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Mysterious Matters

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Can you solve the mystery? Engage your inner sleuth.

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First Class Murder

First Class Murder

by Stevens, Robin

Book - 2017

On holiday with Hazel's father, Daisy and Hazel secretly investigate a murder on the Orient Express, rushing to solve it before another murder occurs, or someone else finds the killer. On holiday with Hazel's father, Daisy and Hazel secretly investigate a murder on the Orient Express, rushing to solve it before another murder occurs, or someone else finds the killer. Show less

On holiday with Hazel's father, Daisy and Hazel secretly investigate a murder on the Orient Express, rushing to solve it before another murder occurs, or someone else finds the killer. On holiday with Hazel's father, Daisy and Hazel secretly investigate a murder on the Orient Express, rushing to solve it before another murder occurs, or someone else finds the killer. Show less

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The Parker Inheritance

The Parker Inheritance

by Johnson, Varian

Book - 2018

Twelve-year-old Candice Miller is spending the summer in Lambert, South Carolina, in the old house that belonged to her grandmother, who died after being ...Show more Twelve-year-old Candice Miller is spending the summer in Lambert, South Carolina, in the old house that belonged to her grandmother, who died after being dismissed as city manager for having the city tennis courts dug up looking for buried treasure--but when she finds the letter that sent her grandmother on the treasure hunt, she finds herself caught up in the mystery and, with the help of her new friend and fellow book-worm, Brandon, she sets out to find the inheritance, exonerate her grandmother, and expose an injustice once committed against an African American family in Lambert. Show less

Twelve-year-old Candice Miller is spending the summer in Lambert, South Carolina, in the old house that belonged to her grandmother, who died after being ...Show more Twelve-year-old Candice Miller is spending the summer in Lambert, South Carolina, in the old house that belonged to her grandmother, who died after being dismissed as city manager for having the city tennis courts dug up looking for buried treasure--but when she finds the letter that sent her grandmother on the treasure hunt, she finds herself caught up in the mystery and, with the help of her new friend and fellow book-worm, Brandon, she sets out to find the inheritance, exonerate her grandmother, and expose an injustice once committed against an African American family in Lambert. Show less

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Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers

Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers

by Holyoak, Shauna M.

Book - 2019

Dogs are going missing on her best friend's street, but Kazu and her own dog, Genki are on the case! Dogs are going missing on her best friend's street, but Kazu and her own dog, Genki are on the case! Show less

Dogs are going missing on her best friend's street, but Kazu and her own dog, Genki are on the case! Dogs are going missing on her best friend's street, but Kazu and her own dog, Genki are on the case! Show less

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Super Puzzletastic Mysteries

Super Puzzletastic Mysteries

Short Stories for Young Sleuths from Mystery Writers of America

by Grabenstein, Chris

eBook - 2020

A collection of short, interactive mystery stories from some of your favorite sleuth writers. Available in multiple formats. A collection of short, interactive mystery stories from some of your favorite sleuth writers. Available in multiple formats. Show less

A collection of short, interactive mystery stories from some of your favorite sleuth writers. Available in multiple formats. A collection of short, interactive mystery stories from some of your favorite sleuth writers. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family

The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family

by Kapit, Sarah

Book - 2021

After deciding to start a detective agency of her own, Lara Finkel realizes that the biggest mysteries can be found within her own family. After deciding to start a detective agency of her own, Lara Finkel realizes that the biggest mysteries can be found within her own family. Show less

After deciding to start a detective agency of her own, Lara Finkel realizes that the biggest mysteries can be found within her own family. After deciding to start a detective agency of her own, Lara Finkel realizes that the biggest mysteries can be found within her own family. Show less

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The Harlem Charade

The Harlem Charade

by Tarpley, Natasha Anastasia

Book - 2017

Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfathe...Show more Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfather is attacked they band together to find out who is responsible--and the search leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune, and into conflict with an ambitious politician who wants to turn Harlem into an historic amusement park. Show less

Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfathe...Show more Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfather is attacked they band together to find out who is responsible--and the search leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune, and into conflict with an ambitious politician who wants to turn Harlem into an historic amusement park. Show less

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Baby Monkey, Private Eye

Baby Monkey, Private Eye

by Selznick, Brian

Book - 2018

Baby Monkey, private eye, will investigate stolen jewels, missing pizzas, and other mysteries--if he can manage to figure out how to put his pants on. Baby Monkey, private eye, will investigate stolen jewels, missing pizzas, and other mysteries--if he can manage to figure out how to put his pants on. Show less

Baby Monkey, private eye, will investigate stolen jewels, missing pizzas, and other mysteries--if he can manage to figure out how to put his pants on. Baby Monkey, private eye, will investigate stolen jewels, missing pizzas, and other mysteries--if he can manage to figure out how to put his pants on. Show less

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The Unbelievable Oliver and the Four Jokers

The Unbelievable Oliver and the Four Jokers

by Bosch, Pseudonymous

Book - 2019

Already failing as a magician, Oliver gives the role of investigator a try when a classmates birthday presents are stolen. Already failing as a magician, Oliver gives the role of investigator a try when a classmates birthday presents are stolen. Show less

Already failing as a magician, Oliver gives the role of investigator a try when a classmates birthday presents are stolen. Already failing as a magician, Oliver gives the role of investigator a try when a classmates birthday presents are stolen. Show less

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The Hotel Whodunit

The Hotel Whodunit

by Rivera, Lilliam

Book - 2020

When a diamond-encrusted swim cap goes missing, Goldie sees her chance to solve the case on her own! When a diamond-encrusted swim cap goes missing, Goldie sees her chance to solve the case on her own! Show less

When a diamond-encrusted swim cap goes missing, Goldie sees her chance to solve the case on her own! When a diamond-encrusted swim cap goes missing, Goldie sees her chance to solve the case on her own! Show less

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Fast Pitch

Fast Pitch

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2021

Determined to find the truth behind an alleged crime that has tarnished her family name for decades, Shenice just wants to prove that she belongs on the field with her team. Determined to find the truth behind an alleged crime that has tarnished her family name for decades, Shenice just wants to prove that she belongs on the field with her team. Show less

Determined to find the truth behind an alleged crime that has tarnished her family name for decades, Shenice just wants to prove that she belongs on the field with her team. Determined to find the truth behind an alleged crime that has tarnished her family name for decades, Shenice just wants to prove that she belongs on the field with her team. Show less

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Pigeon P.I

Pigeon P.I

by McLaren, Meg

Book - 2017

A pigeon private eye captures a birdnapper with help from his feathered friends. A pigeon private eye captures a birdnapper with help from his feathered friends. Show less

A pigeon private eye captures a birdnapper with help from his feathered friends. A pigeon private eye captures a birdnapper with help from his feathered friends. Show less

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Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring

by Cervantes, Angela

Book - 2018

When Lizzie and Gael share an irresistible challenge, to find the peacock ring that once belonged to artist Frida Kahlo, Paloma decides it is the perfect way to honor her father. When Lizzie and Gael share an irresistible challenge, to find the peacock ring that once belonged to artist Frida Kahlo, Paloma decides it is the perfect way to honor her father. Show less

When Lizzie and Gael share an irresistible challenge, to find the peacock ring that once belonged to artist Frida Kahlo, Paloma decides it is the perfect way to honor her father. When Lizzie and Gael share an irresistible challenge, to find the peacock ring that once belonged to artist Frida Kahlo, Paloma decides it is the perfect way to honor her father. Show less

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The Strangers

The Strangers

The Strangers

by Haddix, Margaret Peterson

eBook - 2019

After discovering eery similarities to 3 kidnapped children, the Greystone kids attempt to put the pieces of what they always assumed to be normal lives together. Available in multiple formats. After discovering eery similarities to 3 kidnapped children, the Greystone kids attempt to put the pieces of what they always assumed to be normal lives together. Available in multiple formats. Show less

After discovering eery similarities to 3 kidnapped children, the Greystone kids attempt to put the pieces of what they always assumed to be normal lives together. Available in multiple formats. After discovering eery similarities to 3 kidnapped children, the Greystone kids attempt to put the pieces of what they always assumed to be normal lives together. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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Julieta and the Diamond Enigma

Julieta and the Diamond Enigma

by Duarte Armendáriz, Luisana

Book - 2020

In order to exonerate her father, Julieta must prove that her father is not responsible for the missing diamond. In order to exonerate her father, Julieta must prove that her father is not responsible for the missing diamond. Show less

In order to exonerate her father, Julieta must prove that her father is not responsible for the missing diamond. In order to exonerate her father, Julieta must prove that her father is not responsible for the missing diamond. Show less

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The First Case

The First Case

by Gumpaw, Felix

Graphic Novel - 2021

The first in a new graphic novel series, join the pup detectives of Pawston Elementary as they put an end to pet-ty crime at their school. The first in a new graphic novel series, join the pup detectives of Pawston Elementary as they put an end to pet-ty crime at their school. Show less

The first in a new graphic novel series, join the pup detectives of Pawston Elementary as they put an end to pet-ty crime at their school. The first in a new graphic novel series, join the pup detectives of Pawston Elementary as they put an end to pet-ty crime at their school. Show less

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The Way to Bea

The Way to Bea

by Yeh, Kat

Book - 2017

Recently estranged from her best friend and weeks away from shifting from only child to big sister, seventh grader Beatrix Lee consoles herself by writing...Show more Recently estranged from her best friend and weeks away from shifting from only child to big sister, seventh grader Beatrix Lee consoles herself by writing haiku in invisible ink and hiding the poems, but one day she finds a reply--is it the librarian with all the answers, the editor of the school paper who admits to admiring her poetry, an old friend feeling remorse, or the boy obsessed with visiting the local labyrinth? Show less

Recently estranged from her best friend and weeks away from shifting from only child to big sister, seventh grader Beatrix Lee consoles herself by writing...Show more Recently estranged from her best friend and weeks away from shifting from only child to big sister, seventh grader Beatrix Lee consoles herself by writing haiku in invisible ink and hiding the poems, but one day she finds a reply--is it the librarian with all the answers, the editor of the school paper who admits to admiring her poetry, an old friend feeling remorse, or the boy obsessed with visiting the local labyrinth? Show less

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Field Tripped

Field Tripped

by Woodrow, Allan

Book - 2018

A class of fith graders going on a field trip to the mansion of a local eccentric in the hopes of finding the secret inventions hidden there. A class of fith graders going on a field trip to the mansion of a local eccentric in the hopes of finding the secret inventions hidden there. Show less

A class of fith graders going on a field trip to the mansion of a local eccentric in the hopes of finding the secret inventions hidden there. A class of fith graders going on a field trip to the mansion of a local eccentric in the hopes of finding the secret inventions hidden there. Show less

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The Monster Hypothesis

The Monster Hypothesis

by Bernard, Romily

Book - 2019

Legend has it that a curse turns all the the town's children into monsters, but Kick is determined to us sicence to figure out what is actually going on. Legend has it that a curse turns all the the town's children into monsters, but Kick is determined to us sicence to figure out what is actually going on. Show less

Legend has it that a curse turns all the the town's children into monsters, but Kick is determined to us sicence to figure out what is actually going on. Legend has it that a curse turns all the the town's children into monsters, but Kick is determined to us sicence to figure out what is actually going on. Show less

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The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel

The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel

by Chari, Sheela

Book - 2020

A friend has gone missing, his favorite podcaster has announced that "something BIG is going to happen," and Mars is on the case! A friend has gone missing, his favorite podcaster has announced that "something BIG is going to happen," and Mars is on the case! Show less

A friend has gone missing, his favorite podcaster has announced that "something BIG is going to happen," and Mars is on the case! A friend has gone missing, his favorite podcaster has announced that "something BIG is going to happen," and Mars is on the case! Show less

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Mystery on Magnolia Circle

Mystery on Magnolia Circle

by Klise, Kate

Book - 2021

Stuck in a cast for the summer, Ivy spends her days at the front window, watching her neighbors and their mysterious behaviors. Stuck in a cast for the summer, Ivy spends her days at the front window, watching her neighbors and their mysterious behaviors. Show less

Stuck in a cast for the summer, Ivy spends her days at the front window, watching her neighbors and their mysterious behaviors. Stuck in a cast for the summer, Ivy spends her days at the front window, watching her neighbors and their mysterious behaviors. Show less

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