Your child has fallen in love with detective novels and you don’t know what to offer them? We have selected the detective novels for young people most appreciated by 8-12-year-olds. There are many detective and historical series that will introduce your child to this very popular literary genre. Detective novels for young people are investigations specially written for children. Here, no bloody murder or psychopathic murderer, the investigation is carried out by children of the same age as the reader on everyday subjects or thefts of objects.
The Adventures of Geronimo Stilton
This series of children’s books has been around for several years, but it doesn’t age. The adventures take place in a world where mice have human form. So you investigate alongside Geronimo Stilton, a mouse who doesn’t lack courage.
There are 100 volumes released today.
If you’re looking for investigations with a heroine, a series has also emerged centered on Téa Stilton and the Téa Sisters.
The Green and Pink Library Series
This is the reference for children’s reading. From 5 to 12 years old, there are many stories for all reading desires. As for detective books, the best known are Cluedo and the Famous Five or Scooby-Doo.
Sherlock, Lupin, and Me
In this series of youth detective novels, you follow the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin, and Irène Adler in their youth. The trio will have to solve crimes in London in the 1870s. It is a very popular series because the charm of the scenario is above all due to the fusion of our three heroes.
Mysteries on the Rails Volume 1: The Flight of the Highland Falcon
Take a seat aboard the Highland Falcon as it crosses the Scottish valleys. On this legendary train, our young hero Harrison Beck travels with his uncle and the other passengers who are aristocratic and famous.
However, on the very first night, two robberies take place on the train, Lydia Pickle’s diamond brooch and Lady Lansbury’s earrings are stolen and Harrison is in the vicinity each time! He is suspected…
It’s a very good closed-door investigation that reminds us of the style of Agatha Christie.
Jane Austen’s Mysteries
The story takes place in England in 1789. At the age of 13, Jane is unhappy about having to go to Southmoor Abbey to keep Lady Cromwell company. Henry, her older brother, tells her that the ghost of a monk haunts the ruins of the abbey and terrorizes the inhabitants. The teenager’s curiosity is piqued and she devotes the time of her stay to elucidating this mystery.
Julia Golding offers us a very pleasant, light, and funny young adult detective novel. Her writing is fluid, direct, and easily accessible to a young audience.
