6th grade books about Mystery and Detective Stories
25 books commonly assigned to 6th grade students explore mystery and detective stories— every title’s grade range covers 6th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
25 6th grade books about mystery and detective stories
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A Deadly Game of MagicJoan Lowery Nixon
Alvin's Swap ShopClifford B. Hicks
Christina's GhostBetty Ren Wright
Closed for the SeasonMary Downing Hahn
Dead Man in Indian CreekMary Downing Hahn
Don't Look Behind YouLois Duncan
Framed!James Ponti
Mystery at the Club SandwichDoug Cushman
Nightmare MountainPeg Kehret
Running Out of TimeMargaret Peterson Haddix
Scared StiffWillo Davis Roberts
Skeleton CreekPatrick Carman
Spirit SeekerJoan Lowery Nixon
Stranger with My FaceLois Duncan- Tarot Says BewareBetsy Cromer ByarsTarot Says BewareBetsy Cromer Byars
Terror at the ZooPeg Kehret
The Curse of the Blue FigurineJohn Bellairs
The Dark and Deadly PoolJoan Lowery Nixon
The HauntingJoan Lowery Nixon
The Name of the Game Was MurderJoan Lowery Nixon
The Other Side of DarkJoan Lowery Nixon
The StalkerJoan Lowery Nixon
The Third EyeLois Duncan
Twisted SummerWillo Davis Roberts
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Frequently asked questions
What mystery and detective stories books are good for 6th grade students?
25 books exploring mystery and detective stories have a grade range that covers 6th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these mystery and detective stories books grade-appropriate for 6th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 6th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many mystery and detective stories books are on the 6th grade list?
This page lists 25 6th grade titles about mystery and detective stories, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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