Mystery Books

*Synopsis: This series features three smart kids who solve crimes and mysteries. They live in a small town in Connecticut, called Green Lawn. The kids are Dink Duncan, Josh Pinto, and Ruth Rose Hathaway. They are third graders and live near each other. They have hobbies and pets and parents, but what they love most is a good mystery. 

Why I like this series:  A to Z Mysteries is a good book for beginner chapter book readers (7 - 8 years). It is about three friends who solve fun and interesting mysteries in each book. There are 26 books in this series plus super editions. 

Age Recommendation: 7-10 years

*Synopsis from ronroy.com

*Synopsis: Jake Evans has embarked on a two-month vacation in some of America’s most wild places. From waterfalls to caverns, mountain lakes and meltwater steams, he and his friends will explore lost landmarks and find hidden clues to an ancient mystery. Along the way, he will learn what it takes to survive in the backcountry. He’ll discover connections to the past and a deep longing for experiences that only come our way when we venture outside.

Why I like this series:  National Park Mystery series is an interesting book about three friends who solve dangerous and full of risk mysteries. There are currently only three books published but 7 more are on the way.

Age Recommendation:  10-12 years

*Synopsis from nationalparkmysteries.com

Synopsis: The Boxcar Children tells the story of four orphaned children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny. Really good mystery books, not too scary but very exciting. Even though each book has a different mystery they all show how much the kids love each other and their grandfather and how they are willing to work hard.

Why I like this series: Boxcar children is one of my favorite series because it involves my favorite genre: mystery. It is about four orphan siblings who live with their grandfather and in each book they solve a different and interesting mystery.

Age recommendation: 7-10 years

*Synopsis from commonsensemedia.com