My little sister she's in the 8th grade and she needs a mystery book. So what's a good mystery book you would recomend?? Can you please tell a little about it?? Thanks.
2007-10-02 12:39:42 · 7 answers · asked by GiRLY GiRL xO0 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Nancy Drew Mysteries would be perfect for her. I also recommend the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. There are also some Charlie Chan mysteries out there too. These may be older but they are great reading. I don't judge books by there covers. I do voice my opinions but I like your entry it shows your are protective of your privacy and your space and want and expect honesty. feel free to roam my Yahoo 360 and I'm here if you need something.
2007-10-02 12:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by aswkingfish 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she likes to read, a good classic mystery is Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express." A man is found dead on a train -- and everyone has a motive for killing him. Actually, my favorite Poirot mystery by Agatha Christie is "Curtain," but you have to be familiar with Poirot to really appreciate it.
You can't go wrong with Sherlock Holmes, if you (or your sister) are looking for a short story. My favorites include The Speckled Band, The Devil's Foot Root and The Dancing Men.
A more contemporary mystery is "The Westing Game," which is a lot of fun. Basically, several unrelated people are mentioned in a dead man's will. They are called on to solve a mystery to become the inheritors of the not inconsiderable estate.
2007-10-02 12:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by ningerbil2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEFINITELY Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' may also be known as '10 Little Indians'. It is the best!!! And, friendly enough for an 8th grader. =)
It is about 10 people who are all pulled on to an island when they begin to be killed off one by one. But who is behind it all when there is no one else on the island??
Such a great, spine-tingling book. You'll love it and so will your sister!
2007-10-02 13:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by awesomeredhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Ruby in the Smoke'
'Shadow In The North'
'The Tiger In The Well'
by Philip Pullman
These stories take place in Victorian England, all involving Sally Lockhart. Excellent mysteries by the author of 'The Golden Campass'.
2007-10-02 12:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by irish1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she also likes fantasy, James Patterson has a series especially for teens. It's called Maximum Ride and it's about these kids who are 80% human and 20% birds. They can fly and they have enemies who can fly and chase them all over the states. It's also a mystery.
2007-10-02 12:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, heck, Gorky Park was outstanding. Seeing that it was set in the old Soviet Union made it really cool since the militia detective had to deal with a crazy crime scene, international intrigue, AND keep the KGB from squishing him before he solved the case.
2007-10-02 13:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by patodelamuerte 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the best one i read are the sherlock holmes books...best mystery books i've ever read...the best one out of them is the hound of the baskervilles...awesome...here's some more info if you need it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hound_of_the_Baskervilles
2007-10-02 12:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋