Mysteries
are popular with all ages, including kids. Children who may be reluctant
readers can often be enticed by the game like attraction of mysteries.
There are several good mystery series children enjoy. As you check
out our suggestions be sure to look for other by these authors.
Grades
1 - 4
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MYSTERY
ON THE DOCKS by Thacher
Hurd
THE MYSTERY IN THE LOCKED LIBRARY by
Lucinda Landon
Opera-loving
Ralph comes to the rescue of his favorite
singer, who has been kidnapped by a gang
of rat villains.
Meg investigates
the theft of a rare book from a locked
library. The reader is challenged to
solve the mystery before Meg, using clues
in both text and illustrations.
Grades
4 - 8
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THE
DARK STAIRS by Betsy Byars
ENCYCLOPEDIA
BROWN AND THE CASE OF THE SLEEPING DOG
by Donald J. Sobol
The intrepid Herculeah
Jones helps her mother, a private investigator,
solve a puzzling and frightening case.
Only one thing Herculeah’s overlooked,
as she closes in on the truth, the murderer
may be closing in on her.
Probably the most famous child detective
of them all, ranking right up there
inpopularity with teenage sleuths The
Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew,
ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN first appeared in
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective in
1963 by Donald J. Sobol, and the series
hasn't been out of print since.
Selected by Gwen Miller,
Pacifica-Sanchez & Sharp Park - 2004
