mystery young adult novels

Mystery young adult novels often have relatable teenage protagonists. For example, in 'One of Us Is Lying', the characters are high school students. They usually have a central mystery, like a crime or a secret. The settings can be schools, small towns, or other places familiar to teens. These novels also tend to build suspense. In 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children', the strange photos and the mystery of the peculiars keep the reader on edge.

One popular young adult mystery novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It has elements of mystery within the story of the two main characters. Another is 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snicket. The Baudelaire orphans face numerous mysteries as they try to uncover the truth about their parents' death. Also, 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a great one, with a complex mystery that keeps readers guessing until the end.

One of the best is 'The Mysterious Benedict Society' by Trenton Lee Stewart. It's about a group of kids who are recruited to go on a secret mission. They have to use their wits and unique skills to solve puzzles and uncover a mystery within a strange institution. Another great one is 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. It combines mystery with some really cool vintage photos that add to the spooky and mysterious atmosphere of the story. And 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snicket is also very popular. The Baudelaire orphans face one misfortune after another while trying to figure out the secrets behind their parents' death and the strange events that keep happening to them.

One popular young adult mystery novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It has elements of mystery within the story of the two main characters. Another is 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snicket, which is filled with mysteries and secrets. Also, 'Pretty Little Liars' by Sara Shepard is quite popular, with its complex web of mystery surrounding the lives of the main characters.

I think 'Artemis Fowl' by Eoin Colfer is also very popular. The young criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl gets involved in various mysteries and dangerous situations in the world of fairies and magic. It has a great mix of mystery, adventure and unique characters.

One common theme is the search for identity. In many young adult murder mystery novels, the main character is not only trying to solve the mystery but also figure out who they are in the process. For example, in 'One of Us Is Lying', the students' secrets are related to their self - identity and how they present themselves to others.

Agatha Christie is a very famous author who has some works that can be considered young adult mystery novels. Her books like 'And Then There Were None' are full of mystery and intrigue. Another one is John Green. Although he is known for his other works as well, 'The Fault in Our Stars' has mystery elements. Also, Lemony Snicket with his 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' series is a well - known author in this genre.

One popular classic young adult mystery novel is 'The Hardy Boys' series. It follows the adventures of Frank and Joe Hardy as they solve various mysteries in their town. Another is 'Nancy Drew' series. Nancy is a smart and resourceful girl detective who always gets to the bottom of the case. And 'The Westing Game' is also a great one, with a complex mystery and a diverse set of characters all vying to solve the puzzle.

Well, 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' by Holly Jackson is a really engaging mystery young adult novel. The main character tries to solve a murder case that everyone else seems to have already made up their minds about. 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus is also good. A group of students is in detention when one of them ends up dead, and the mystery unfolds as they all seem to have secrets. And 'The Inheritance Games' by Jennifer Lynn Barnes has a lot of mystery elements as the main character inherits a fortune and has to figure out the reasons why.

Maureen Johnson is a well - known author. Her 'Truly Devious' series is quite popular among young adults. Lemony Snicket, who wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', is also very famous. His books are full of mystery and dark humor.