The Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kids' Books 2026

1. Left Behind: The Kids Through the Flames, Book 3, (Paperback)

This series is based on the best-selling adult Left Behind series. Readers will see the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of four kids who have been left behind.

Left Behind: The Kids Through the Flames, Book 3, (Paperback) Author: Tyndale House Publishers ISBN: 9780842321952 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1998-07-01 Page Count: 160

2. The Yellow House Mystery (Reprint) (Paperback)

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of the yellow house in the third book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. A mystery surrounds the old yellow house on Surprise Island! Years ago, a man vanished from the house, and no one knows how or why. Now a long-lost clue leads the Aldens to investigate the mystery--and to a new adventure! What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and classic illustrations, The Boxcar Children(R) series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

Author: GERTRUDE CHANDLER WARNER ISBN: 9780807593660 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1/01/1989

3. Left Behind: The Kids The Vanishings, Book 1, (Paperback)

When millions disappear around the globe, four kids must face the chaos of the end times alone. A spin-off of the best-selling adult Left Behind series, The Vanishings captures the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of a runaway, a rebel, a liar, and a skeptic--four kids who have been left behind and now wonder if there's any truth to the religion they previously rejected. This apocalyptic Christian fiction novel weaves together the events of biblical prophecy with fast-paced adventure and powerful messages about faith. Book 1 in the Left Behind: The Kids series Filled with suspense to keep young readers glued to the page Perfect for sparking conversations about the book of Revelation

Left Behind: The Kids The Vanishings, Book 1, (Paperback) Author: Tyndale House Publishers ISBN: 9780842321938 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1998-07-01 Page Count: 160

4. Left Behind: The Kids Second Chance, Book 2, (Paperback)

This series is based on the best-selling adult Left Behind series. Readers will see the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of four kids who have been left behind.

Left Behind: The Kids Second Chance, Book 2, (Paperback) Author: Tyndale House Publishers ISBN: 9780842321945 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1998-07-01 Page Count: 160

5. Left Behind: The Kids Facing the Future, Book 4, (Paperback)

This series is based on the best-selling adult Left Behind series. Readers will see the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of four kids who have been left behind.

Left Behind: The Kids Facing the Future, Book 4, (Paperback) Author: Tyndale House Publishers ISBN: 9780842321969 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1998-07-01 Page Count: 160

6. The View from the Cherry Tree (Paperback) 9780689717840

ISBN: 9780689717840 ISBN10: 0689717849 Contributors: Roberts, Willo Davis,

From his favorite perch in a cherry tree, Rob sees a murder committed, but when he tells his preoccupied family, no one will believe him. "Taut with suspense, this spell-binding story carries the reader along".--Booklist, starred review.

7. Traitor: the Case of Benedict Arnold (Paperback)

Benedict Arnold always carried things too far. As a boy he did crazy things like climbing atop a burning roof and picking a fight with the town constable. As a soldier, he was even more reckless. He was obsessed with being the leader and the hero in every battle, and he never wanted to surrender. He even killed his own horse once rather than give it to the enemy. Where did the extremism lead Arnold? To treason. America's most notorious traitor is brought to life as Jean Fritz relays the engrossing story of Benedict Arnold -- a man whose pride, ambition, and self-righteousness drove him to commit the heinous crime of treason against the United States during the American Revolution. "A highly entertaining biography illuminating the personality of a complex man." --Horn Book "A gripping story. . . As compelling as a thriller, the book also shines as history." --Publishers Weekly An ALA Notable Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year An ABA Pick of the Lists A Horn Book Fanfare Title

Benedict Arnold always carried things too far. As a boy he did crazy things like climbing atop a burning roof and picking a fight with the town constable. As a soldier, he was even more reckless. He was obsessed with being the leader and the hero in every battle, and he never wanted to surrender. He even killed his own horse once rather than give it to the enemy. Where did the extremism lead Arnold? To treason. America's most notorious traitor is brought to life as Jean Fritz relays the engrossing story of Benedict Arnold -- a man whose pride, ambition, and self-righteousness drove him to commit the heinous crime of treason against the United States during the American Revolution. “A highly entertaining biography illuminating the personality of a complex man.” —Horn Book “A gripping story. . . As compelling as a thriller, the book also shines as history.” —Publishers Weekly An ALA Notable Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year An ABA Pick of the Lists A Horn Book Fanfare Title

8. The Case of the Wiggling Wig (Hardcover) 9780689800825

Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780689800825 ISBN10: 0689800827 Contributors: Hildick, E. W.,

The Case of the Wiggling Wig (Hardcover) 9780689800825

9. Pre-Owned Height of Danger (Mass Market Paperback) 0671730924 9780671730925

Height of Danger by Dixon, Franklin W.

Title: Height of Danger ISBN10: 0671730924 EAN: 9780671730925 Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories Author: Dixon, Franklin W. Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

10. Bicycle Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #15)

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of an abandoned farmhouse in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Boxcar Children go on an overnight bicycle trip to Aunt Jane's! But when a rainstorm hits, they are forced to take shelter in an abandoned farmhouse. As the children wait out the storm, a most unusual mystery finds them! What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children(R) series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

Boxcar Children Mysteries Bicycle Mystery, Book 15, (Paperback) Author: Random House Books for Young Readers ISBN: 9780807507094 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1990-01-01 Page Count: 128