There’s nothing like a good mystery to draw readers in! From puzzling clues to unexpected twists, these books give detectives of every age plenty to investigate. Explore our favorite mystery titles and series that keep readers turning pages and racing to crack the case.
Ducky the Spy
Interest Level: Grade 2 – Grade 5
Meet Ducky, Donny, and a cast of colorful characters in this hilarious graphic novel series where Ducky’s spying skills and farmyard mysteries lead to nonstop laughs and delightful mayhem, all from the imaginative mind of Sean E Avery.
Whose Poo Is This?
Interest Level: Grade 2 – Grade 5
Join Dr. Egg, Dr. Yang, and Dr. Woong as they study animals, explore the natural world, and solve mysteries as these scientists bring the gross but fascinating world of poo right to you!
Mystery Masters (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 5
Enhance reading skills while solving mysteries with this upper-level phonics series. Tailored for students in grades 3-5 needing extra support, these entertaining stories reinforce core skills, making learning engaging and effective.
That’s Strange! (UpDog Books ™)
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 5
There are so many unexplained mysteries to explore! From D. B. Cooper’s sudden disappearance from a flying plane to strange ghostly events at the Stanley Hotel, readers will learn educational, fascinating facts in this high-interest series.
Camp Whispering Woods (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 5
Welcome to Camp Whispering Woods! Crafted for readers in need of extra literacy support, these thrilling narratives captivate striving readers while strengthening phonics and reading skills.
The Code Busters Club
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
Meet the super sleuths known as The Code Busters Club. They crack the toughest of codes! Each book complements STEM instruction as readers use mathematical and critical-thinking skills to help solve mysteries.
Ben and Blue
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
This mystery series contemplates important themes of our time. Told with humor and heart, the detective antics of Ben and his dog Blue will appeal to children of all backgrounds who enjoy mysteries and easy, light-hearted reading.
Mystery Science Detectives
Interest Level: Grade 4 – Grade 6
Join the Mystery Science Detectives, an after-school club with a knack for solving the trickiest, eeriest mysteries around. While working each case, the team reveals the scientific knowledge at play, explaining elementary and middle-school science concepts in an engaging way.
Zeyna Lost and Found
Interest Level: Grade 4 – Grade 7
In 1970, twelve-year-old Zeyna is visiting Pakistan with her family when her parents vanish. They’ve been linked to a jewel heist, and aspiring detective Zeyna sets out to find them and clear their names.
The Hidden Girl
Interest Level: Grade 9 – Grade 12
Within the pages of a stolen diary, Melati discovers a coded cry for help—Devi, an Indonesian teenager, is being held by traffickers. In her race against the clock to find Devi, Mel must put her own life on the line.