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• Framed!

  Ponti, James

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  This book is fast-paced and fun. It's what any young aspiring detective wishes would happen to them when they are a tween.

• Tru & Nelle

  A Novel

  Neri, G.

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  Considered the first in the true crime genre, Truman Capote wrote "In Cold Blood" but this book is about a young Capote and Harper Lee going around their town solving mysteries. It's adorable and heartwarming.

• City of Ghosts

  Schwab, Victoria • Schwab, V. E.

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  This book is full of history and is creepy in all of the right ways. It's got a bit of a supernatural element too which adds another level of spooky.

• The Westing Game

  Raskin, Ellen

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  This is a classic for a reason. The way the mystery unfolds is so well done that even adults don't see the ending coming.

• What Lives in the Woods

  Currie, Lindsay

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  The friendships in this book are the real highlight. It's great how they work together to solve the mystery of the creepy house they have to live in over the summer.

• The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane

  Nobel, Julia

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  This book has everything a young detective wants: an old boarding school, secret societies and puzzles hidden in the walls of the school.

• From the Desk of Zoe Washington

  Marks, Janae

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  This is a bit of an off beat mystery story but Zoe as a character is one of my favorite. She is so ambitious and memorable.

• The Parker Inheritance

  Johnson, Varian

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  This book does a wonderful job of blending the past with the present, incorporating historical elements while still keeping the action going.

• Greenglass House

  Milford, Kate

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  This book is a wonder in storytelling. The characters are vibrant and stirring. They make the whole story come to life.

• The Mysterious Benedict Society

  Stewart, Trenton Lee

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  This book isn't exactly a mystery, but the trials and puzzles woven throughout the school for gifted kids are a young detective's dream.

• The Emperor's Riddle

  Zhang, Kat, 1991-

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  This book is infused with Chinese mythology and history. It's a great, authentic story that really draws the reader in.

• The Strangers

  The Strangers

  Haddix, Margaret Peterson

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  This book is eerie but not in a creepy way. It's surreal and plays with the idea of identity and how kids learn to be themselves.

• Drew Leclair Gets a Clue

  Bury, Katryn

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  This books a modern day take on "Harriet the Spy" and it's perfect for a young, fresh audience.

• The Great Shelby Holmes

  Eulberg, Elizabeth

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  I love this take on Sherlock Holmes. Shelby is spunky, upbeat and has the best nose for sniffing out a mystery in any kid's book I've read.

• The Body Under the Piano

  Jocelyn, Marthe,

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  This is a tween spin on Agatha Christie's famous characters, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. It is every bit as exciting and mysterious as you hope it to be.

• Book Scavenger

  Chambliss Bertman, Jennifer

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  This is a great mystery that follows a scavenger hunt. It is such a fun journey that doesn't let up.

• Frida, el misterio del anillo del pavo real y yo (Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring)

  Cervantes, Angela

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  This book blends beautiful imagery and Mexican history in a seamless way. It's such a delightful mystery, rich and wonderful.

• Kid Lawyer

  Grisham, John

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  John Grisham is able to take his signature style and translate it to a kid's story. It's full of intrigue without being overly legal or full of jargon.

• Chasing Vermeer

  Balliett, Blue

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  This book is perfect for young kids who love art, history and mysteries. It's like "The Da Vinci Code" for kids.