| History Mystery Books Compiled by
Tini Maier, Librarian at Buckman Elementary School in Portland Oregon Read these inspiring mystery stories about detectives, inspectors and spies. They are filled with intrigue and fun, and maybe you'll learn a trick or two to use in your own investigations. Note: They are listed in order from easiest to the more challenging reads to help you (or your parent or teacher) find a book that's right for you! Nate the Great Author: Marjorie Weinman Shermat Publisher: Yearling Books, 1977 A series of 21 mysteries featuring the entertaining neighborhood detective, Nate the Great. In Nate the Great Goes Undercover, Nate goes on his first stake out to unravel the mystery of the garbage snatcher. Inspector Hopper Author: Doug Cushman Publisher: Harper Collins Juvenile Books, 2001 There is no mystery too small or too large for Inspector Hopper and his partner McBugg. In this collection of short stories the dynamic duo are on the case when Mrs. Ladybug goes missing! Hello Math Readers Author: Joanne Rocklin Publisher: Cartwheel Books Hello Math Readers, a fun series, includes money, math and problem solving mysteries with activities. In The Backyard Treasure, Liz the Wiz and her younger brother use a map of the backyard, detective codes and a chart to solve Zack's mystery. A-Z Mysteries Author: Ron Roy Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are a team of neighborhood detectives that investigate mysteries. The Canary Caper launches the team into a search after Mrs. Davis's canary mysteriously disappears! Invisible Inc. Author: Elizabeth Levy Publisher: Scholastic A mystery series featuring a team of clever detectives who make use of their special abilities (invisibility, lip reading, and logic) to solve mysteries. The series includes The Mystery of the Missing Dog and other baffling mysteries! Cam Jensen Series Author: David A. Adler Publisher: Puffin Cam is a bright young heroine with a photographic memory. Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Circus Clown follows Cam as she tries to use her photographic memory to find a pick pocket at the circus. Encyclopedia Brown Author: Donald J. Sobol Publisher: Skylark The Encyclopedia Brown series consists of brain-twisting mysteries that Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown solves with his computer-like brain. Work with Leroy to crack these cases and find the answers to the mysteries in the back of the book! Bug Muldoon: The Garden of Fear Author: Paul Shipton Publisher: Puffin, 2003 Bug Muldoon is the best private investigator in the garden! Bug takes on the case of the missing insect and finds himself smack dab in the middle of a garden wide conspiracy. Spider Kane: The Mystery Under the May Apple Author: Mary Pope Osborne Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1992 Spider Kane, the calm and sophisticated detective is on the case when Leon Leafwing's new girlfriend, Mimi vanishes. The case takes many twists and turns as Spider Kane gets to the bottom of the mystery. Dovey Coe Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Publisher: Aladdin Library, 2001 Dovey Coe is on trial for murder when she is found in the same room as Parnell Caraway's dead body. Although Dovey hated Parnell, she swears she didn't kill him and she is determined to clear her name. The Eye the Ear and the Arm Author: Nancy Farmer Publisher: Firebird Books, 1995 It's the year 2194 in Zimbabwe and General Matsika needs help! His three children have been kidnapped and forced to work in a plastics mine. The Ear the Eye and the Arm are hired to bring the children back home safely. The House of Dies Drear Author: Virginia Hamilton Publisher: Simon Pulse, 1984 This history mystery tells the tale of Thomas Smalls's adventure in their Ohio home that was once an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Thomas explores the hidden, haunted passageways under the house and learns about abolitionists and escaped slaves. The Secret of Gumbo Grove Author: Eleanora Tate Publisher: Yearling Books, 1996 Eleven year old Raisin Stackhouse helps Miss Effie clean up the old cemetery and in the process she learns about the African-American history of her Southern town. Along the way Raisin learns valuable life lessons while piecing together a town mystery buried for generations. Johnny Dixon Mysteries, The Mummy the Will and the Crypt Author: John Bellairs Publisher: Puffin, 1996 When an eccentric cereal tycoon dies, twelve-year old Johnny Dixon is on the hunt for his hidden will. With the help of Professor Childermass, Johnny finds more than just a will, he finds an adventure! Sammy Keyes Mysteries Author: Wendelin Van Draanen Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Sammy Keyes is a 13-year-old girl sleuth supreme. In Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception she attends an art gallery reception wearing high tops and manages to tackle a thief who tries to wreck the party with a stickup. China Town Mysteries, The Case of the Goblin Pearls Author: Laurence Yep Publisher: Harper Trophy, 1998 When the infamous Goblin pearls are stolen during the New Years Parade it's up to 12- year-old Lily to solve the mystery. Lily sets out with the help of her Auntie Tiger Lily to catch the thieves. Harriet the Spy Author: Louis Fizhugh Publisher: Yearling Books, 2001 Curious and intelligent Harriet, spies on friends and family and takes careful notes in her secret notebook. When her secret notebook falls into the wrong hands it ends up being nothing but trouble for Harriet. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Author: E.L. Konigsburg Publisher: Aladdin Library, 1998 Claude and her little brother Jamie have hatched a plan to run away and live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Surrounded by art of all kinds the two decide to learn more about the mysterious sculpture, "Angel." About Tini Maier: |
