First Clues: Mysteries for Kids, your source for information on over 100 mystery series for children and young adults where each series is conveniently listed under three different age categories (New Sleuth, ages 4 to 7; Future Sleuth, aged 7 to 10; and Sleuth in Training, ages 10 and older), is pleased to feature two more series of mysteries on our website.
The Jonah Bixby Mysteries feature 12-year-old sleuth Jonah Bixby. The two books in the series are written as 20 mini-mysteries for Jonah (and the reader) to solve.
The first book in the series Kids' Whodunits: Catch the Clues!, was published in 2007. The second book, Kids' Whodunits: Crack the Cases! has a scheduled publication date of early February 2009 but is already available to purchase.
Among the latest cases that test Jonah's deductive skills, an escaped convict has sent a cryptic message to his mother on a postcard; what do the strange words mean? Is a house really haunted -- or is someone just pretending to be a ghost? Which of Jonah’s relatives stole a precious ruby necklace from his aunt? Did Mrs. Glower really spot a murder in the house next door? And 16 more!
The Jonah Bixby Mysteries, written by Hy Conrad and illustrated by Sue Blanchard, are recommended for sleuths in training aged 10 and older.
The Sam & Friends Mysteries are a companion series to the Sam: Dog Detective mysteries by Mary Labatt.
In the first book of this graphic novel series, Dracula Madness, Jennie meets Samantha, the sheepdog belonging to her new next-door neighbors. No ordinary dog, Sam is a detective with a nose for sniffing out a mystery even in a small town as uneventful as Woodford. No ordinary girl, Jennie has a special connection with this dog -- Jennie can read Sam's thoughts. After Jennie and her friend Beth show Sam the creepiest house in town, the dog detective is on the case. The weird owner of the house, McIver, must be ... Dracula. Who else would never go outside and never turn the lights on? Why else would bats be flying around his yard? This McIver definitely has something to hide. But is he really a vampire? Fueled by odd combinations of junk food, Sam's boundless energy and fertile imagination sometimes lead everyone a little astray. But even if the mystery turns out to be something less than mysterious, when Sam and friends are on the case, adventure is never far behind.
The Sam & Friends Mysteries are recommended for future sleuths aged 7 to 10.
Finally, here's an interesting twist on a mystery book. In Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman, the story is broken into two parts -- on character's text in the book, and another's videos on a special website, with links and passwords given throughout the book.
Strange things are happening in Skeleton Creek -- and Ryan and Sarah are trying to get to the heart of it. But after an eerie accident leaves Ryan housebound and forbidden to see Sarah, their investigation takes two tracks: Ryan records everything in his journal, while Sarah uses her videocam to search things out -- and then email the clips for Ryan to see.
We're not sure if this is the first of a series or not, but it is an intriguing concept for junior detectives aged 10 and older. The book is scheduled for publication on February 10, 2009, but is available for pre-order. More information about the book can be found at EnterSkeletonCreek.com. View the book trailer below:
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