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Sherlock Holmes-Like Mysteries for Young Readers

A list of books full of mystery and intrigue, perfect for middle grade readers.

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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.
    eBook, 2016Aladdin, 2016
  • 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.
    eBook, 2016Clarion Books, 2016
  • 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.
    eBook, 2018Scholastic Inc., 2018
  • 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.
    eBook, 2004Penguin Young Readers Group, 2004
  • 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.
    eBook, 2021Sourcebooks, 2021
  • This book has everything a young detective wants: an old boarding school, secret societies and puzzles hidden in the walls of the school.
    eBook, 2019Sourcebooks, 2019
  • 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.
    eBook, 2020HarperCollins, 2020
  • This book does a wonderful job of blending the past with the present, incorporating historical elements while still keeping the action going.
    eBook, 2018Scholastic Inc., 2018
  • This book is a wonder in storytelling. The characters are vibrant and stirring. They make the whole story come to life.
    eBook, 2014HarperCollins, 2014
  • 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.
    eBook, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • This book is infused with Chinese mythology and history. It's a great, authentic story that really draws the reader in.
    Book, 2017New York, New York : Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2017. — J MF ZHANG
  • 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.
    eBook, 2019HarperCollins, 2019
  • This books a modern day take on "Harriet the Spy" and it's perfect for a young, fresh audience.
    eBook, 2022HarperCollins, 2022
  • 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.
    eBook, 2016Bloomsbury Publishing, 2016
  • 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, 2020Toronto : Tundra Books, 2020. — J MF JOCELYN
  • This is a great mystery that follows a scavenger hunt. It is such a fun journey that doesn't let up.
    eBook, 2015Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2015
  • 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.
    eBook, 2011Penguin Young Readers Group, 2011
  • This book is perfect for young kids who love art, history and mysteries. It's like "The Da Vinci Code" for kids.
    eBook, 2012Scholastic Inc., 2012