Mysteries

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake....

"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. Only four children—two boys and two girls—succeed....

Three complete stories in one collection! This volume includes The Boxcar Children, Surprise Island, and The Yellow House Mystery....

In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow’s life is about to turn upside down.

A bizarre chain of events begins when 16 unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will....

Now an original movie on Disney+, here is the book that started it all, the international bestseller about a teenage criminal mastermind and his siege against dangerous, tech-savvy fairies.

Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility....

Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks....

When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn't just want to run from somewhere; she wants to run to somewhere....

Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon feels like a fish out of water. She's spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha's Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history.

Before Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt....

In the ninth novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing elephant and clear his friend of vandalism.

Morrigan Crow and her best friend Hawthorne Swift are now proud scholars in the elite Wundrous Society, but life is far from perfect. Does Morrigan have what it takes to prove that she belongs in the Society? Listen to learn more....

When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch, left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be. When it turns out it's an old scrap of 300-year-old tapestry, they are bitterly disappointed....

The audio edition of the best-selling middle grade novel about a spunky girl born without arms and a boy with Tourette syndrome navigating the challenges of middle school, disability, and friendship - all while solving a mystery in a western theme park....

Middle school is hard. Solving cases for the FBI is even harder. Doing both at the same time - well, that's just crazy. But that doesn't stop Florian Bates....

When Ben gets kicked out of the CIA's spy school, he enrolls with the enemy....

Ben Ripley is recruited for a top secret mission to bring down his nemesis, Murray Hill, once and for all. But when things go horribly wrong, Ben ends up lost in an extremely dangerous wilderness with Murray—and confronting a new, devious enemy—with none of his friends to help him.

Fourteen-year-old Mona isn't like the wizards charged with defending the city. She can't control lightning or speak to water. Her familiar is a sourdough starter, and her magic only works on bread. She has a comfortable life in her aunt's bakery making gingerbread men dance....

Brother detectives Frank and Joe cook up a new case as a series of accidents threatens a remote island in the 22nd book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series....

Hank conducts defensive maneuvers against an attacking silver monster bird. But the trouble really begins when Hank is stricken with a terrible case of "Eye-Croserosis"....

Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas—just as soon as he finishes Zoom school. Welcome to another wild adventure in Carl Hiaasen's Florida....

Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for....

Meet Theodore Boone. In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only 13 years old, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them....

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes Mystery Ranch, Mike's Mystery, and Blue Bay Mystery....

When Pleakley learns of a mosquito sanctuary in West Virginia, he convinces his ‘ohana to embark on a road trip so he can continue his audio-journal study into Earth’s most important species—and prove to Jumba that he is a real scientist. But they quickly realize that everything is not as it seems. Confronted with suspicious scientists, rumors of a mosquito cryptid terrorizing their campsite, and a new friend in need, it will take all of their investigative skills—and a little hypnotism—to get to the bottom of this Mansquito mystery.

Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon feels like a fish out of water. She's spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha's Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history. Plus a few kids her age who seem friendly. Until the shocking death of a popular teenage boy rocks the community to its core. Was it a drowning? A shark attack? Or the unthinkable—murder?

Wer kennt sie nicht? Die neugierigen Zwillinge Nicci & Vicci, die im Internat ihre Späße treiben. Doch am ersten Tag der Sommerferien ist eine Mitschülerin verschwunden. Wurden sie verschleppt? Etwa vom Karpatenkalb von Vankerville? Bei ihrer Suche im unheimlichen Dartmoor treffen die 2 ii-Pünktchen-Detektive auf grüne Geister, verrückte Vögel und müssen Rätsel mit vielen ??? lösen.

Ana and Vladimir are just two children... but one day, their lives change forever. A red balloon floating above a busy market becomes the sign of an unsettling adventure. Ana is drawn into a world where shadows seem to breathe and grimy walls tell stories of fear. Cellars, creeping footsteps, a rusty nail like a sword—everything weaves together in a tale full of poetry and tension, about hope, survival, and a friendship that shines through even the deepest gloom. From the darkness of captivity to the light of a sunny park, The Red Balloon is a journey for all ages — a sensitive, ...

What happens when your parents are about to meet your zombie teacher Join a group of clever students as they launch "Operation Save the Parents" on the night of parent-teacher conferences! Convinced that their mysterious teacher Ms. Brainless is a zombie, these brave kids are determined to protect their families from danger. From sneaking back into school after hours to getting caught in the act, this laugh-out-loud adventure follows the students through eleven chapters of hilarious misunderstandings and wild schemes. But when the truth finally comes out, they discover that sometimes things...

Lights Out Tales – Bedtime Stories with a Twist Most bedtime stories are soft, sleepy, and snore—not these. In Lights Out Tales, once the lights go off, the weirdness wakes up. Pillows turn into portals, shadows whisper secrets, and moons go walkabout. Even teddy bears are plotting something peculiar… This book is a dreamlike tumble into twenty curious tales that are not-so-sweet and just the right amount of strange. Perfect for young readers who like their bedtime stories with a dash of danger, a pinch of magic, and just enough mischief to keep their toes twitching under the covers. ...

Adjustable text for any device — great for read-aloud, dyslexia-friendly formatting, and screen readers. Celebrating 20 years of Bugville Critters! Buster Bee dreams of big adventures... and one nap later, he gets the biggest one of all. When Buster nods off in front of an explorer movie, he wakes up in a buzzing, booby-trapped dreamscape—as Buster Buzzstone, bug archaeologist extraordinaire! In this action-packed, imagination-fueled dream adventure, Buster must: • Navigate ancient ruins and honey-slick hallways • Dodge traps (and rival treasure hunters!) • Outwit the sneaky Wasp ...

4 Baby Zeke adventures in one book! In this collection of Baby Zeke books, Zeke and Otis have all sorts of adventures, including solving a mystery, confronting a mysterious villager, and helping Sandy the baby husk find the "sand of life" to save her grandmother. And, more than that, Baby Zeke might have finally found love....

Alicia y Tom, dos amigos con una curiosidad insaciable, descubren un misterioso mensaje que los conduce a unos extraños códigos, poniendo a prueba su ingenio y valentía. Pero cuidado: no están solos; un malvado científico se convierte en una peligrosa amenaza.

Three brave, adventurous 12 year old kids embark on a quest to solve the mystery around the disappearance of a missing person. They discover clues, secret passages and hidden danger. Will they become heroes or victims of Hawthorne Manor? There is a vocabulary list with definitions in the back of the book, and a support website where you can download the vocabulary and crossword puzzles.

Abigail and Jamie are best mates in primary school. When Jamie moves with his family to Germany, Abi misses him but life goes on and she soon forgets about him. Seven years later, now a teenager and the only significant cultural icon in a village boasting thirty-odd houses, a pub and a single shop that doesn’t even sell foaming beauty wash, Abi sees Jamie dancing in the crowd at a pop festival. But on greeting him, she is surprised and disappointed when he doesn't recognise her or even remember her name. The Entryphone buzzer sounded and the gate swung open ... my head began to feel heavy...

Half-siren Elvira Vance doesn’t trust outsiders. Especially not the human detective who’s been hired to investigate the disappearances of a chupacabra and the crown for the Marfa Monster Festival. While humans are convinced the monster skipped town with the crown, Elvira knows there’s more to the story. As the daughter of Vince Vance—founder of Vince Vance’s Vintage Trailer Park Inn for Monsters—Elvira cares too much about her home to let this mystery go unsolved.

Calling all junior agents! This ultimate spy handbook is packed with 1000 exciting, sneaky, and imaginative ideas to help you become a top-level secret agent. From building your own gadgets and cracking secret codes to mastering the art of disguise and completing top-secret missions around the house—this book turns everyday kids into super spies. With 50 themed chapters full of creative challenges, clever tricks, and hands-on activities, you’ll train your brain, test your stealth, and learn how to spy like a pro. Whether you’re starting your first spy club or going solo on a backyard ...

Something sweet is missing in Oakwood… and it’s not just the doughnuts. When trays of Mrs. Bellamy’s legendary Founders’ Favorites Doughnuts start disappearing from Sweetie’s Sweets Bakery, the young detectives of Oakwood—Maya, Leo, Alice, and Sam—smell more than sugar in the air. With suspicious footprints, a secret trapdoor, and a batch of bizarre recipes, the case quickly becomes their most mysterious (and messiest) yet. But things take a twist when Ethan—the shy son of the town’s best baker—reveals a secret of his own: he’s been leaving doughnuts behind in hopes of...

Jeffrey has a math test in the morning, tonight he has a murder to solve. Are you looking for a good book for your son or daughter, age 10-15? Here's a new mystery series guaranteed to give them the same sense of wonder and excitement you felt when you discovered Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and Sherlock Holmes. 15-year-old Jeffrey Jones is in trouble - again. It doesn't matter that he and his friends helped catch a pair of thieves from their school's theater department. What sent his father's blood pressure through the roof is that one of the thieves is suing Jeffrey's family. By trying to ...

Welcome, foolish mortals, to Disney Press’ spookiest series yet: Tales from the Haunted Mansion! Based on the attractions from the Disney Parks, each book tells the terrifying tales of some of the Haunted Mansion’s 999 ghosts.

Thirteen-year-old Emma never wanted the gift of seeing Earthbound spirits, but since she could see them, her Grandma Helen told her she should use her gift to help others. Now that she is living in a haunted town, unexpected ghosts pop up everywhere she goes. Emma and her friends, Mark and Calliope encounter the Earthbound spirit of a ruthless pirate at the beach. Emma has to figure out how to find out why he remains Earthbound so she can get him to cross over and leave the inn guests alone. Is there really a treasure buried nearby? Only the pirate knows the truth.

While daydreaming, 11-year old Matt Hamilton gets lost in the mysterious woods of Rathburn Park. A small white dog shows him the way out, but it seems strange that no one else has seen such a dog. It seems stranger still when Matt returns to the woods and meets a girl dressed in old-fashioned clothes. She claims her name is Amelia Rathburn, but the only Rathburn still living is nearly a hundred years old. Is Matt's imagination getting the better of him, or has he stumbled across a pair of ghosts?

Twelve-year-old Pal Gallagher is a newly minted New Yorker who loves to make people laugh and is hoping to find kindred spirits in her new city. Her older sister, Naomi, lives at the Rehearsal Club, a historic boarding house for aspiring actresses. Pal quickly gets swept up in the glamor and high-stakes of the theater world, and is drawn into a decades-old mystery about Posy, a boarder who was kicked out of the Club for reasons unknown.

The Fairies find a portal in the Bramble House, and a magial cat has a secret. The village of Fig Willow prepare for the Country Fair. Early on, they discover that the Butter Spirits are on their way to their land of Fairywick to do some mischief when they get there. There are heroes, and a special Wizard and Shaman that come to their aid. And a special baby dragon that lends a hand as well. The series inspires children to value their families, be true to friends, and to be good caretakers of the earth. Fig Willow is a cozy fae village within the boundaries of the enchanted land of ...

The Squishmallow Code: a hidden code. A adventure mystery plush. A race against time. Jaylin Carter is an 11-year-old Squishmallow superfan, and she’s determined to find the rarest plush ever released. But when she stumbles upon a mysterious Squishmallow with a secret QR code, everything changes. Scanning the code unlocks a cryptic message that sends her and her best friend, Broke, on the adventure action of a lifetime!

Meet Agent Calder Flint, a top-secret shapeshifter working deep undercover for the C.I.A. His assignments are dangerous, bizarre, and sometimes downright gross (ever shapeshift into a sewer rat?). But nothing has prepared him for Operation Chameleon—the code name for a case involving mysterious wildfires, disappearing agents, and something ancient stirring beneath the surface of the Earth. When Calder discovers clues pointing to a hidden society of reptilian shapeshifters—ones who aren’t so friendly—he must use every skill in his arsenal to stop them from unleashing chaos on the ...

"Mystery Adventurers: The Secret of the Abandoned Mansion" is a thrilling and captivating children's mystery book that follows the daring escapades of a group of friends in the small town of Maplewood. When their friend Tommy mysteriously disappears, Lily, Ben, and Emma embark on a heart-pounding journey to unravel the secrets of an ancient mansion and its hidden treasure. As they navigate ancient puzzles, sinister adversaries, and eerie legends, the friends demonstrate unwavering teamwork and courage to save their friend and protect the treasure from falling into the wrong hands.

You'd think a ghost grandad would be a great sidekick for a wannabe detective. Unfortunately, if there was a 'being a good ghost' exam, Jay's grandad would fail spectacularly—he hates walking through walls, he can't touch anything, and he's rubbish at haunting. Since his dad literally did a vanishing act (he's a magician), Jay Patel has turned detective, and now, with the help of his granddad, he's on the case of a dead body that vanished from the library of his Glasgow primary school. But what do diamonds, blackmail, and dodgy launderettes have to do with it?

Peace has returned to Mistwood Academy… but not for long. When students and teachers start vanishing without a trace, Willow, Thistle, and Blake suspect something magical—and sinister—is afoot. But instead of finding monsters or curses, they find something even stranger: dogs. Lots of dogs. Dogs that act suspiciously like the missing people. Their investigation leads to the shocking discovery of Dr. Hairy Howls—a brilliant, bowtie-wearing canine and the former pet of a professor—who’s had enough of being called “man’s best friend.