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General Recommendations

Mystery and detective chapter books for children

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cclErin

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Books for budding detectives! A mix of younger fiction (first chapter books), and older fiction.

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cclErin

Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

16 items

16 items

A Perfect Mistake

A Perfect Mistake

by Conklin, Melanie

Book - 2022

Max is the tallest kid in his class and has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. His friend, Will, was found in the wood in a coma. When the local authoriti...Show more Max is the tallest kid in his class and has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. His friend, Will, was found in the wood in a coma. When the local authorities run out of leads, Max realizes that he needs to help them find out what really happened to Will. (Older fiction). Show less

Max is the tallest kid in his class and has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. His friend, Will, was found in the wood in a coma. When the local authoriti...Show more Max is the tallest kid in his class and has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. His friend, Will, was found in the wood in a coma. When the local authorities run out of leads, Max realizes that he needs to help them find out what really happened to Will. (Older fiction). Show less

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The School Spy

The School Spy

by Sieveking, Laura

Book - 2021

There is trouble at Eden College and Ella needs to find out what's going on. Written by popular Australian author, Laura Sieveking. (Older fiction). There is trouble at Eden College and Ella needs to find out what's going on. Written by popular Australian author, Laura Sieveking. (Older fiction). Show less

There is trouble at Eden College and Ella needs to find out what's going on. Written by popular Australian author, Laura Sieveking. (Older fiction). There is trouble at Eden College and Ella needs to find out what's going on. Written by popular Australian author, Laura Sieveking. (Older fiction). Show less

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Chasing Danger

Chasing Danger

by Harvey, Jacqueline, 1969-

Book - 2022

Older fiction Older fiction Show less

Older fiction Older fiction Show less

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Britain's Biggest Star Is Dad?

Britain's Biggest Star Is Dad?

by Baddiel, Ivor, 1963-

Book - 2021

Sinister things are going on backstage on a TV talent show. Can Abby and Harry find out who is behind the threats? (Older fiction). Sinister things are going on backstage on a TV talent show. Can Abby and Harry find out who is behind the threats? (Older fiction). Show less

Sinister things are going on backstage on a TV talent show. Can Abby and Harry find out who is behind the threats? (Older fiction). Sinister things are going on backstage on a TV talent show. Can Abby and Harry find out who is behind the threats? (Older fiction). Show less

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Bear Bottom

Bear Bottom

by Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-

Book - 2021

12 year old Terry is once again needed to investigate mysterious goings on related to the FunJungle zoo. Book #7 in the FunJungle series. (OLDER FICTION) 12 year old Terry is once again needed to investigate mysterious goings on related to the FunJungle zoo. Book #7 in the FunJungle series. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

12 year old Terry is once again needed to investigate mysterious goings on related to the FunJungle zoo. Book #7 in the FunJungle series. (OLDER FICTION) 12 year old Terry is once again needed to investigate mysterious goings on related to the FunJungle zoo. Book #7 in the FunJungle series. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche

by Springer, Nancy, 1948-

Book - 2021

Enola is the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, who has mysteries to solve in this series set in 1889 London. (OLDER FICTION) Enola is the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, who has mysteries to solve in this series set in 1889 London. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

Enola is the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, who has mysteries to solve in this series set in 1889 London. (OLDER FICTION) Enola is the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, who has mysteries to solve in this series set in 1889 London. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Agent Weasel and the Robber King

Agent Weasel and the Robber King

by East, Nick

Book - 2021

Agent Weasel from the Woodlands Intelligence community (WI6) is trying to stop The Robber King. Lots of action and silliness guaranteed. (YOUNGER FICTION) Agent Weasel from the Woodlands Intelligence community (WI6) is trying to stop The Robber King. Lots of action and silliness guaranteed. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

Agent Weasel from the Woodlands Intelligence community (WI6) is trying to stop The Robber King. Lots of action and silliness guaranteed. (YOUNGER FICTION) Agent Weasel from the Woodlands Intelligence community (WI6) is trying to stop The Robber King. Lots of action and silliness guaranteed. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

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Attack of the Haunted Lunchbox

Attack of the Haunted Lunchbox

by Smith, James, 1975-

Book - 2021

Can there really be a ghost in an old lunchbox? Super Weird Mysteries is a hilarious mystery series, great for fans of DogMan and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (YOUNGER FICTION) Can there really be a ghost in an old lunchbox? Super Weird Mysteries is a hilarious mystery series, great for fans of DogMan and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

Can there really be a ghost in an old lunchbox? Super Weird Mysteries is a hilarious mystery series, great for fans of DogMan and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (YOUNGER FICTION) Can there really be a ghost in an old lunchbox? Super Weird Mysteries is a hilarious mystery series, great for fans of DogMan and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

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Spy School

Spy School

by Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-

Book - 2013

This is the first book in an exciting series featuring Ben Ripley, a boy whose dream is to become a highly skilled secret agent. Read them in order if you can. (OLDER FICTION) This is the first book in an exciting series featuring Ben Ripley, a boy whose dream is to become a highly skilled secret agent. Read them in order if you can. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

This is the first book in an exciting series featuring Ben Ripley, a boy whose dream is to become a highly skilled secret agent. Read them in order if you can. (OLDER FICTION) This is the first book in an exciting series featuring Ben Ripley, a boy whose dream is to become a highly skilled secret agent. Read them in order if you can. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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Robot Rescue!

Robot Rescue!

by Dixon, Franklin W., pseud

Book - 2021

On the back of each book in the Clue Book series it lists the scene, the facts, the crime, the suspects, and the mission. Frank and Joe are very busy trying to close cases! (YOUNGER FICTION) On the back of each book in the Clue Book series it lists the scene, the facts, the crime, the suspects, and the mission. Frank and Joe are very busy trying to close cases! (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

On the back of each book in the Clue Book series it lists the scene, the facts, the crime, the suspects, and the mission. Frank and Joe are very busy trying to close cases! (YOUNGER FICTION) On the back of each book in the Clue Book series it lists the scene, the facts, the crime, the suspects, and the mission. Frank and Joe are very busy trying to close cases! (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

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Murder Most Unladylike

Murder Most Unladylike

A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery

by Stevens, Robin, 1988-

Book - 2019

Older fiction Older fiction Show less

Older fiction Older fiction Show less

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Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt

by McGann, Erika

Book - 2019

Cass, Lex and Nicholas investigate crimes, solve mysteries and have their own secret clubhouse. In this book they are investigating a missing locket. (YOUNGER FICTION) Cass, Lex and Nicholas investigate crimes, solve mysteries and have their own secret clubhouse. In this book they are investigating a missing locket. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

Cass, Lex and Nicholas investigate crimes, solve mysteries and have their own secret clubhouse. In this book they are investigating a missing locket. (YOUNGER FICTION) Cass, Lex and Nicholas investigate crimes, solve mysteries and have their own secret clubhouse. In this book they are investigating a missing locket. (YOUNGER FICTION) Show less

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Danger at the Iron Dragon

Danger at the Iron Dragon

by Keene, Carolyn, pseud

Book - 2021

Action and mystery set at a Jiu-Jitsu gym. Part of the Nancy Drew diaries series (OLDER FICTION). Action and mystery set at a Jiu-Jitsu gym. Part of the Nancy Drew diaries series (OLDER FICTION). Show less

Action and mystery set at a Jiu-Jitsu gym. Part of the Nancy Drew diaries series (OLDER FICTION). Action and mystery set at a Jiu-Jitsu gym. Part of the Nancy Drew diaries series (OLDER FICTION). Show less

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The Abbey Mystery

The Abbey Mystery

by Golding, Julia, 1969-

Book - 2021

It is 1789, and thirteen year old Jane Austen must engage her detective skills. (OLDER FICTION) It is 1789, and thirteen year old Jane Austen must engage her detective skills. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

It is 1789, and thirteen year old Jane Austen must engage her detective skills. (OLDER FICTION) It is 1789, and thirteen year old Jane Austen must engage her detective skills. (OLDER FICTION) Show less

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The Great Diamond Heist

The Great Diamond Heist

by Clover, Andrew

Book - 2021

The final book in a very funny and action-packed series. It is a thicker book but has pictures on every page so is very accessible. Recommended for 8+ years. The final book in a very funny and action-packed series. It is a thicker book but has pictures on every page so is very accessible. Recommended for 8+ years. Show less

The final book in a very funny and action-packed series. It is a thicker book but has pictures on every page so is very accessible. Recommended for 8+ years. The final book in a very funny and action-packed series. It is a thicker book but has pictures on every page so is very accessible. Recommended for 8+ years. Show less

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Nancy Drew, Girl Detective

Nancy Drew, Girl Detective

#44, Sabotage Surrender

by Keene, Carolyn, pseud

Book - 2011

A classic mystery series. A classic mystery series. Show less

A classic mystery series. A classic mystery series. Show less

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