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Spring Break Starts at EPL 2024: Crack the Case for Grades K-3

From daring detectives to cunning codebreakers, these stories will ignite young imaginations and keep them guessing until the very end.

Edmonton Public Library

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  • Code Breaker, Spy Hunter

    How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars

    Wallmark, Laurie
    Join Elizebeth Friedman, a clever hero who solves secret codes and catches sneaky spies during World War II. With lots of thrills and mysteries to solve, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat!
    BookNew York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021. — J 652.8 FRI WAL
  • Follow the adventures of a curious young detective and her trusty sidekick as they unravel a series of perplexing puzzles in their neighborhood. Together, they use their smarts and bravery to uncover secrets and solve exciting mysteries!
    BookNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008. — E EAT
  • Join Cam Jansen, the girl with the photographic memory, as she tackles her latest mystery at the Joke House amusement park, where a disappearing magician's act turns into a puzzling case to solve. With her keen observational skills and…
    BookNew York, New York : Puffin Books, 2015. — Beginning chapter books - Series C PBK
  • The Great Cake Mystery

    Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case

    McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-
    Follow the delightful adventures of young detective Precious Ramotswe as she solves the mystery of the missing cake in her village. With her keen eye for detail and determination, Precious proves that even the smallest detectives can crack…
    BookNew York : Anchor Books, 2012. — Children's fiction M PBK
  • Dive into the adventures of the clever canine detective and his trusty sidekick Watts, a wise parrot, as they investigate the puzzling disappearance of museum specimens. With sharp noses and keen eyes, they sniff out clues and unravel a…
    Graphic NovelBoston ; New York : Etch/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019. — J TRE
  • In "Party: A Mystery" by Jamaica Kincaid, join Leila, a spirited young girl, as she navigates a mysterious and enchanting world where everything isn't quite as it seems at her mother's party. With colorful illustrations and delightful…
    eBookAkashic Books, Ltd., 2019
  • Hamster Holmes and his firefly friend, Dr. Watt, solve mysteries while Corny O'Squirrel's sleep is disrupted by mysterious late-night knocks, leading them to investigate the cause and purpose.
    BookNew York : Simon Spotlight, 2015. — E SAD
  • With dreams of heroism like his legendary Uncle Tooth, Otto the alligator boldly tails a mysterious figure prowling the riverboat docked in the harbor's shadows.
    BookNew York : Random House, [2016] — E HAY
  • Adventure with Asha and Baz as they uncover the secrets of World War II codebreaking with the help of the legendary Elizebeth Friedman! When a tantalizing mystery and a hidden prize emerge at school, our dynamic duo wield their magic stick…
    BookVictoria, BC : Common Deer Press, 2023. — Beginning chapter books - Series A PBK
  • Get ready for an adventure with Billie and the Secret Mystery Club as they stumble upon a puzzling note—coded and clandestine! Who's the mastermind behind it? Only one thing's certain: cracking this enigma will demand every ounce of the…
    BookTulsa, OK : Kane Miller, 2014. — Beginning chapter books - Series B PBK
  • Prepare for an exhilarating journey with Billie and the Secret Mystery Club as they stumble upon a cryptic message—shrouded in secrecy and mystery! Who's the genius behind it?
    BookChicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, 2022. — Easy readers W PBK
  • Embark on an adventure with Ethan and Ella as they track down an Australian coral thief in the heart-pounding eighth edition of Greetings from Somewhere—an enthralling series packed with mystery, exploration, and thrills!
    BookNew York : Little Simon, 2015. — Beginning chapter books - Series G PBK
  • Get ready to root for Horrible Harry as he battles to uphold his detective fame by deciphering the mysterious code behind Mrs. Funderburke's lunch prizes!
    BookNew York : Puffin Books, 2008, c2007. — Beginning chapter books - Series H PBK
  • Step into the adventure with Marly, spurred on by her late neighbor Mr. Summerling's tales of treasure hunting! With a shared task and a trove to uncover in Mr. Summerling's will, they must unite their wits and solve a maze of riddles,…
    BookNew York : Penguin Workshop, [2021] — Beginning chapter books - Series T PBK
  • Beneath the looming presence of Birchtown's creepers, a wealth of mysteries beckons! Join twins Oliver and Audrey as they tackle puzzling conundrums—from the devastated village garden to the fiery intrigue of the blacksmith's shop.
    BookNew York : Sky Pony Press, 2017. — Children's fiction - Series U PBK