Recommended Mysteries

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Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6 by James Howe
Who got swapped by the mind swappers? You would really like Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6 because it is a really exciting book.
reviewed by Alex S

Which Witch by Eva Ibbotson
How will Arriman find his wife? Arriman the wizard is trying to find a wife, but the seven witches are keeping a secret from Arriman, and Arriman is trying to find out the witches’ secrets. If you like a good mystery check out Which Witch at the MS library.
reviewed by Alexandra I

Cam Jansen and the Babe Ruth Baseball by David Adler
Who stole the Babe Ruth baseball? Cam Jansen and the Babe Ruth Baseball is a great book for 1st-3 rd graders. I like it for its suspense.
reviewed by Chris W

House with the Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs
I loved this book because it has tons of action twists and will make you want to read more! So if you’re an action and magic lover, step this way and read The House with the Clock in its Walls!
reviewed by Denra D

 

Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce
What would you do if the clock struck thirteen? Tom’s Midnight Garden, a great book for mystery and suspencse lovers, tells the story of a young boy who is sent away to stay with an aunt and uncle. Tom isn’t sure he can survive the summer. Then, one night the clock struck thirteen.
reviewed by Ella C

Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man by Wendelin Van Draanen
Sammy Keyes is a girl who is trick or treating and finds a guy on the road suffocating in a mask. Who did it? Why did that person do it? Is that guy dead? You’ll have find out. I would rate 7 out of 10 because of a traitor and other stuff you’ll find out.
reviewed by Eric Z

The Big Nap: a Chet Gecko Mystery by Bruce Hale
Why did the kids act weird at the school? The Big Nap is a book that you should read because it is exhilarating.
reviewed by JoJo M

The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse by Bruce Hale
Do Chet the Gecko and Natalie the Mockingbird find out who stole Shirley Chameleon’s brother, Billy Chameleon? The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse is really funny, exciting, and mysterious.
reviewed by Mia T

The Deadly Dungeon by Ron Roy
Who is haunting the castle? Find out in The Deadly Dungeon. This is a wonderful mystery of how three kids find the answer of the voice that haunts the castle! I think this story is worth reading because as you get more into the story you are desperate to find the answer!
reviewed by Julia S

The Mystery of the 99 Steps by Carolyn Keene
Where are the 99 steps located? The Mystery of the 99 Steps is very humorous. And it is so exciting that it has you are sitting on the edge of your chair all the way through.
reviewed by Rosemary E

                                      

Famous Five by Enid Blyton
Who stole the rare formula ingredients? I liked Famous Five because in the story the suspects are always changing! And when you think it’s over another thing pops up!
reviewed by Sandeep R

The Mummy Awakes by Megan Stine
Why does the mummy want to kill Cameron? The Mummy Awakes is a good book for all ages. If you read it you will love it!
reviewed by Sean S

Afternoon of the Elves by Janet Taylor Lisle
Is Sara-Kate really an elf? Hillary is a normal fourth grader, but when strange and mysterious Sara-Kate shows Hillary an elf village, Hillary isn’t sure she believes it. But the real question is why does Sara-Kate do everything by herself? Where is her mother? Is she an elf? I really like Afternoon of the Elves because it’s a really exciting book.
reviewed by Sydney R

The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) by Ellen Raskin
Where is Leon? Mrs.Carillon has been looking for Leon for 20 years, but her husband is nowhere to be found! Will she ever find him? Anyone who has read The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) will agree that anyone who reads it will love it.
reviewed by Sidney L

I Know What you Did Last Wednesday by Anthony Horowitz
Will Tim and his brother make it back from the dangerous island without getting hurt?Something doesn’t seem right about the letter Tim and his brother are sent. They only go because there was a P.S. that offered a lot of money. I Know What you Did Last Wednesday is a great horror book for third grade to sixth grade.
reviewed by Ben R

 

The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence
Flavia is a 12 years old girl that likes mysteries. Nuba is a slave girl who likes dogs and she needs to learn Latin. Jonathan is a 12 year old boy that was friends with Flavia and Lumpus is a boy that lost his tongue He does not know how to write so he can’t tell them how he lost his tongue. They look for a killer that killsdogs. Will Flavia find the killer in time before he kills her dog Scuto? Read the book to find out. The Thieves of Ostia is a great book! If you like mystery and historical fiction read this book.

Last Shot by John Feinstein
Will Steve and Susan Carol stop Chip’s blackmailer? Last Shot is a great basketball mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
reviewed by Jack B

 

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