Stories of groups of child investigators for children aged 9 to 10

Discover our stories of little detectives, specially designed for children aged 9 to 10. Follow the adventures of our heroines, clever little girls who solve mysteries and exciting investigations. Our captivating stories are available for free online, to the delight of young readers. Dive into the thrilling world of investigations with our stories for children.

Stories of little investigators: girls (20)

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A 10-year-old girl with a round face, freckles and brown pigtails, looking concentrated and curious with slightly furrowed brows, kneeling on the bakery's light tile and pointing at small wheel tracks on the floor; her 10-year-old friend, short black hair and a mischievous smile, holds a scooter helmet and leans behind her to the left examining the same tracks; a female baker of about 50 with graying hair in a bun and a flour-dusted apron stands behind the counter to the right, looking kindly surprised with one hand on her chest and the other on an empty tray; interior of a small welcoming bakery with shelves of golden breads and pastries, large cream tiles and warm sunset light through the window; the children are following wheel prints toward the back door amid scattered crumbs and flour and an empty basket on a display, creating a gentle, optimistic investigative scene.

The Case of the Missing Honey Rolls

Reading 12 min. 9-10 years old

When Mila, a curious nine-year-old, discovers a missing basket of honey rolls at Sunny Crust Bakery, she follows clues—floor marks, stroller tracks, and a hidden path—to uncover who took them.

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A happy, focused 10-year-old girl with a round freckled face and brown ponytail, wearing blue overalls and red sneakers, crouches and removes a small shiny blue wrench from the mechanical claw of a small smiling round robot; to the right, about 11-year-old Sammy, grinning and slightly mischievous in a green cap with crumbs on his fingers, points at her as if confessing a prank; behind a table on the left, serious 10-year-old Raj with tousled black hair and round glasses crouches holding wires and a screwdriver; nearby, cheerful 9-year-old Zoe with braided blonde hair and a sparkly dress stands by a box of props with silver glitter on her hands; a school robotics workshop with a large wooden table strewn with tools, open boxes and gleaming metal parts, robot posters on the wall and warm light from an adjustable lamp; the team discovers the blue wrench stuck in the robot's claw, with a greasy fingerprint on the handle and silver glitter on the key, creating a playful, curious atmosphere.

The mystery of the missing blue wrench

Reading 8 min. (3) 9-10 years old Available in audio story

When Maya's lucky blue wrench goes missing from the robotics club, she follows glittery clues, greasy fingerprints, and curious classmates to solve the mystery.

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A 10-year-old girl with a round face, freckles, chestnut hair in a ponytail, large curious eyes and a determined, awed expression holds a shiny magnifying glass in her right hand and gently pushes aside an old curtain with her left; a mischievous 10-year-old boy with tousled black hair is crouched behind her at her right, wiping the horn of an old gramophone that is playing; the wooden backstage of an old theater—creaky floorboards, worn red velvet curtains, stacked painted backdrops, faded posters, fine cobwebs and dust lit in beams—reveals a small hidden door, with stylized colorful sound waves echoing from the gramophone across the walls, creating a mysterious yet warm atmosphere in a warm palette of brick red, gold and brown with blue-green shadow accents.

The Echo of Willow Creek's Theater

Reading 6 min. (2) 9-10 years old

Curious nine-year-old Emily and her friend Leo follow a mysterious echo in an old theater and discover a hidden room filled with relics from a long-ago magic show.

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A lively morning scene at a warm, colorful coworking space called "Family Desk": 10-year-old Mia, round-faced with freckles and chestnut hair in a ponytail, stands on a wooden bench, determined and joyful with furrowed brows, reaching for a teal mitten on the exterior windowsill; behind her inside, relieved and amazed 7-year-old Sam with curly hair clasps his hands, and 9-year-old Zoe with long braided hair covers her mouth, guilty but relieved, while outside in the small garden seen through the window, 9-year-old Arjun, brown-skinned with short black hair, smiles holding the matching mitten he found; pale yellow walls, low shelves of picture books, a coat panel with hooks, an art table with paint pots, large stone windowsill, bright sunny morning, vivid colors, soft shadows, warm collaborative expressions.

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The Mystery of the Flying Mittens

Reading 9 min. (1) 9-10 years old Available in audio story

Detective Mia helps friends at a busy family coworking space search for Sam's missing blue-and-green mittens, following clues and questioning others to unravel the mystery.

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A focused 10-year-old girl, Millie, with brown hair in a ponytail kneeling on a weathered wooden dock, holding a shiny magnifying glass in one hand and an open sketchbook in the other; behind her, 10-year-old Ella, short blond hair, breathless and excited, points toward the dock edge at a trail of crumbs; about 11-year-old Sophie, long golden hair, smiling and a bit confused, wearing a red vest with two missing buttons, sits on the dock with her legs dangling over the water; Sophie’s ~5-year-old brother with a chocolate-sticky face hides in reeds near the shore holding a piece of wrapper. The setting is an old plank dock by a sparkling lake with tall grasses, green reeds, a leaning willow, mud traces, scattered brown crumbs and an open snack box on the wood. Main scene: Millie displays two small red buttons and follows a line of crumbs leading from the dock into the reeds where the chocolate-faced boy stands, childlike detective atmosphere, soft watercolor wash, warm golden evening light.

Millie Harper and the Case of the Missing Chocolate

Reading 8 min. (5) 9-10 years old Available in audio story

Shy Millie becomes a young detective when she and her friend Ella follow clues—muddy footprints, red buttons, and cookie crumbs—around the lake to find who took Ella’s chocolate.

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A focused, kind 10-year-old girl, Maya, with brown braided hair and a light khaki jacket, delicately holds a large folded map with frayed edges; beside her a shy, blushing 8-year-old boy, Jamie, with curly chestnut hair and a small green backpack with a compass patch, looks down holding a pencil and an ink-stained sketch page; an about-65-year-old Mr. Percy, with a wrinkled face, round glasses and a beige work jacket, stands slightly back by a blue metal booth raising his hand as if explaining, tools and screws visible at his belt; the scene is at a fairground market bulletin board—a worn wooden board nailed to a fence with colorful bunting and red-and-white striped tents in the background, a nearby table with cake crumbs and a small blue technical cabin faintly smoking; Maya is pinning the map to the board while children and a few smiling adults watch, the map edged with colorful drawings and stickers, the mood soft and orderly with golden sunset light, rendered in gentle watercolor strokes and grainy textures.

The missing map at the town fair

Reading 11 min. (2) 9-10 years old Available in audio story

Nine-year-old Maya investigates the disappearance of the town fair map using clues, questions, and patience, uncovering unexpected motives and learning about helping others.

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A smiling, proud 10-year-old girl Maya with brown hair in a ponytail, wearing a yellow jacket and holding a notebook, kneels before a slightly open wooden drawer; joyful 10-year-old Leo with short chestnut hair stands beside her holding a shiny red balloon with a bit of mud; shy but happy 11-year-old Jay with messy black hair crouches nearby holding a rusty key; Mr. Patel, a kind-faced gardener of about 50 in a green apron with a watering can, stands behind them by the bushes; the cream-painted wooden shed has cluttered shelves, a dusty open drawer, surrounding grass and roots, and soft sunset light filtering through leaves, creating a warm, friendly scene of triumph as the children celebrate finding the red balloon.

The mystery of the missing red ball

Reading 9 min. (5) 9-10 years old Available in audio story

When young detective Maya helps her friend Leo search the playground for his missing red ball, they follow curious clues and gather friends to unravel the playful mystery.

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A 10-year-old girl, Lucy, with messy brown hair and round glasses, is crouched near a twisted stone, her face lit up with excitement and curiosity. She wears a bright yellow t-shirt and denim shorts, holding an old piece of paper in her hands, her eyes sparkling with discovery. Next to her, Tommy, a 10-year-old boy with messy blonde hair and a big smile, is frantically jotting notes in his notebook, standing on tiptoe to see better. Mia, a 10-year-old girl with braided black hair, is observing carefully around them, hands on her hips, ready to uncover more clues. Their environment is the wild garden of the old Willowby house, with colorful wildflowers, brambles, and gnarled trees, while the dilapidated facade of the house looms in the background, with dusty windows and creaking wooden shutters. The main scene shows Lucy discovering a mysterious clue, an old piece of paper, while her friends gather around, captivated by the idea of a treasure hunt in their neighborhood.

The Mystery of Maple Lane

Interactive story (2) 9-10 years old

During a school field trip, 10-year-old Lucy and her friends stumble upon an old neighborhood secret. Together, they use their detective skills to solve a decades-old mystery hiding in their own backyard.

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Une illustration destinée aux enfants représentant une jeune fille malicieuse et curieuse, accompagnée de son fidèle ami, un garçon courageux, enquêtant sur une mystérieuse disparition dans la charmante ville de Willowbrook, avec ses rues pavées bordées de maisons colorées et sa vieille tour de l'horloge au centre.

The Mystery of the Missing Librarian

Reading 4 min. (24) 9-10 years old Available in audio story

Lily and her friend Alex embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of their town's beloved librarian, Mrs. Jenkins, following a trail of clues that lead them to unexpected discoveries.

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Une illustration destinée aux enfants représentant une fillette curieuse et courageuse, se lançant dans une enquête mystérieuse avec l'aide d'une bibliothécaire timide, dans la charmante ville de Willowbrook, entourée de collines verdoyantes et de forêts chuchotantes.

The Sugar Crystal Mystery

Reading 4 min. (7) 9-10 years old

Lily, a curious girl with a knack for solving mysteries, embarks on a quest to find a missing recipe book in her town, uncovering clues that lead her to an unexpected discovery.

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A 9-year-old girl named Lily, with long curly hair and a pretty pink ribbon, shows great determination on her face. She wears a striped shirt and denim shorts, holding a magnifying glass in her right hand, ready to solve a mystery. Next to her, Emma, a 9-year-old girl with round glasses and straight hair, closely examines a carnival map, displaying a focused expression. Jack, a 9-year-old boy with messy brown hair and a colorful t-shirt, laughs while holding a large cotton candy, standing slightly back, ready to support his friends. The scene takes place in the heart of a lively carnival, with colorful tents, sparkling lights, and fairground games in the background. Children laugh and play around them, while the sweet smell of cotton candy fills the air. Lily, Emma, and Jack are questioning a mysterious girl wearing a blue hat, who seems nervous, as they try to solve the mystery of a missing diamond necklace.

Diamond Detectives: The Adventure in Willowbrook

Reading 10 min. (3) 9-10 years old Available in audio story

A young girl named Lily, along with her friends Emma and Jack, set out to solve the mystery of a missing diamond necklace in their town of Willowbrook using their detective skills and courage.

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A joyful, determined 10-year-old girl with a round, freckled face and chestnut curls in a crown, wearing a purple dress with small daisies, crouches before an ornate old wooden box holding a small rusted key as she inserts it into the lock; to her left Sam, a tall, skinny 10-year-old boy in a blue striped T‑shirt, stands surprised with his hands raised, while Mr. Bumbles, a kind, relieved ~70-year-old man with round glasses and a short gray beard, stands in the background near a wooden shelf applauding softly—all inside a warm, dusty curiosity shop of warped shelves, old books, jars, maps and golden light through a small‑paned window, captured in a moment of bright expressions, expressive gestures, paper confetti-like flecks, sharp shadows and warm colors evoking a gentle, mysterious adventure.

Lily and the Mystery of Willow Creek

Reading 12 min. (3) 9-10 years old Available in audio story

Lily, a curious and clever girl, sets out to solve the mysterious disappearance of a local shopkeeper with the help of her friend, Sam, unraveling clues and decoding a secret message along the way.

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Stories of groups of child investigators for children aged 9 to 10

Stories of little investigators: girls (20)

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