Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Youth Services Department

MYSTERY NOVELS FOR GRADES 1-2


Adler, David A. Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery. J Fic Adler
When Cam Jansen and her friend Eric uncover a mystery  while selling fudge door-to-door to raise money for the local library, Cam uses her photographic memory to foil a crime.

Alexander, Sue.  World Famous Muriel.  Reader 2 A
Asked to tightrope walk for the queen's birthday party, Muriel arrives to discover that all the decorative paper lanterns have disappeared and that her detecting skills are needed too.

Binnamin, Vivian.  The Case of the Anteater's Missing Lunch.  E Binnamin
Miss Whimsy's "Fantastic Fifteen" visit the zoo and discover what happened to the anteater's lunch.

Bunting, Eve.  Jane Martin, Dog Detective.  J FIC Bunting
A young girl solves three cases involving dogs.

Clifford, Eth.  Flatfoot Fox and the case of the missing schoolhouse.  J FIC Clifford
Flatfoot Fox and his faithful friend, Secretary Bird, help Principal Porcupine solve the mystery of the missing school.

Cushman, Doug.  Dirk Bones series.  Reader 1 C
Join ace reporter Dirk Bones as he searches a town of silly creepy creatures.

Cushman, Doug.   Inspector Hopper.  Reader 2 C
Inspector Hopper and his perpetually hungry assistant McBugg solve three mysteries for their insect friends.

French, Vivian.  Detective Dan . J Fic French
Billy plays detective to find out who keeps knocking his best friend Dan's lunchbox off the shelf at school and getting Dan into trouble, but it is Dan who finally solves the mystery.

Lawrence, James Duncan.  Binky Brothers.  Reader 1 L
When the Binky brothers get a case involving a missing catcher's mitt, the younger brother proves the better detective and establishes his right to be a full partner in the agency.

Levy, Elizabeth.  Somthing Queer at the...............   J PB L / E Levy
Enjoy this mysterious series of different books!

Nixon, Joan Lowery.  Gus & Gertie and the lucky charms.  J FIC Nixon
Penguins Gus and Gertie take part in the Animals' Winter Olympics.

Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman.  Nate the Great.   Reader 2 S / J PB S
Nate the Great solves the mystery of the missing picture.

Skofield, James.  Detective dinosaur.  Reader 2 S
Detective Dinosaur and Officer Pterodactyl are challenged to solve three cases when a hat is missing, a shoe squeaks, and a loud clanging comes from a dark alley at night.
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