These middle-grade mystery novels are perfect for fans of Goosebumps and crime books! From solving murders to accidentally releasing evil witches, these books are suspenseful enough to keep any reader aged 9–12 on the edge of their seat.
The Bottle Witch of Brimley
In this short novel, twelve-year-old Dory accidentally releases an evil night witch and her whole town of Brimley falls under a bizarre curse.
A cozy mystery perfect for young fans witches and spells!
The Izzy Wong series
Meet Izzy Wong—a spunky sleuth working to solve mysteries at her middle school! This two-book series follows Izzy as she starts up her own investigative podcast.
“A fast-paced mystery with a gentle dose of the promised drama.” —Kirkus Reviews
Bark Twice for Murder
Fourteen-year-old Harry pairs up with a talking dog to solve the mystery of their friend Stanley’s murder in this funny and suspenseful book. Can this souped-up duo take down a heaping serving of criminals?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading-level book for middle grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Do Not Go Out At Night
The scariest book on this list, Do Not Go Out At Night is a short thriller novel for horror fans. Told in journal entries and transcripts, it follows Oliver and Maddy as they describe their run-in with a murderer after they uncover long-hidden evidence of his crimes.
Cosplay Crime
This short mystery is a good choice for young readers who are building reading skills!
In Cosplay Crime, shy thirteen-year-old Bree Wong must channel her inner anime heroine to solve a crime at the Anime Expo. The only problem is, the culprit is cosplaying as one of the most popular characters at the convention!