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Explore young adult books about mystery for children.
767 books
The Inheritance Games #3
The Final Gambit
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
The clock is ticking for Avery to survive Hawthorne House and inherit billions, but a new visitor brings one last puzzle
Ages 12–18
The Factory #1
Undercover Latina
Aya de León
For the child navigating how they present themselves to the world while staying true to their roots and standing up for
Ages 10–14
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2
The Hidden Staircase
Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew faces one of her most famous early challenges as she investigates a mysterious haunting and searches for a se
Ages 8–12
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A Clue Mystery #1
In the Hall with the Knife
Diana Peterfreund
A deadly storm traps six students in a Maine mansion with their headmaster, but when he is found murdered, every student
Ages 12–18
Five Total Strangers
Natalie D. Richards
For the teenager who feels the urgent pressure of family expectations and the chilling anxiety of being trapped in an un
Ages 14–18
The Truth and Lies of Ella Black
Emily Barr
For the teenager grappling with a sense of a hidden, darker self or discovering that their family history is built on a
Ages 14–18
Forever, Again
Victoria Laurie
Lily Bennett stumbles into a murder mystery that reveals strange, unexplainable connections between her own past and her
Ages 12–18
When
Victoria Laurie
For the teen grappling with the weight of things they can't change, this supernatural mystery explores the heavy burden
Ages 12–18
Code Name Verity
The Pearl Thief
Elizabeth Wein
During her final summer at her family's estate, Julie must find a missing archivist and a hoard of lost pearls to clear
Ages 13–18
Orphan Monster Spy #2
Devil Darling Spy
Matt Killeen
For teens who crave historical action and stories of courage under pressure, this thrilling spy novel offers a gripping
Ages 14–18
Picture Me Gone
Meg Rosoff
Twelve-year-old Mila travels to upstate New York to help her father find his missing best friend. Along the way, she beg
Ages 11–15
How the Other Half #2
How the Other Half Kill
P. C. Roscoe
For the teen navigating the burden of high expectations or hidden secrets, this supernatural thriller explores the weigh
Ages 13–18
The Boy Sherlock Holmes #1
Eye of the Crow
Shane Peacock
For the young teen who feels like an outsider and wants to prove their worth, this origins story explores the power of k
Ages 10–14
Lock the Doors
Vincent Ralph
For the teenager who feels like their new home is hiding something. This dark thriller explores the unsettling feeling o
Ages 14–18
Cold
Mariko Tamaki
For the teenager grappling with feeling invisible or misunderstood, this atmospheric mystery explores the quiet edges of
Ages 14–18
Girl Forgotten
April Henry
For the teenager fascinated by true-crime podcasts who wants to see how seeking justice can uncover buried truths and hi
Ages 12–18
The Counselors
Jessica Goodman
For the teenager navigating the pressure of maintaining a perfect image while grappling with the weight of shared secret
Ages 14–18
Frozen Fire
Tim Bowler
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of a fractured home and searching for hope in the wake of an unexplained f
Ages 12–17
Creep
Eireann Corrigan
Sinister letters from a self-proclaimed Sentry threaten to drive Janie and Olivia from their new home unless they can un
Ages 12–17
Far From You
Tess Sharpe
After surviving the attack that killed her best friend, Sophie must hunt for the murderer while fighting to prove her so
Ages 14–18
The Killer's Cousin
Nancy Werlin
After a murder acquittal, seventeen-year-old David tries to start over in a new town, only to find his past colliding wi
Ages 14–18
The Whispering Island #3
The Edge of the Shadows
Elizabeth George
For the teen navigating the intensity of new responsibilities while trying to understand their own unique, and sometimes
Ages 12–18
Let's Split Up
Bill Wood
For the teen who loves a spooky thrill and finding their place in a tight-knit group. A modern, high-stakes mystery abou
Ages 14–18
The Killing Code
Ellie Marney
For the teen seeking a gripping thriller that explores identity and hidden history, this 1940s mystery follows codebreak
Ages 14–18
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