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Kayla and Mason have both received letters. Eleven-year-old Nell Warne has only one option left before she's consigned to the House of the Friendless: Aunt Kate, who just happens to be Kate Warne, the first-ever female detective of the Pinkerton Detective Agency. A subgenre with middle-school heroines also developed, starting with Louise Fitzhughs novel Harriet the Spy written in 1964,[7][8][9] and including the Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley, begun in 2009 with the book The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, and The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg, and Friday Barnes, Girl Detective by R.A. Spratt, both from 2016. This middle-grade mystery cleverly incorporates an intriguing introduction to Kahlo's life, along with an atmospheric exploration of her Mexican home. When Abigail's attempt to escape from her terribly boring boarding school fails, she learns her school is more interesting than she thought! She decides she has to go to the police, but they're skeptical, and even suspicious that she may be up to mischief. Tabitha may be quiet, but that doesn't mean she's going to stand by and watch particularly when they might be her first friends ever. But when Truly Devious returns to the school, and a student ends up dead, Stevie will have to overcome her anxiety and depression to find the culprit before Truly Devious strikes again. 10-year-old Kate the Chemist knows that you can fix any problem with some determination and a little scientific know-how. Can the two young detectives solve the case and stay best friends? Oh, and resolve their own rivalry at the same time. The Sisters Grimmseries by Michael Buckley and illustrated by Peter Ferguson (grades 3-5). Nick Carters Girl Detective a dime novel series about Roxy, a student in Nick's detective school, and Bobs: A Girl Detective by Carol Norton (1928). Inspired by the imaged life of Agatha Christie as a child (and by her famous creation, Hercule Poirot), this is a clever and funny middle grade mystery that's perfect for fans of Enola Holmes. Sisters Sabrina and Daphne are descendants of the Brothers Grimm, so the two find themselves solving mysteries not only of their mysterious past and complicated responsibilities. The mystery-solving siblings return in The Real McCoys: Two's A Crowd. Warm and funny, with clever "debrief" questions that encourage readers to examine Moxie's narrative, this will be a hit with mystery fans. King the dog helps his best friend Kayla solve a mysterious pair of coded letters! The author of The Secret Starling's atmospheric tale, which is complemented by Jo Rioux's soft pencil and ink illustrations, is a story of food, fashion, and a sinister plot that might just help Nell find a happily ever after. Abigail, on the other hand, has a knack for noticing ordinary but important details, making her the perfect match as Jackaby's assistant. The era of some of the earlier heroines was echoed in later historical fiction, as seen in detective series such as the Mary Russell novels, and the Maisie Dobbs series, both set in and just after World War I. Virginia L. Wolf, Harriet the Spy: Milestone, Masterpiece? The mysteries continue in the next book in the series, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady. 11-year-old Kazu Jones is a would-be detective who's gotten herself in hot water a few times with both her parents and the police over false alarms. This box set collect all three of the Penelope Tredwell mysteries. But when she arrives, Emily learns that Griswold has been attacked and no one knows anything about the epic new game he was just about to launch. When Sophronia is banished there by her exasperated mother, she's expecting lessons on how to curtsy; instead, she discovers that Mademoiselle Geraldine trains young women to be part spy, part assassin, and part lady of quality. Fans of Hilde can check out the second book, Bear on the Loose!. Her stepfather and stepbrothers are okay, what will the island be like with Mom gone? Sammy's going to need to solve the mystery and prove the thief's identity if she's going to prevent wary eyes from falling on her own situation! Wilma Tenderfoot isn't driven to become a detective by fame and fortune; she just wants to figure out who her parents are. As suspicion (and temperatures) start to rise, Evie and Chelsea become determined to crack the case, following on the heels of the lead detective. Fans of this book can follow Sammy in the second book in the series, Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man. Fans of the series can continue Olive's adventures in Spellbound. It's 1974, and Clara Starling has resigned herself to life in the decrepit country mansion belonging to her stern uncle, who has been her guardian since her mother died when she was born. Before she's even gotten to know her new team, Sara is on her way to Paris where the billionaire sponsor of a youth environmental summit is getting death threats. Sophie Young and Grace Yang are best friends who have made a game out of spying on their neighbors. 12-year-old Miranda doesn't understand why her mother has always been so distant, or why she's never gotten to visit August Isle, Florida, where her mother spend every summer as a girl. Cam JansenMysteriesby David A. Adler and illustrated by Susanna Natti, (grades 2-3). Nevertheless, Victoria puts up with Lawrence until he disappears. 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This fast-paced mystery is also a loving tribute to this beautiful Italian city and some of its most famous art, architecture, and history. And after polishing her skills, Mary is assigned to infiltrate the home of a rich merchant in search of information about his missing ships. This first volume in the classic Trixie Belden mystery series was originally published in 1948, but her adventures are just as thrilling today as the day they were written! When Sadie was 6, her drug-addicted single mother gave birth to Mattie so Sadie basically raised her. If Victoria is going to stop the malicious Mrs. Cavendish and her dark magic, she'll have to face her fears and learn to reach out for help from others. Beacon Press. But her intelligence and initiative what some would call "bossiness" hasn't won her any friends. Pistols and Petticoats: 175 Years of Lady Detectives in Fact and Fiction. A shocking twist ending will leave readers eager to re-read this novel now that they know how the puzzle comes together. When Olive and her parents move into a mysterious mansion full of old paintings, she can't help but feel that there's something wrong with the house. Thrilling and tense, this young adult mystery features a capable heroine who refuses to be beaten down; Ky's adventures continue in the sequel, Don't Say A Word. The book is a collection of maps, but what is the perpetrator looking for? And she gets a chance to test her skills when she visits her uncle and his strange daughter, whose home is being stalked by a tortured ghost, drawn by a family secret. But with a little work and some clever observations Ruby might be able to solve the case and save the world at the same time. Against a backdrop of events that will forever change Civil War-era America, Nell will solve more than one case including one about her own family's past. Imagine a world where Lady Ada Byron (who created the first computer algorithm) and Mary Shelley (the author of Frankenstein) met as girls and decided to turn their combined brainpower to solving mysteries! Never one to back down from a challenge or a story Hilde sets out to crack the case. Lois can't let it stand, so with her wit, her brand new reporter's credentials, and the help of mysterious online friend, Smallville Guy, she's determined to get to the bottom of things. This creative reimagining of classic DC character Lois Lane is first in a series; to continue her story, check out Double Down and Triple Threat. Victoria's life is perfect, except for her friend Lawrence, with his untucked shirt, his dreamy ways, and his obsession with his piano. Penelope's career as a detective of the supernatural has begun! But Highcrest, it turns out, is also full of mysteries: missing homework, Yeti sightings, and Ian Wainscott, the handsomest and most arrogant boy in school who hates her. As the students of Room 11 start peering suspiciously at one another, Smashie and her friend Dontel have to start puzzling out motivations, establishing alibis, and looking beyond immediate suspects if they want to solve this mystery! Would-be detectives can also hone their skills with A Year of Mini Mysteries: 29 Tricky Tales to Untangle for ages 8 to 11 and Bella's Mystery Deck for ages 9 to 12. Amy and Dan Cahill must work together, traveling around the world to solve the mystery of the 39 clues. In this modern classic, Harriet struggles to make sense of the world around her by spying on neighbors and friends and keeping notes in her secret notebook, but when her friends find her notebook and read her blunt and sometimes cruel observations, Harriet discovers that, sometimes, curiosity has to be channeled to be used to its best effect. Can Kate turn her curious mind to detective work and save the day? But when Sal gets punched by a strange kid on the street, he suddenly stops talking to Miranda. But things aren't that easy: at her new school, a group called the Warheads is messing with another girl's mind through some sort of high tech video game they all play. When Emily and her friend James discover a strange book, they find themselves rushing from clue to clue, trying to find the secret before whoever attacked Griswold comes after them too. For the best experience, you should. 12-year-old Devlin has a love for justice, so when Liza, the student she and her police commissioner mother are hosting for the summer, sees someone steal a page from a rare book at the library, she's determined to crack the case. Ada and Mary's adventures continue in the rest of The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency series. As she investigates, Gilda writes notes to her father on his old typewriter, eloquently capturing her grief and love for him. Author Gail Carriger has created a fascinating steampunk world (complete with a finishing school in a series of dirigibles and mechanimal pets) that will enthrall teens. Your browser is not supported. The world's largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls. In 1856, Kate Warne met with Allan Pinkerton, the founder of the famous Pinkerton Detective Agency, to make an important point: a woman detective could go places that his male detectives couldn't. You can also get the whole series in The Sisters Grimm Box Set. Phoebe Daring was a 16-year old who took on the task of proving her twin brothers innocence in The Daring Twins: A Story for Young Folk, published in 1911. Shelby Holmes stands out in sixth grade: she's only 9 years old, she's not even four feet tall, and she's definitely the best detective in her Harlem neighborhood. Sally Miyake lives in Sunnyside Plaza, a group home for adults with developmental disabilities; at "8 times 2 plus 3" years old, she takes pride in being able to help in the kitchen. Each short film was a complete story episode. Fortunately, it's quickly obvious that Nell can be very useful not just around the house, but also in Aunt Kate's investigations. Third grade scientist and inventor extraordinaire Ada Lace is trying to solve the mystery of a missing dog! When Ky's father is framed for murder, she moves in with her grandfather. Then a family friend, Nadine, hires Lark to help track down information about a 75-year-old boat accident by talking to 93-year-old Dinah Purdy, an African American civil rights lawyer who had a connection to the crash. Tweens will love this two-in-one mystery story that emphasizes just how revolutionary Enola's pluck, intelligence, and independence makes her in Victoria society. But it also leads them towards forgotten heroes and a love that defied its prejudiced world. 12-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle is a wickedly smart twelve-year-old with a passion for justice and a Highly Unconventional obsession with criminal science one that is very much not proper in a Victorian Young Lady of Quality. Then her mother's work takes her away for the whole summer, and Miranda finds herself staying in August Isle with "Aunt" Clare, an old friend of her mother's. Perfect for emerging readers, this series follows the detective work of a young Cam Jansen! Jeannie A. Ferriss, A Sleuth of Our Own: A Historical View of Nancy Drew, Girl Detective. Victoria tracks his steps to the Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, where she discovers to her horror that children who enter shape up or they never leave at all. That is, until she's rescued, and offered an unusual opportunity for education at Miss Scrimshaw's Academy for Girls. Funny and action-packed, this is sure to be a hit! Except then she discovers that Mr. Granger, the gold mine's boss, is making extra profit thanks to unsafe working conditions and when she convinces her dad to speak out, things go from bad to worse. American Girl Mysteriesseries by various authors (grades 4-6). Harriet is a complex and fascinating character, and in the years since the book has been published, she has inspired many children to start sleuthing themselves perhaps your Mighty Girl will be one of them. The Academy, it turns out, is actually the front for an all-female detective group called The Agency. Amelia, however, has some good ideas for untangling the mystery of two best friends and their missing jewels. Since the time of their ancestors, the Brothers Grimm whose fairy tales were actually case files the family has kept tabs on the Everafters some of whom are good and some of whom are very, very bad.

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