List of fictional detectives for younger readers wikipedia. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Paschal revelations of a lady detective by william stephens hayward, 1864 mrs. We asked you to tell us your favorite female detectives in fiction and you responded. Barbara neely, creator of black female detective series. 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. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sherlock s sisters. Middle grade girl detective books beyond harriet the spy book riot. Each of these is the first novel in one of the great british police detective series. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
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. This riot recommendation on female detectives in fiction is sponsored by other press. Top female characters from childrens books scholastic. The british female detective, 186419 ebook written by joseph a. 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. Then look no further because this roundup includes some of the most quickwitted kid detectives of childrens literature. Intent on finishing what he started, spider has decided to use those closest to sean as pieces in his twisted game. 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. The best female detective books hachette book group.
Lists of fictional detectives childrens mystery novels. See more ideas about mystery, mystery novels, vintage children. The sisters grimm series by michael buckley and illustrated by peter ferguson grades 35 sisters sabrina and daphne are descendants of the brothers grimm. A popular childrens book in japan is called oshiri tantei, which means the butt detective this tush finds the truth. Lust a female secret agent takes on an international criminal by. The boxcar children books 14 cover may vary gertrude chandler warner. 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. These authors will captivate your imagination with strong female characters who leap off the. This list includes a variety of girl detective books, from the gleeful to the grim, aimed. 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.
From sandra brown to sara blaedel, we publish the best mystery books of all time from female mystery writers. A mighty girls top picks of mysteries for children and teens starring mighty. The female detective was published in 1864 and it introduces the first professional female detective in british fiction, mrs gladden. Female spydetective novel young adultchildrens name. These are some great books to turn to for fantastic female characters and. The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998.
If youre looking for the best female detective books, youve come to the right place. This is a category for books that have as their main characters child detectives. In the book the only one in the series set in minnesota the ingalls family settles in a. He also writes childrens books and academic nonfiction books. Robb, too far gone by allison brennan, breaking point by allison brennan, make them p. Deborah knott is a judge and daughter of a north carolina bootlegger in a series of books by american. Matthew livingston and the prison of souls 2007 jack mcgurk. May 31, 2017 a popular children s book in japan is called oshiri tantei, which means the butt detective this tush finds the truth. Paige sheltons lost books and old bones is a delightful new mystery featuring bookseller and amateur sleuth delaney nichols, set in edinburgh, scotland.
Japanese childrens book is called the butt detective. They are not necessarily the best of their respective series, but they are all very good. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tales by a female detective. Four orphaned children solve mysteries while playing in a boxcar in their grandfathers backyard. In the days that follow, she and her friends uncover a mind boggling conspiracy. Gabriella geovanni gabriella giovanni mystery series by kristi belcamino. Homicide detective sean trann is learning this the hard way. Kinsey was one of the pioneering female private investigators in the 80s. 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. Books with strong female characters common sense media. Japanese childrens book is called the butt detective daily. 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.
He interrupted the gruesome killing spree of bostons most notorious serial killer, spider. Her intervention on behalf of a woman convicted of. 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. 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. Alexander mccall smiths father worked as a public prosecutor in british colony of southern rhodesia. Wed be remiss if our list didnt include this children s classic. The launch of an intriguing female detective series.
Aug 07, 2017 i still enjoy a nancy drew mystery, but im so glad theres an excellent selection of female detectives in fiction today. Top 10 female detectives in fiction books the guardian. 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. Books with strong female characters if you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again. Publication date old to new publication date new to old applied filters. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and. The paranormal puppet show 2003 matthew livingston. Read along as americas 1st female detective saves abraham lincoln. Temperance brennan is arguably best known from the hit fox series. Mysteries are a super genre for children, especially if youve got a reluctant.
Deborah knott is a judge and daughter of a north carolina bootlegger in a series of books by american crime novelist margaret maron debuted 1992. If you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again. Read along as america s 1st female detective saves abraham lincoln. 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. For the first time ever, otto penzler gathers the most iconic women of the detective canon. 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. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Garth kosloff, a retired police detective, agrees to help with a simple, missing person assignment. Targeted for infants, toddlers, and children in preschool, kindergarten, first, second. This list consists of fictional investigators written specifically for younger readers.
Paschal was one of the very first professional female detectives, actually receiving payment for her. While out delivering food to a womans shelter, the girls meet elvin. 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. In a fleeting moment of curiousity, a female national youth service corps member is abducted. Phryne fisher phryne fisher series by kerry greenwood. Weve selected a pile of books with universal appeal for kids of different ages and tastes, from bestselling picture books to. The author was born in bulawayo, which was a british colony at the time. A dublin murder squad detective with a massive workingclass chip on her. Kate pankhursts top 10 books starring young detectives. 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. The best female detectives in fiction written by women. The best female detectives in fiction written by women y is for yesterday.
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. Armed with their sleuthing hats, their magnifying glasses, and their intellects, they go where others fear to tread. How kate warne saved president lincoln 1st woman detective. Twenty novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2019. Girl detective books for young readers santa monica public library. 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. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Discover the best books starring female detectives. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sherlocks sisters. But no, this picture book is about cat detective inspector brunswick.
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. Top 10 stem girls in ya childrens books the guardian. 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. Let your kids read about strong female detectives working to crack the case in these. How kate warne saved president lincoln read aloud for children feels like a spy movie. 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. 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.
46 333 661 1215 337 216 1319 799 1257 472 1359 694 1547 437 1023 1067 1000 535 874 463 466 1375 584 568 294 853 135 1238 557 360 454