Here are 10 of our favorite mystery series for young female readers, though it must be noted that any book below could be read by any child. Typical of detective fiction of its time, forrester s book features various cases narrated by gladden, whose deductive methods and energetic approach anticipate those of arthur conan doyle s sherlock holmes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sherlock s sisters. Publication date old to new publication date new to old applied filters.
And if you know of any flashlight worthy series that would work well on this list, let flashlight worthy know and theyll let me know. Mysteries are a super genre for children, especially if youve got a reluctant. These authors will captivate your imagination with strong female characters who leap off the. The novel must have been written for young adults or children, as it was available in a children s library the novel was published before 2008 the novel was about a female detective or spy the cover featured the female detective or spy in a colourblocked silhouette i think i remember a red silhouette, but also maybe an orange. List of fictional detectives for younger readers wikipedia. A dublin murder squad detective with a massive workingclass chip on her. Middle grade girl detective books beyond harriet the spy book riot. Top 10 stem girls in ya childrens books the guardian.
Intent on finishing what he started, spider has decided to use those closest to sean as pieces in his twisted game. The big book of female detectives edgar awardwinning editor otto penzlers new anthology brings together the most cunning, resourceful, and brilliant female sleuths in mystery fiction. May 31, 2017 a popular children s book in japan is called oshiri tantei, which means the butt detective this tush finds the truth. Each of these is the first novel in one of the great british police detective series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tales by a female detective. Sep 19, 2019 if you were a regular harriet the spy as a kid, dust off your trusty notebook, polish up the old magnifying glass, and get back in the game with the best mystery books for adults.
Today, girl detective books for middle grade readers are a genre of their own, and i love how writers have captured stories of girls using their wit. Homicide detective sean trann is learning this the hard way. Whether theyre looking to hone their puzzle solving skills or are just dipping their toes into the mystery genre for the first time, theres a book for every wannabe nancy drew or encyclopedia brown out there yep, theyre. Four orphaned children solve mysteries while playing in a boxcar in their grandfathers backyard. If you were a regular harriet the spy as a kid, dust off your trusty notebook, polish up the old magnifying glass, and get back in the game with the best mystery books for adults.
Kate pankhurst is the author and illustrator of the mariella mystery series of books, featuring a totally amazing girl detective aged nine and a bit who solves the most mysterious mysteries and. Targeted for infants, toddlers, and children in preschool, kindergarten, first, second. Then look no further because this roundup includes some of the most quickwitted kid detectives of childrens literature. Barbara neely, creator of black female detective series.
How kate warne saved president lincoln read aloud for children feels like a spy movie. The boxcar children books 14 cover may vary gertrude chandler warner. Deborah knott is a judge and daughter of a north carolina bootlegger in a series of books by american. Read along as americas 1st female detective saves abraham lincoln. Female spydetective novel young adultchildrens name. The books star an anthropomorphic human butt which solves crimes. He interrupted the gruesome killing spree of bostons most notorious serial killer, spider. Kate pankhursts top 10 books starring young detectives. For the first time ever, otto penzler gathers the most iconic women of the detective canon. May 09, 20 kate pankhurst is the author and illustrator of the mariella mystery series of books, featuring a totally amazing girl detective aged nine and a bit who solves the most mysterious mysteries and. How kate warne saved president lincoln 1st woman detective. We asked you to tell us your favorite female detectives in fiction and you responded.
Matthew livingston and the prison of souls 2007 jack mcgurk. The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. But no, this picture book is about cat detective inspector brunswick. The lost army of cambyses, published in 2002, is the first book in the 3 book series and it follows detective khalifa who has to somehow connect the murder of an antique dealer, the death of tara mullrays father, an archeologist in egypt and a mutilated corpse which literally washed up at the shores of nile. Lists of fictional detectives childrens mystery novels. Let your kids read about strong female detectives working to crack the case in these.
Gabriella geovanni gabriella giovanni mystery series by kristi belcamino. In the days that follow, she and her friends uncover a mind boggling conspiracy. Wed be remiss if our list didnt include this children s classic. Lust a female secret agent takes on an international criminal by. From sandra brown to sara blaedel, we publish the best mystery books of all time from female mystery writers. Armed with their sleuthing hats, their magnifying glasses, and their intellects, they go where others fear to tread. This is a category for books that have as their main characters child detectives.
The launch of an intriguing female detective series. These are some great books to turn to for fantastic female characters and. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The british female detective, 186419 ebook written by joseph a. Garth kosloff, a retired police detective, agrees to help with a simple, missing person assignment. Aug 07, 2017 i still enjoy a nancy drew mystery, but im so glad theres an excellent selection of female detectives in fiction today. Books with strong female characters common sense media. Awardwinning mystery writer barbara neely, who created whats believed to be the first black female detective series in mainstream american publishing, has died following a. Japanese childrens book is called the butt detective daily. Girl detective books for young readers santa monica public library.
The paranormal puppet show 2003 matthew livingston. Weve selected a pile of books with universal appeal for kids of different ages and tastes, from bestselling picture books to. Mar 10, 2020 awardwinning mystery writer barbara neely, who created whats believed to be the first black female detective series in mainstream american publishing, has died following a brief illness. Paschal revelations of a lady detective by william stephens hayward, 1864 mrs. If youre looking for the best female detective books, youve come to the right place. Temperance brennan is arguably best known from the hit fox series. A mighty girls top picks of mysteries for children and teens starring mighty. If you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again. In the book the only one in the series set in minnesota the ingalls family settles in a. Typical of detective fiction of its time, forresters book features various cases narrated by gladden, whose deductive methods and energetic approach anticipate those of arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes. This clue was last seen on daily celebrity crossword march 3 2020 in case the clue doesnt fit or theres something wrong please contact us. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Discover the best books starring female detectives. These books were written about 50 years ago, but this young and savvy detective had quite a few fans in her day and is still a fave of girls today. Robb, too far gone by allison brennan, breaking point by allison brennan, make them p. Japanese childrens book is called the butt detective. While out delivering food to a womans shelter, the girls meet elvin.
On arthur conan doyle day, its important for us to take a moment to recognize the tireless hours of detective work, the genius discoveries, and the lives made better by women detectives in 19th century british literature. Wed be remiss if our list didnt include this childrens classic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sherlocks sisters. Top female characters from childrens books scholastic. A popular childrens book in japan is called oshiri tantei, which means the butt detective this tush finds the truth. Kinsey was one of the pioneering female private investigators in the 80s. They are not necessarily the best of their respective series, but they are all very good. Paige sheltons lost books and old bones is a delightful new mystery featuring bookseller and amateur sleuth delaney nichols, set in edinburgh, scotland. These were some of the authors who wrote the words that filled our childhoods with adventure, wonder, laughter and more, found in the pages of the books we read late at night. The best female detectives in fiction written by women y is for yesterday. The author was born in bulawayo, which was a british colony at the time. This riot recommendation on female detectives in fiction is sponsored by other press. Her new friend alice says her sister and brothers are claiming shes secretly in possession of a priceless russian tiara and associated jewels, and they insist on having. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Read along as america s 1st female detective saves abraham lincoln. The best female detectives in fiction written by women. This list consists of fictional investigators written specifically for younger readers. Twenty novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2019. He also writes childrens books and academic nonfiction books. In a fleeting moment of curiousity, a female national youth service corps member is abducted. The best female detective books hachette book group. Paschal was one of the very first professional female detectives, actually receiving payment for her.
Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. The sisters grimm series by michael buckley and illustrated by peter ferguson grades 35 sisters sabrina and daphne are descendants of the brothers grimm. The novel must have been written for young adults or children, as it was available in a childrens library the novel was published before 2008 the novel was about a female detective or spy the cover featured the female detective or spy in a colourblocked silhouette i think i remember a red silhouette, but also maybe an orange. Alexander mccall smiths father worked as a public prosecutor in british colony of southern rhodesia. See more ideas about mystery, mystery novels, vintage children. Her intervention on behalf of a woman convicted of. Based on the extraordinary true story of america s first female detective, kate warne, this fastpaced adventure is full of feats of daring and danger, bold action, and newfound courage. Top 10 female detectives in fiction books the guardian. Phryne fisher phryne fisher series by kerry greenwood. Books with strong female characters if you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again. There are plenty of great books featuring strong female main characters in compelling stories that are sure to appeal to boys as well as girls.
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