When I Grow Up, I Want To Be a DETECTIVE (65 books)

Books, preferably children's books, featuring kids who want to be detectives when they grow up, or who are already running detective businesses as kids.

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1	The Wig in the Window by Kristen Kittscher (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 1,462 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Atlas and his dog Moose: Junior Mystery Solving Detectives by Dale Moon it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes, #1) by Nancy Springer (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 44,034 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Case Closed, Vol. 1 by Gosho Aoyama 4.38 avg rating — 21,081 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Tower Treasure (The Hardy Boys, #1) by Franklin W. Dixon 3.91 avg rating — 20,155 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Nooks & Crannies by Jessica Lawson (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 2,938 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Case of the Frozen Hearts (Wilma Tenderfoot, #1) by Emma Kennedy 3.99 avg rating — 587 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Case of the Wilted Broccoli by William Hertling (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Detective's Assistant by Kate Hannigan (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 1,892 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Belly Up (FunJungle, #1) by Stuart Gibbs (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 16,510 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #1) by Carolyn Keene 3.98 avg rating — 84,236 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Secret of the Mansion (Trixie Belden, #1) by Julie Campbell 4.14 avg rating — 10,197 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	A Girl Called Justice (Justice Jones, #1) by Elly Griffiths (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,278 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Coffin on a Case by Eve Bunting 3.52 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Wizard of Dark Street: An Oona Crate Mystery by Shawn Thomas Odyssey (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 976 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Space Case (Moon Base Alpha, #1) by Stuart Gibbs (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 15,301 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Great Shelby Holmes (The Great Shelby Holmes, #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 1,351 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	High-rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 1,270 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Impact (Volume 1) (The Pan Nationals) by Mark D. Owen (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 93 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity (Brixton Brothers, #1) by Mac Barnett 3.89 avg rating — 3,123 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit (Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective, #1) by Octavia Spencer 3.85 avg rating — 891 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Assassin (Lady Grace Mysteries, #1) by Grace Cavendish 3.92 avg rating — 2,924 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Wisdom: Starship Emissary by Mark D. Owen (Goodreads Author) 4.85 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective (Encyclopedia Brown, #1) by Donald J. Sobol 4.05 avg rating — 40,217 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow (The Sinclair’s Mysteries #1) by Katherine Woodfine (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 6,365 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Gotham Academy, Volume 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy by Becky Cloonan (Writer) 3.94 avg rating — 8,923 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Stacey and the Missing Ring (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #1) by Ann M. Martin 3.74 avg rating — 1,528 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy by N.D. Stevenson (Creator) 3.91 avg rating — 80,801 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Merger on the Orient Expressway by Mary Blount Christian 2.83 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	By the Light of the Study Lamp (The Dana Girls Mystery Stories, #1) by Carolyn Keene 3.96 avg rating — 605 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin 3.99 avg rating — 235,507 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Fairy-Tale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm, #1) by Michael Buckley 4.05 avg rating — 57,034 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Ring of Rocamadour (The Red Blazer Girls, #1) by Michael D. Beil 3.78 avg rating — 2,553 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Saint Tail, Vol. 1 by Megumi Tachikawa 3.90 avg rating — 449 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Mystery of the Third Lucretia (Kari + Lucas Mysteries, #1) by Susan Runholt (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 897 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Steam Detectives, Vol. 1 (Steam Detectives, #1) by Kia Asamiya 3.21 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Baby-Sitters Beware (Baby-Sitters Club Super Mystery, #2) by Ann M. Martin 3.87 avg rating — 755 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Artie Conan Doyle and the Gravediggers' Club (Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries, #1) by Robert J. Harris 3.61 avg rating — 76 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief (Sammy Keyes, #1) by Wendelin Van Draanen (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 6,485 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Marshmallow Hammer Detective Agency: The Mysterious Case of the Golden Egg by Ernie Lindsey (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Dark Lady (Sherlock, Lupin, and Me, #1) by Irene Adler 3.91 avg rating — 4,120 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Case of the Missing Moonstone (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, #1) by Jordan Stratford (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 2,852 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Murder Most Unladylike (Murder Most Unladylike, #1) by Robin Stevens (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 28,168 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Thieves of Ostia (Roman Mysteries, #1) by Caroline Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 3,768 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Girl Detective (Friday Barnes, #1) by R.A. Spratt (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 2,521 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 2,306 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Jill Trent, Science Sleuth Collected: 1943-1948 by D.M. Higgins (Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Sage Carrington, Eighth-Grade Science Sleuth by Justin Scott Parr (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados by Caroline Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 1,028 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport (Bobbsey Twins, #1) by Laura Lee Hope 3.83 avg rating — 6,363 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Surprise Island (The Boxcar Children, #2) by Gertrude Chandler Warner 3.94 avg rating — 13,769 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The Case of the Sea World Adventure (The Adventures of Mary Kate and Ashley, #1) by Cathy East Dubowski 3.65 avg rating — 163 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Case of the 202 Clues (The New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley, #1) by Nina Alexander 3.80 avg rating — 220 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Teen Titans Go!, Volume 1: Truth, Justice, Pizza! by J. Torres (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 306 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds (Cam Jansen Mysteries, #1) by David A. Adler 3.93 avg rating — 5,527 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Judy Moody Girl Detective (Judy Moody #9) by Megan McDonald 4.11 avg rating — 3,399 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh 3.95 avg rating — 100,783 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Kindergarten Caper: The Screech Owls Prequel by Roy MacGregor 4.25 avg rating — 24 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	The Case of the Secret Message (Clue Jr., #1) by Parker C. Hinter (Creator) 3.63 avg rating — 112 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Curious Cat Spy Club (Curious Cat Spy Club, #1) by Linda Joy Singleton (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 281 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Young Miss Holmes Vol. 1 by Kaoru Shintani 4.24 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Sherlock Bones 1 by Yuma Ando 3.75 avg rating — 465 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy (Amanda Lester, Detective, #1) by Paula Berinstein (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 159 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Secret of the Stairs by Kara L. Amis it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Gosick (Gosick, #1) by Kazuki Sakuraba 4.09 avg rating — 757 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars