigates the mysterious light up on Hogback Hill, eleven-year-old Hadley finds and befriends a hunchbacked woman with a tragic past. Other titles include; The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs, Death at Devil's Bridge, The Ghost at Fossil Glen. 
J FIC GutmanThe Edison Mysteryby Gutman, Dan3
 Thirteen-year-old Robert "Qwert" Stevens uses the time machine he finds in his backyard to visit Thomas Edison's workshop in 1879, and there helps to develop the electric light bulb, but needs his sisters help to return to his own time. 
J FIC HamiltonThe House of Dies Drearby Hamilton, Virginia3
 Strange things begin to happen when Thomas and his family come to live in an isolated old house that once was a stop on the Underground Railroad. (First in a trilogy) 
J FIC HarlowJoshua's Songby Harlow, Joan Hiatt3
 How Joshua finds his place in the world through his acts of courage during a terrifying crisis is the heart of this fast paced, suspenseful novel. 
J FIC KimballThe Star-Spangled Secretby Kimball, K.M.3
  In this historical mystery Caroline Dorcey is determined to find out the truth about her brother's death. 
J FIC NewmanThe Baker Street Irregularby Newman, Robert3
  A young boy seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes when his tutor is kidnapped and he himself is in danger. 
J FIC RaskinThe Tatooed Potato and Other Cluesby Raskin, Ellen3
  This novel is a tangled, witty web of mysteries within mysteries, which unravels to an unexpected finale. Other titles include; The Westing Game. 
J FIC RobertsScared Stiffby Roberts, Willo Davis3
 When their mother disappears two brothers begin a search of an abandoned amusement park, putting themselves in danger. Other titles include; The View from the Cherry Tree. 
J FIC St. JohnThe Secrets of Hidden Creekby St. John, Wylly Folk3
  Becky, Jenny, and Chuck can't resist exploring the secret tunnel in a ruins and run into mystery upon mystery. (Based on an historical anecdote) Other titles include; Mystery of the Gingerbread House, Secrets of Pirate Inn 
J FIC StengelMystery at Kittiwake Bay by Stengel, Joyce A.3
 When Cassie Hartt moves to a new home, she finds herself drawn to a mysterious manor rumored to harbor hidden treasure and secret passageways. Other titles include; Mystery of the Island Jewels. 
J FIC VoigtThe Vandermark Mummy by Voigt, Cynthia3
 Who stole the mummy from the Egyptian artifacts collection at Vandermark College? Phineas Hall and his sister Althea find themselves in danger when they try to discover the thief's identity. 
J FIC WallaceSparrows in the Sculleryby Wallace, Barbara Brooks3
  Eleven-year-old Colley is determined to discover who kidnapped him and is holding him ransom at an orphanage and why. Other titles include; The Twins in the Tavern. 
J FIC WildeDown Came A Blackbird by Wilde, Nicholas3
 James-a thirteen-year-old with a criminal record and a sick mother-has reached his last stop before a foster home. At his great-uncles estate, he is compelled to unravel the mystery of the house, it's ghosts, and his family. 
J FIC WoodruffThe Ghost of Lizard Lightby Woodruff, Elvira3
 Fourth-grader Jack Carlton was miserable about moving to a new home until he discovers a ghost-friend who needs his help solving a mystery. 
J FIC YolenMary Celeste: An Unsolved Mystery from Historyby Yolen, Jane3
 A young girl relates the known facts about the disappearance of the crew of a ship in 1872 and challenges the reader to solve the mystery. 
J FIC Arden/ArthurThe Three Investigatorsby Arthur, Robert3 Series
 The original Three Investigators were characters created by Robert Arthur then continued by William Arden. The young super-sleuths are Juniper Jones, Peter Crenshaw and Bob Andrews who invite the reader to beat them to the solution of the mysteries. 
J FIC SkurzynskiThe National Parks Mystery Series by Skurzynski, Gloria & Ferguson, Alane3 Series
 Join the Landons as they solve mysteries while visiting America's National Parks with their parents. 
J FIC Van DraanenThe Sammy Keyes Seriesby Van Draanen, Wedelin3 Series
 Seventh grader Sammy stumbles across adventure and mysteries in this delightful series. 
J FIC WilliamsThe Mystic Lighthouse Mysteriesby Williams, Laura E.3 Series
  This series invites the readers to join in and solve the mystery on their own. 
J FIC WoodsonThe Ghostwriter Seriesby Woodson, Jacqueline3 Series
 A team oft sleuths tackle mysteries with the help of "Ghostwriter", a friend who types out messages on the computer. 

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