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Batthew Aromascent and the Missing Corpse Flower (Batthew Aromascent, Book 1)

Ella Mulvey, John Roebuck

The first dazzling book in an exciting new adventure mystery series about the rich world of fragrance, starring a young Nose named Batthew Aromascent, whose parents disappeared under mysterious circumstances. 

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The Detective’s Guide to Paris

Nicki Greenberg

1920s Paris bursts to life in this captivating return to the world and characters of Nicki Greenberg's The Detective's Guide mysteries.

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The Strange Sighting

Ash Harrier

Alice England and her friends are back with a mystery that throws them straight in the deep end.

Alice has a special talent. When she touches the belongings of the…

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Copycat

Kelli Anne Hawkins

A funny and thrilling mystery from the author of The School for Talking Pets and Birdbrain

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The Lost Library

Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass

The New York Times bestselling authors of Bob, Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, introduce readers to a little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on…

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Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Recipe for Trouble

Sarah Todd Taylor

A fast-paced adventure full of daring action and delicious cakes!

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Wretched Waterpark

Kiersten White

Twins Theo and Alexander and their sister Wil are abruptly dropped off at their Aunt Saffronia’s house, where they learn they must complete a series of tasks in order to…

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The Ministry of Unladylike Activity

Robin Stevens

The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

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Mic Drop

Sharna Jackson

The sequel to HIGH-RISE MYSTERY, another whodunnit in the phenomenal mystery series by Sharna Jackson.

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The Mysterious Benedict Society (2020 reissue)

Trenton Lee Stewart

Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance are the unusually talented children in this mind-bending adventure that celebrates curiosity, imagination and ingenuity.

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The Detective’s Guide to Ocean Travel

Nicki Greenberg

The first middle-grade novel from award-winning author Nicki Greenberg, this book is a classic whodunnit mystery set aboard a grand ocean liner in the 1920s.

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Murder Most Unladylike: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery, Book 1

Robin Stevens

When Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong set up their very own secret detective agency at Deepdean School for Girls, they struggle to find any truly exciting mysteries to investigate. (Unless…

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The London Eye Mystery

Siobhan Dowd

Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim board the London Eye. But after half an hour it lands and everyone steps off–except Salim. Where could he have gone? Ted and…

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Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Spoonful of Spying

Sarah Todd Taylor

Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes! Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Eclair leads an…

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The Very Merry Murder Club

Serena Patel (ed.), Robin Stevens (ed.)

A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the…

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Look into my eyes

Lauren Child

Hey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. Break out of boredom with Ruby Redfort, the super-awesome teen detective series from multi-million-copy bestseller Lauren Child…

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The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes, Book 1)

Nancy Springer

When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare…

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Murder in Velvet

Sarah Wynne

13-year-old Grace loves her new charity shop coat. In fact, it's perfect. Except for one tiny thing. When she wears it, she sees visions of the previous owner's life…

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Kat Wolfe Investigates

Lauren St John

Introducing pet-sitter and amateur detective, Kat Wolfe, in her first exciting adventure!

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Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Chris Grabenstein

Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids, (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His…

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Three Times Lucky

Sheila Turnage

Rising sixth grader Miss Moses LoBeau lives in the small town of Tupelo Landing, NC. Although Mo hopes someday to find her upstream mother, she’s found a home with the…

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Friday Barnes 1: Girl Detective

R.A. Spratt

Imagine if Sherlock Holmes was an eleven - year - old girl! When girl detective Friday Barnes solves a bank robbery she uses the reward money to send herself to…

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Catvinkle and the Missing Tulips

Elliot Perlman

When best friends Catvinkle and Ula are asked to defend two sheep accused of eating Amsterdam’s tulips, they’re not sure what to believe. The sheep say they’re innocent, but they…

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Withering-by-Sea (Stella Montgomery, #1)

Judith Rossell

Discover the gorgeously illustrated series that’s loved by tens of thousands of readers!

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The Peacock Detectives

Carly Nugent

Shortlisted for the 2017 Text Prize, The Peacock Detectives is a delightfully Australian story about self-discovery and dealing with change for upper middle-graders.

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Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour

Ally Carter

The first book in a captivating new series from the bestselling author of Gallagher Girls.

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Poison for Breakfast

Lemony Snicket

A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise. For curious children and adults alike.

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The Secret Key: Agatha Oddly (Book1)

Lena Jones

Meet thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly - a bold, determined heroine, and the star of a stylish new detective series.

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The Curse in the Candlelight

Sophie Cleverly

There’s a new girl at Rookwood School, and new mystery for Scarlet and Ivy to solve.

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The Ghost of Howlers Beach (The Butter O'Bryan Mysteries, Book 1)

Jackie French

Butter O'Bryan has been told there are ghosts on Howler’s Beach, but are there?

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The Puzzling Pearls (Plum and Woo, Book 1)

Lisa Siberry

A dazzling, whip-smart mystery series about two very different girls and a whole heap of danger …

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A Case of Grave Danger (The Violet Veil Mysteries, Book 1)

Sophie Cleverly

A breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series, beautifully illustrated by Hannah Peck.

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The Secret Detectives

Ella Risbridger

Inspired by The Secret Garden and the golden age of crime writing, The Secret Detectives is a gripping, beautifully historical mystery. Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.

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The Fire Star: A Maven & Reeve Mystery

A.L. Tait

A maid with a plan. A squire with a secret. A missing jewel. A kingdom in turmoil.

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Dead Good Detectives

Jenny McLachlan

Meet the ghosts in this hilariously heart-racing and spooky adventure and young souls of 8+ by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series.

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The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin

BE CLASSIC with The Westing Game, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett.

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When You Reach Me

Rebecca Stead

Miranda and Sal are friends, but when Sal gets punched by a kid for no apparent reason, he shuts Miranda out of his life. Then she finds a mysterious note…

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The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, Book 1)

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew has to help Mr Crowley’s friends find his missing will before the evil Topham family steals his full inheritance.

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