Kids need to read carefully to find the clues in juvenile mystery, detective and espionage books. They are searching for clues yet have to ignore "red herrings." As they read along they want to figure out or solve the mystery even before the young detective in the story finds the solution. Detective story books help children develop great reading skills. This is because kids have to read each word carefully or else miss an important clue. A word skimmed over by the sleuth can lead to the wrong conclusion. Also, young people learn to think logically.

Juveniles in these young of detective, espionage and mystery novels are independent, they think for themselves and their experiences happen free from adult supervision. This list will help to guide your selection. Some books have boys as the protagonists and others girls, but all protagonists have friends of the opposite sex. Today’s books are multi-cultural to reflect society. Enjoy the printable list of Kids Detective, Espionage and Mystery Story Books on this web page. Carry the list with you to the bookstore or library and help your kids get immersed in mysteries.

Juvenile Detective, Espionage & Mystery Books

A to Z Mysteries
Baby Sitters Club Mystery Books
Boxcar Children
Cam Jansen
Encyclopedia Brown
Fairy Tale Detectives, The
Hardy Boys
Jack Russell: Dog Detective
Jigsaw Jones Mysteries
Julian, Secret Agent
Magic Tree House Books
Miss Marple
Mysteries in Our National Parks
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew
Nate the Great
Scooby Doo Mystery Books
Sherlock Holmes
Sly the Sleuth
The 39 Clues
Whiz Tanner
Young Cam Jansen
Young Widow Books
Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs

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Young Detective Books







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