Mystery Books for 2nd Graders
The Haunted Village
A brave explorer discovers an abandoned village as darkness falls. The huts are empty, and an old golem stands frozen and silent. Then something strange appears—a ghostly cat you can see right through! When a distant bell rings, wispy villager ghosts float out of nowhere. But the real trouble starts when a zombie villager shows up. What mysterious force has turned this village into a spooky ghost town? Will the explorer find a way to escape?
The Old Mine
Fig Pig ventures into a mysterious old mine in search of coal, but discovers far more than he bargained for. With a massive web blocking his path and treacherous drops lurking below, can he navigate the dangers of the mine and uncover the secrets it holds?
The Pumpkin Patch
Zom has been working hard to grow the perfect pumpkins on his farm. He dreams of making delicious pumpkin cakes! But something strange is happening - his pumpkins are disappearing one by one. There are no footprints, no fur, and no clues left behind. Zom and his friend Skel decide to stake out the pumpkin patch to catch the mysterious thief. What could be stealing the pumpkins without leaving a trace?
Where Is My Shoe?
Caterpillar has lost a very important shoe and can’t find it anywhere! He asks all his friends for help—Frog, Grasshopper, and Crab—but their shoes don’t fit at all. Will he ever find his own shoe? Join this determined little bug on a funny adventure to solve the mystery of the missing shoe!
Hop Finds the King
Hop is on an urgent mission to find the king! With arrows falling from the sky, he races through the forest asking every animal he meets for help. Crow, Brown, Hip, and Ape all have clues, but will Hop reach the king in time? Follow this brave little rabbit on a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and unexpected twists!
Magnet Magic!
Rin sneaks into her brother Jin’s drawer and discovers a mysterious black block that sticks to metal objects in the most amazing ways! When she accidentally loses Jin’s special pen under the bed, Rin must use her clever thinking and her strange new discovery to save the day. What is this magical block, and can it help her get out of trouble?
Forbidden Book Club Issue Three: The Min Min Lights
When mysterious glowing lights appear in a sleepy town after dark, four friends must decide whether to investigate the legend of the Min Min Lights. What secrets do these enchanted orbs hold, and will the children discover the truth before they get lost in the bush forever?
Banana Hunt
Monkey wakes up ready for a delicious banana breakfast, but his bunch of bananas has vanished! He searches his treehouse high and low, asking a buzzing bee and a slithering snake if they’ve seen his missing treat. But nobody knows where the bananas went. Then Monkey spots something yellow at the bottom of his tree — a trail of banana peels! Who could have taken his yummy breakfast? Follow Monkey on his hungry hunt to solve this fruity mystery!
The Odd Egg
Zom and Skel are playing Pig Race when Zom spots something amazing—a mysterious egg hidden in a cliff! Together, they try to find its mother, checking with hens, fish, and even dragons. But nothing matches! What could this strange egg be? Join Zom and Skel as they race to solve the mystery before they discover what’s waiting inside.
Forbidden Book Club Issue One: The Machine
When Ada, Darren, Lachlan, and Skink get caught pulling a prank, they’re sent to do chores for the mysterious Mrs. Quigley. But instead of cleaning, she reveals a secret: a chest of forbidden fiction books and a strange machine that lets you experience stories in a whole new way. In a world where fun books were burned long ago, will these four kids dare to discover what reading was really meant to be?