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Cozy Mysteries for Tweens

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It's getting chilly! Snuggle up and get cozy with a good mystery! These mysteries include puzzles and clues and murders and inheritances and art and some spooky, mysterious locations!

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Premeditated Myrtle

Premeditated Myrtle

A Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery

by Bunce, Elizabeth C.

Book - 2020

Myrtle loves criminal science. So much, in fact, that she studies various methods, keeps an eye on her neighbors, and can't wait for the chance to show h...Show more Myrtle loves criminal science. So much, in fact, that she studies various methods, keeps an eye on her neighbors, and can't wait for the chance to show her skills. So, when her neighbor dies under mysterious circumstances, Myrtle jumps on the chance to investigate, even though no one believes that a murder has taken place. Show less

Myrtle loves criminal science. So much, in fact, that she studies various methods, keeps an eye on her neighbors, and can't wait for the chance to show h...Show more Myrtle loves criminal science. So much, in fact, that she studies various methods, keeps an eye on her neighbors, and can't wait for the chance to show her skills. So, when her neighbor dies under mysterious circumstances, Myrtle jumps on the chance to investigate, even though no one believes that a murder has taken place. Show less

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Greenglass House

Greenglass House

by Milford, Kate

Book - 2014

Milo is settling in for a quiet winter season at the smuggler's inn, the Greenglass House. But his peaceful holiday is interrupted by a cascade of strang...Show more Milo is settling in for a quiet winter season at the smuggler's inn, the Greenglass House. But his peaceful holiday is interrupted by a cascade of strange guests. As the inn fills up, tempers flare and mysterious things begin to happen. Can Milo and Meddy figure out the truth about the Greenglass House? Show less

Milo is settling in for a quiet winter season at the smuggler's inn, the Greenglass House. But his peaceful holiday is interrupted by a cascade of strang...Show more Milo is settling in for a quiet winter season at the smuggler's inn, the Greenglass House. But his peaceful holiday is interrupted by a cascade of strange guests. As the inn fills up, tempers flare and mysterious things begin to happen. Can Milo and Meddy figure out the truth about the Greenglass House? Show less

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Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer

Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer

by Goerz, Gillian

Graphic Novel - 2020

When Jamila moved to a new neighborhood, she had no idea she was going to meet the neighborhood's best detective: a kid named Shirley. When Jamila and Sh...Show more When Jamila moved to a new neighborhood, she had no idea she was going to meet the neighborhood's best detective: a kid named Shirley. When Jamila and Shirley team up, the find out they are a great crime-solving duo! Can the partnership survive the bumps in an investigation and will their new friendship grow? Show less

When Jamila moved to a new neighborhood, she had no idea she was going to meet the neighborhood's best detective: a kid named Shirley. When Jamila and Sh...Show more When Jamila moved to a new neighborhood, she had no idea she was going to meet the neighborhood's best detective: a kid named Shirley. When Jamila and Shirley team up, the find out they are a great crime-solving duo! Can the partnership survive the bumps in an investigation and will their new friendship grow? Show less

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Goldie Vance

Goldie Vance

The Hotel Whodunit : An Original Novel

by Rivera, Lilliam

Book - 2020

Goldie Vance is the daughter of a resort manager in Florida, and she spends her days busy with all the Hollywood people who have come in for the filming o...Show more Goldie Vance is the daughter of a resort manager in Florida, and she spends her days busy with all the Hollywood people who have come in for the filming of a new movie. When a diamond-encrusted swimming cap turns up missing, Goldie's mom is the prime suspect. Goldie must team up with her best friend and the hotel detective to clear her mom's name! Show less

Goldie Vance is the daughter of a resort manager in Florida, and she spends her days busy with all the Hollywood people who have come in for the filming o...Show more Goldie Vance is the daughter of a resort manager in Florida, and she spends her days busy with all the Hollywood people who have come in for the filming of a new movie. When a diamond-encrusted swimming cap turns up missing, Goldie's mom is the prime suspect. Goldie must team up with her best friend and the hotel detective to clear her mom's name! Show less

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Liar & Spy

Liar & Spy

by Stead, Rebecca

Book - 2012

When Georges' family is forced to downsize into an apartment, he meets a neighbor boy who is his age, named Safer. As Georges gets drawn into Safer's wor...Show more When Georges' family is forced to downsize into an apartment, he meets a neighbor boy who is his age, named Safer. As Georges gets drawn into Safer's world and his odd and loving family, mysteries start to emerge. Is their neighbor, Mr. X, really evil? And why is Georges' former best friend sitting at the popular table, with Georges' bully? Show less

When Georges' family is forced to downsize into an apartment, he meets a neighbor boy who is his age, named Safer. As Georges gets drawn into Safer's wor...Show more When Georges' family is forced to downsize into an apartment, he meets a neighbor boy who is his age, named Safer. As Georges gets drawn into Safer's world and his odd and loving family, mysteries start to emerge. Is their neighbor, Mr. X, really evil? And why is Georges' former best friend sitting at the popular table, with Georges' bully? Show less

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The Harlem Charade

The Harlem Charade

by Tarpley, Natasha

Downloadable Audiobook - 2017

Three kids from Harlem team up to solve the mystery of an attack on one of their grandfathers. As they dig in, they find themselves in the middle of an a...Show more Three kids from Harlem team up to solve the mystery of an attack on one of their grandfathers. As they dig in, they find themselves in the middle of an art mystery and a proposed development that will change their neighborhood forever! Can they solve the mystery and find the meaning of home? Show less

Three kids from Harlem team up to solve the mystery of an attack on one of their grandfathers. As they dig in, they find themselves in the middle of an a...Show more Three kids from Harlem team up to solve the mystery of an attack on one of their grandfathers. As they dig in, they find themselves in the middle of an art mystery and a proposed development that will change their neighborhood forever! Can they solve the mystery and find the meaning of home? Show less

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Winterhouse

Winterhouse

by Guterson, Ben

Book - 2018

When Elizabeth is shipped off for the holidays to the Winterhouse Hotel by her cruel aunt and uncle, she isn't sure if she should be relieved or nervous. ...Show more When Elizabeth is shipped off for the holidays to the Winterhouse Hotel by her cruel aunt and uncle, she isn't sure if she should be relieved or nervous. But, upon seeing the massive library and meeting Freddy, she starts to enjoy the puzzles and riddles of the house. But when the kids stumble on a deeper mystery, they find out that Elizabeth might be more linked to the rambling estate and eccentric owner than Elizabeth knew. Show less

When Elizabeth is shipped off for the holidays to the Winterhouse Hotel by her cruel aunt and uncle, she isn't sure if she should be relieved or nervous. ...Show more When Elizabeth is shipped off for the holidays to the Winterhouse Hotel by her cruel aunt and uncle, she isn't sure if she should be relieved or nervous. But, upon seeing the massive library and meeting Freddy, she starts to enjoy the puzzles and riddles of the house. But when the kids stumble on a deeper mystery, they find out that Elizabeth might be more linked to the rambling estate and eccentric owner than Elizabeth knew. Show less

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Masterpiece

Masterpiece

by Broach, Elise

Book - 2008

Marvin and James live in the same apartment, but an art kit brings them together for the first time. Marvin is an excellent artist, and also a beetle. J...Show more Marvin and James live in the same apartment, but an art kit brings them together for the first time. Marvin is an excellent artist, and also a beetle. James is thought to be an excellent artist, but he is a boy who is mistaken as the creator of Marvin's tiny masterpieces. Soon, the pair are caught up in a staged heist at the Met! Show less

Marvin and James live in the same apartment, but an art kit brings them together for the first time. Marvin is an excellent artist, and also a beetle. J...Show more Marvin and James live in the same apartment, but an art kit brings them together for the first time. Marvin is an excellent artist, and also a beetle. James is thought to be an excellent artist, but he is a boy who is mistaken as the creator of Marvin's tiny masterpieces. Soon, the pair are caught up in a staged heist at the Met! Show less

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The Van Gogh Deception

The Van Gogh Deception

by Hicks, Deron R.

Book - 2017

One boy is in a race to figure out several mysteries. One is his identity! When he is found in the National Gallery with no idea as to who he is, he is ...Show more One boy is in a race to figure out several mysteries. One is his identity! When he is found in the National Gallery with no idea as to who he is, he is set on a course that involves a massive art fraud. Throughout the book, there are QR codes so readers can check out the art! Show less

One boy is in a race to figure out several mysteries. One is his identity! When he is found in the National Gallery with no idea as to who he is, he is ...Show more One boy is in a race to figure out several mysteries. One is his identity! When he is found in the National Gallery with no idea as to who he is, he is set on a course that involves a massive art fraud. Throughout the book, there are QR codes so readers can check out the art! Show less

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The Secret of the Skeleton Key

The Secret of the Skeleton Key

by Warner, Penny

Book - 2011

Calling all code lovers! Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. are members of a secret code aficionados club. When a possible code appears in the neighbor's window, the group is on the case! Follow along with codes to decipher along with the crew! Calling all code lovers! Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. are members of a secret code aficionados club. When a possible code appears in the neighbor's window, the group is on the case! Follow along with codes to decipher along with the crew! Show less

Calling all code lovers! Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. are members of a secret code aficionados club. When a possible code appears in the neighbor's window, the group is on the case! Follow along with codes to decipher along with the crew! Calling all code lovers! Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. are members of a secret code aficionados club. When a possible code appears in the neighbor's window, the group is on the case! Follow along with codes to decipher along with the crew! Show less

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Book Scavenger

Book Scavenger

by Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss

Book - 2015

The only good part of the move to San Francisco for Emily is being in the same city as her literary idol. Garrison Griswold has created the Book Scavenge...Show more The only good part of the move to San Francisco for Emily is being in the same city as her literary idol. Garrison Griswold has created the Book Scavenger online game that involves hidden books and lots of puzzles. But just before the next game is about to begin, Griswold is attacked! Can Emily and her new friend James stay one step ahead of the attackers and follow the clues? Show less

The only good part of the move to San Francisco for Emily is being in the same city as her literary idol. Garrison Griswold has created the Book Scavenge...Show more The only good part of the move to San Francisco for Emily is being in the same city as her literary idol. Garrison Griswold has created the Book Scavenger online game that involves hidden books and lots of puzzles. But just before the next game is about to begin, Griswold is attacked! Can Emily and her new friend James stay one step ahead of the attackers and follow the clues? Show less

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The Ambrose Deception

The Ambrose Deception

by Ecton, Emily

Book - 2018

Three unlikely, according to their teachers, middle school students are chosen for a scholarship contest in Chicago. Competing against each other, the th...Show more Three unlikely, according to their teachers, middle school students are chosen for a scholarship contest in Chicago. Competing against each other, the three soon realize that there might be more to this scholarship than meets the eye. Will they be able to work together to uncover the truth? Show less

Three unlikely, according to their teachers, middle school students are chosen for a scholarship contest in Chicago. Competing against each other, the th...Show more Three unlikely, according to their teachers, middle school students are chosen for a scholarship contest in Chicago. Competing against each other, the three soon realize that there might be more to this scholarship than meets the eye. Will they be able to work together to uncover the truth? Show less

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The Parker Inheritance

The Parker Inheritance

by Johnson, Varian

Book - 2018

Candice finds a mysterious letter in the attic but isn't sure what to do with it since it's addressed to her grandmother. But, curiosity leads her to a m...Show more Candice finds a mysterious letter in the attic but isn't sure what to do with it since it's addressed to her grandmother. But, curiosity leads her to a mystery involving injustice, a puzzle, and a fortune. Candice joins up with Brandon and the two of them dive into the history of Lambert, SC to find the treasure! Show less

Candice finds a mysterious letter in the attic but isn't sure what to do with it since it's addressed to her grandmother. But, curiosity leads her to a m...Show more Candice finds a mysterious letter in the attic but isn't sure what to do with it since it's addressed to her grandmother. But, curiosity leads her to a mystery involving injustice, a puzzle, and a fortune. Candice joins up with Brandon and the two of them dive into the history of Lambert, SC to find the treasure! Show less

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The Detective's Assistant

The Detective's Assistant

by Hannigan, Kate

Book - 2015

Nell heads off to her Aunt Kate's home in the hopes of finding a place to stay. She finds more than that, because her Aunt Kate is the first female Pinkerton detective! Based on the true story of Kate Warne, this adventure puts Nell into history! Nell heads off to her Aunt Kate's home in the hopes of finding a place to stay. She finds more than that, because her Aunt Kate is the first female Pinkerton detective! Based on the true story of Kate Warne, this adventure puts Nell into history! Show less

Nell heads off to her Aunt Kate's home in the hopes of finding a place to stay. She finds more than that, because her Aunt Kate is the first female Pinkerton detective! Based on the true story of Kate Warne, this adventure puts Nell into history! Nell heads off to her Aunt Kate's home in the hopes of finding a place to stay. She finds more than that, because her Aunt Kate is the first female Pinkerton detective! Based on the true story of Kate Warne, this adventure puts Nell into history! Show less

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The Secret of the Old Clock

The Secret of the Old Clock

by Keene, Carolyn

Book - 2014

The first Nancy Drew mystery! Nancy sets out to solve the mystery of the Crowley fortune. She's convinced the answer lies in an old clock, but the clock seems to have gone missing! The first Nancy Drew mystery! Nancy sets out to solve the mystery of the Crowley fortune. She's convinced the answer lies in an old clock, but the clock seems to have gone missing! Show less

The first Nancy Drew mystery! Nancy sets out to solve the mystery of the Crowley fortune. She's convinced the answer lies in an old clock, but the clock seems to have gone missing! The first Nancy Drew mystery! Nancy sets out to solve the mystery of the Crowley fortune. She's convinced the answer lies in an old clock, but the clock seems to have gone missing! Show less

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Insignificant Events in the Life of A Cactus

Insignificant Events in the Life of A Cactus

by Bowling, Dusti

Book - 2017

Aven is moving across the country because her parents took jobs running an old Western amusement park called Stagecoach Pass. She is not looking forward ...Show more Aven is moving across the country because her parents took jobs running an old Western amusement park called Stagecoach Pass. She is not looking forward to the questions about her missing arms. But, she finds a friend in Connor, and the two of them find a mysterious room at the Pass. The discovery leads them on an adventure with a mystery to solve! Show less

Aven is moving across the country because her parents took jobs running an old Western amusement park called Stagecoach Pass. She is not looking forward ...Show more Aven is moving across the country because her parents took jobs running an old Western amusement park called Stagecoach Pass. She is not looking forward to the questions about her missing arms. But, she finds a friend in Connor, and the two of them find a mysterious room at the Pass. The discovery leads them on an adventure with a mystery to solve! Show less

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Trespassers

Trespassers

by Bard, Breena

Graphic Novel - 2020

Gabby would rather be reading a mystery than breaking into a lake house to solve a mystery. But, thanks to her new friend Paige, Gabby is on the trail of...Show more Gabby would rather be reading a mystery than breaking into a lake house to solve a mystery. But, thanks to her new friend Paige, Gabby is on the trail of the mystery of a missing couple. But when trespassing leads to more questions, how far will Gabby be willing to go to solve the mystery and hang onto to a new friendship? Show less

Gabby would rather be reading a mystery than breaking into a lake house to solve a mystery. But, thanks to her new friend Paige, Gabby is on the trail of...Show more Gabby would rather be reading a mystery than breaking into a lake house to solve a mystery. But, thanks to her new friend Paige, Gabby is on the trail of the mystery of a missing couple. But when trespassing leads to more questions, how far will Gabby be willing to go to solve the mystery and hang onto to a new friendship? Show less

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Howard Wallace, P.I

Howard Wallace, P.I

by Lyall, Casey

Book - 2016

12-year-old Howard has a list of rules to live by and prefers to work alone out of his school equipment shed office. But when the P.I. lands a blackmail ...Show more 12-year-old Howard has a list of rules to live by and prefers to work alone out of his school equipment shed office. But when the P.I. lands a blackmail case, he also is convinced to take on a junior partner. Will Howard figure out how to work with Ivy, or is he better off on his own? Show less

12-year-old Howard has a list of rules to live by and prefers to work alone out of his school equipment shed office. But when the P.I. lands a blackmail ...Show more 12-year-old Howard has a list of rules to live by and prefers to work alone out of his school equipment shed office. But when the P.I. lands a blackmail case, he also is convinced to take on a junior partner. Will Howard figure out how to work with Ivy, or is he better off on his own? Show less

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