Mystery books for kids

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Spies, aliens and more!

Who doesn't love a good mystery? 

From spies to aliens, detectives to magic, these books are great for inquisitive readers!

Popular Mystery books for kids books
Friday Barnes 6: Danger Ahead
R.A. Spratt
Two Wolves
Tristan Bancks
Alice-Miranda Holds the Key
Jacqueline Harvey
History Mysteries: Diamond Jack
Mark Greenwood
Aliens, Ghosts and Vanishings
Stella Tarakson, Richard Morden
Friday Barnes 1: Girl Detective
R.A. Spratt
The Boy and the Spy
Felice Arena
The Fall
Diogo Mainardi
The Beast of Hushing Wood
Gabrielle Wang
History Mysteries: The Lost Explorer
Mark Greenwood

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