Books like Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: A Discovery Disappears (Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency (US edition), 1)
Award winning
Myth of the Rain Forest Monster (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure meets legend in thrilling forest setting.
Encourages teamwork, bravery, and curiosity.
Boosts literacy with engaging narrative and vocabulary.
Ideal read for bonding and interactive discussions.
Myth of the Rain Forest Monster (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
Award winning
Katie Fry, Private Eye #1: The Lost Kitten
Katherine Cox, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery stimulates children's curiosity and reasoning.
Encourages independence and self-confidence through Katie's adventures.
Simple language supports early readers' literacy skills.
Promotes values of perseverance and attentiveness.
Katie Fry, Private Eye #1: The Lost Kitten
Katherine Cox, 2015
Award winning
Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion
Andrea Beaty, 2020
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Captivating characters foster emotional connection.
Inspires curiosity and critical thinking.
Supports STEM education through entertaining narrative.
Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion
Andrea Beaty, 2020
Award winning
Detective Dinosaur Undercover
James Skofield, R.W. Alley, 2009
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with mystery-solving dinosaur detective.
Strengthens critical thinking through interactive storytelling.
Enhances literacy with vibrant, accessible language.
Supports learning with humor and unique scenarios.
Detective Dinosaur Undercover
James Skofield, R.W. Alley, 2009
Award winning
Who Stole the Hamster?
N. Griffin, Margo Sorenson, 2015
256 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery stimulates cognitive development and curiosity.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character interactions.
Enhances problem-solving skills with interactive storyline.
Warm illustrations foster visual literacy and engagement.
Who Stole the Hamster?
N. Griffin, Margo Sorenson, 2015
Award winning
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Chronicles a family's migration during the Great Migration.
Highlights resilience and hope in the face of change.
Educates on historical events through a child’s perspective.
Encourages discussions on history and social justice.
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
Award winning
Dotty Detective
Clara Vulliamy, 2016
192 pages
Why to read
Exciting detective adventures spark curiosity and imagination.
Dot's relatable traits inspire confidence in young readers.
Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging mysteries.
Encourages observational skills and attention to detail.
Dotty Detective
Clara Vulliamy, 2016
Award winning
Classics
The Mystery in the Mall (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Exciting mystery that stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Encourages teamwork and family bonding in storytelling.
Develops critical thinking through problem-solving narratives.
Captivating read promoting persistent and analytical skills.
