detective and mystery stories

"It's the anniversary of daring Violet Parma's arrival in Eerie. But even after a year of searching, she still hasn't found her missing parents, and anxious Herbert Lemon has learned little else about why he washed up on the shore in a crate of lemons as a baby. What's more, the creators of the Anomalous Phenomena podcast have dropped anchor in town and are fishing around for secrets. Keeping ahead of the podcasters, Herbie and Violet set sail for the dangerous 'treasure island' where villain Sebastian Eels's twin sister mysteriously vanished years ago. Will they discover the heart of Eerie-on-Sea's mysteries, or will Herbie and Violet be the next to disappear?"--Provided by publisher.

"Three children track down clues to pirate treasure, uncover a smuggling ring, and confront the ecological damage of the fishing industry in Gilded Age Florida"-- Provided by publisher.

Now that the family reunion is over and the murderer has been caught, Shenanigan Swift can return to important projects, like searching for the long-lost family treasure. But trouble always finds Shenanigan, and when a valuable painting is stolen from Swift House by a group of eccentric art thieves known as Ouvolpo, she is determined to get it back--even if it means chasing them all the way to Paris. A new adventure is about to begin, and Shenanigan's sleuthing skills will soon be tested like never before.

"After a merciless winter, spring has sprung in 1880 Stockholm, and the city awaits the arrival of the SS Vega, the first ship to have sailed the Northeast Passage. Life is busy at the orphanage, but twelve-year-old Mika quickly notices that the older orphans are up to something--and it doesn't look good. When Constable Hoff approaches her with information about thefts around the city, Mika becomes even more concerned about what the other kids are up to--and what they might be planning for the Vega celebration. The police will have no sympathy for orphans, and she'd hate to see her friends condemned to life in jail. But Mika soon finds herself in a bind she can't get out of--one that could condemn her own life. Can Mika uncover who is really behind the thefts in the city and keep her friends safe, without getting caught?"--Provided by publisher.

"When eleven-year-old Maizy finds a box of vintage Nancy Drew books, her mysterious discovery uncovers a truth from the past that will lead to self-discovery in the present, connecting three generations of women"--Provided by publisher.

The Real Pigeons, crime-fighting heroes that are ready for anything, wonder who will protect them when they don't know how to swim.

"This time Sherlock Junior and his friend Walter, aka Watson, will be among the suspects themselves. During a visit to the British Museum the boys discover a priceless chess piece--bishop--has its head off. When the guards of the museum, alerted by the young detective, arrive, the figure of the messenger is lost in the general confusion! Will the deduction skill fail Sherlock and Watson again this time?"--Google translate.

While visiting their grandfather in a small New England town, twelve-year old twins Jade and Simon investigate a series of mysterious creature attacks.

Usually avoiding adventure of any kind, eleven-year-old Leo is unfortunately drawn into a mystery, along with his danger-loving sister, when his late Grandma's beehives go missing and his ornery Grandpa needs help catching the sticky-fingered thieves.

Hinata is a shy fifth grader who ends up caring for his grandfather's former police dog, Chris, but soon finds out the great detective dog can be more scared than brave.