Mysteries & Detective Stories

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The Loch Ness Monster

From the Series The Cryptid Files

A huge, glowing object moved slowly toward her. As it approached, the glow grew more intense and the water warmer. Vanessa stopped swimming, waiting for the inevitable... Vanessa's dreams… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014

The Maltese Mummy: Book 2

From the Series Chicagoland Detective Agency

A friend has vanished, a mummy's amulet is missing, and there's a weirdo out there looking for human brains and hearts. The Chicagoland Detective Agency—run by Megan, Raf, and his talking dog Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2011

The Maypop Kidnapping: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery

From the Series Quinnie Boyd Mysteries

In the coastal village of Maiden Rock, Maine, Quinnie Boyd's teacher has disappeared. Quinnie thinks it's a kidnapping case, but her mom, the town sheriff, just thinks the teacher has left… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

The Microscopic Snot Debacle: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries

It's springtime again in Deanville and everything is in full bloom—including some microscopic nuisances that put a damper on outdoor activities. What could it be? Help Jesse use science… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

The Mighty Lever Endeavor: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries

It's a beautiful day in Deanville and the gang is presented with a new challenge. How will the kids solve this difficult new task? And how does a Greek mathematician play an important role in Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

The Mummy's Curse

From the Series The Code Busters Club

Egyptian secrets take center stage in this interactive mystery where boys and girls can solve codes and puzzles right along with the multicultural cast of characters. Cody, Quinn, Luke, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014
Spring 2025

The Mysterious Moonlight Fair

From the Series Mystery Masters (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)

As twins Joey and Lana follow a fortune teller’s prophecy, their night turns into an unexpected quest that could change everything. Step into the adventure at the thrilling Moonlight Fair,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

The Mysterious Mr. Platt

From the Series Mystery Masters (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)

Go on a sleuthing adventure with Jen and her bestie Kim as they spy on their mysterious neighbor from their treehouse lookout. They might just learn that things aren’t always what they seem.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2025

The Mystery of the Pirate's Treasure

From the Series The Code Busters Club

Readers will have tons of fun creating the codes right along with the characters in this interactive series. Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. love playing around with codes. In fact, they love… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013
6 titles

The Outfit — Hardcover Set

From the Series The Outfit

Join the Outfit, a band of mystery-solving teens, as they investigate chilling ghost stories and strange happenings around their hometown. Fast-paced action and interesting characters add… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $159.90
  • Your Price: $119.93
  • 6 titles

The Pacific Giants

From the Series The Cryptid Files

The ugly head pivoted on its long neck. Its eyes bulged, its jaw dropped open, and then the snake-like coils appeared... With another summer ahead of her, Vanessa joins her dad's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014

The Paper Trail

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 1

Do you like treasure hunts? What do you have to do? These children had to follow a trail of papers to find a surprise. Where do you think it was hidden? What do you think the surprise was? Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2005

The Question of the Vomit Vortex: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries

It's a breezy new day and along with a tempest in a chocolate milk glass, Jesse's presented with a messy new mystery when Dorky Dougy loses his lunch while spinning on the merry-go-round. The Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

The Riddle of the Spinning Sycamore Seed: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries

While playing in her tree house, Jesse is intrigued by a falling sycamore seed that slowly spins to the ground. But when she sees acorns falling fast directly down to the ground, she must… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

The Science Fair Scheme

From the Series The Code Busters Club

Will the Code Busters be able to unravel their latest case? Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They can’t wait to compete… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2024

The Scroll of Alexandria: A Lottie Lipton Adventure

From the Series The Adventures of Lottie Lipton

Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! Sir Trevelyan Taylor, the head curator of the British Museum, wants to sell some rare books,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 660
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

The Secret in the Jelly Bean Jar: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries

Jesse is having problems with her bike, but luckily, there's a local contest to win a bike taking place. To win, Jesse must use math skills to guess how many jelly beans are in a big jar.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021
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The Secret of Goldenrod

When Trina and her father move into an abandoned wreck of a mansion called Goldenrod, Trina thinks her life is finally coming together. She can put down roots at last. Maybe she'll even have… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

The Secret of the Puzzle Box

From the Series The Code Busters Club

The Code Busters are excited for their class field trip to Angel Island, known as the Ellis Island of the West. One of Mika's ancestors passed through the island's immigration station in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

The Secret of the Skeleton Key

From the Series The Code Busters Club

Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. may not have much in common with each other, but they do love playing around with codes. In fact, they love codes so much, they have their own private club, with a Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2011

The Secret of the Weeping Woods

From the Series The Outfit

The Outfit had never really believed the stories about the ghosts of the Weeping Woods. But as they investigate the mysterious cries, the truth suddenly becomes stranger and more terrifying… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2022
Spring 2025

The Secret Scroll

From the Series Mystery Masters (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)

At the Willow Haven school, every corner of the building holds a secret! When Amelia and Leo stumble upon a mysterious scroll in the library, their ordinary school days turn into a thrilling, Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 428.6/2
  • Copyright: 2025

The Secrets of the Stone: A Lottie Lipton Adventure

From the Series The Adventures of Lottie Lipton

Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! There's been a break-in at the British Museum and someone's after the priceless Rosetta Stone. Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

The Strange Tale of Ragger Bill

From the Series The Outfit

After a little girl goes missing from outside her school, everyone blames Ragger Bill. But the Outfit knows Bill is innocent, and they set out to find the missing girl before it's too late.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2022