Welcome to The Junior Detective Agency! If you are interested in purchasing any of our books for your school, library or bookstore, please email jdapublisher@gmail.com for bulk pricing and shipping information. If you are looking to purchase individual copies, all books are available on the Junior Detective Agency website!
ISBN: 978-1-998124-19-0 Hardcover ISBN 978-1-998124-04-6
You are perfect just the way you are! Every Brain is Beautiful gently explains Neurodiversity without highlighting any specific diagnosis so that kids can see we are all unique, and that’s ok. Winner of the 2023 Royal Dragonfly Award: Disability Awareness Recommended for kids 4-7
Time size 8.5X8.5 $13.99(Hardcover $26.99)
ISBN: 978-1-998124-16-9
Welcome to the Confusle Forest, where super silly creatures live. Make sure you listen carefully so you know how to interact with them! Don’t Snuggle a Nuggle is a silly and inclusive read-aloud book. Recommended for kids 4-7
Time size 8.5X8.5 $13.99
ISBN: 978-1-7387472-8-3
Brady found a dinosaur egg. I wonder if it will hatch! This sweet story follows a young boy who finds a Dino egg and takes care of it until it hatches a new baby dinosaur. Brady and the Dinosaur Egg uses lots of repetition, making it a fun read-aloud story. All of the illustrations are hand-painted by a local artist. Recommended for kids 4-7
Time size 8.5X8.5 $13.99
A Guide to Finding Your Monster Best Friend
ISBN: 978-1-7776692-4-9
Monsters aren’t scary; in fact, the monster you fear might actually become your new best friend! This book is designed like a monster encyclopedia, using fun descriptions to help kids find their monster best friend. All monster illustrations were done by my Autistic 8-year-old. Recommended for kids 4-7.
Trim 8.5X8.5 $9.99 (cover style may vary)
It’s Your Birthday! Party Like a Monster
ISBN: 978-1-7776692-9-4
Surprise! It’s a monster birthday party! This fun story uses rhyme to tell the tale of a monster's birthday party. Because no one parties like a monster! All monster illustrations were done by my Autistic 8-year-old. Recommended for kids 4-7.
Trim 8.5X8.5 $9.99 (cover style may vary)
It’s Christmas! Party Like a Monster
ISBN: 978-1-7776692-8-7
How do monsters celebrate Christmas? By partying, of course! This fun story uses rhyme to tell the tale of a monster Christmas party. All monster illustrations were done by my Autistic 8-year-old. Recommended for kids 4-7.
Trim 8.5X8.5 $9.99 (cover style may vary)
It’s Halloween! Party Like a Monster
ISBN: 978-1-7776692-7-0
How do monsters celebrate Halloween? By partying, of course! This fun story uses rhyme to tell the tale of a monster Halloween. All monster illustrations were done by my Autistic 8-year-old. Recommended for kids 4-7
Trim 8.5X8.5 $9.99 (cover style may vary)
The Super Silly Book of Colours
ISBN: 978-1-998124-25-1
What better way to learn colours than by using silly rhymes that make you laugh! Each page has a corresponding colouring sheet that can be photocopied for class participation. Recommended for ages 4-7
Trim 8.5X8.5 $15.99
The Super Silly Book of Numbers
ISBN: 978-1-998124-24-4
What better way to learn the numbers than by using silly rhymes that make you laugh! Each page has a corresponding colouring sheet that can be photocopied for class participation. Recommended for ages 4-7
Trim 8.5X8.5 $17.99
ISBN: 978-1-998124-23-7
What better way to learn the ABCs than by using silly rhymes that make you laugh? Each page has a corresponding colouring sheet that can be photocopied for class participation. Recommended for ages 4-7
Trim 8.5X8.5 $17.99
My Journey Into The Realm of Monsters
ISBN: 978-1-998124-08-4
Book one of the Into the Unknown chapter book series follows a young boy who is pulled into the realm of monsters and must find his way back out. Each short chapter opens with an image drawn by my Autistic 8-year-old and combines his imaginative thoughts with fast-paced and intriguing storytelling. 2nd place winner in the 2023 Royal Dragonfly Awards for Chapter Books Recommended for ages 6-9.
Trim 5X8 (full-colour images at the start of each chapter) $11.99
ISBN: 978-1-998124-22-0
Combining true historical facts with a fantastical narrative, The Fate of the Feline is the first in the Junior Detective Agency chapter-book series. A diverse group of friends is pulled back in time to solve a mystery in this fast-paced and easy-to-read chapter book. Recommended for kids 6-9
Trim 5X8 $9.99
ISBN: 978-1-998124-10-7
Krista is a typical tween who is only worried about herself. That is until a magical creature called a Morishio pulls her into her couch. At first, it’s all fun and games until she learns that her little brother was also pulled into the couch and is being held hostage. Now, it’s up to Krista to put her selfish feelings aside to save her brother and set everything right again. 2023 Royal Dragonfly Winner- Middle-Grade Fiction
Trim 5.25X8 $9.99
ISBN: 978-1-649795-50-2
Set in Northern Ontario, The Purple Raccoon follows the story of twins Sam and Cindy, who, after hearing their grandfather’s story, set out to meet The Purple Raccoon. Now, it’s a race against time for them to save their new colourful friends before it’s too late. Recommended for kids 8-12 Reader’s Favourite 5-star certified 2023 Purple Dragonfly Winner- Middle-Grade Fiction
Trim 5X8 $9.99
ISBN: 978-1-998124-11-4
It’s been years since Cindy and Sam last saw The Purple Raccoon but something strange has led them to believe their friend needs their help. This time, Cindy and Sam enter the magical world, CAWH and have to help once again save their colorful animal friends. Recommended for kids 8-12
Trim 5.25X8 $9.99
ISBN: 978-1-7387472-3-8
Crimes, Covens and Curses is a collection of ten short mysteries that the reader gets to solve. Ranging from witches' curses to bank robbers and ancient treasure to murder, Crimes, Covens, and Curses allows the reader to become the detective with the answers separated to the back of the book so they get the chance to solve them before reading the conclusion. recommended for kids 10-14 2023 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Winner-Collection of Short Stories
Trim 6X9 $11.99
ISBN: 978-1-685621-40-7
Nicola's life seems perfect, except for one small hiccup—her new home is haunted. Nicola soon realizes that she is not alone in the house. As the unsettling events escalate, she confides in her friends, and together, they decide to conduct a séance, hoping to make contact with the restless spirit. Little do they know that the séance will unleash a powerful force, pulling Nicola back in time to a haunting era 150 years ago. Now, it’s up to Nicola and her friends to solve the mystery, ensuring Nicola's safe return home before it's too late. Recommended for kids 10-14 Reader’s Favourite 5-star certified 2023 Purple Dragonfly Winner- Mystery CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2023
Trim 5X8 $12.00
The Case of the Hidden Vehicles
ISBN: 978-1-998124-26-8
Can you find all of the hidden vehicles? Read the corresponding poem to get your clues, then see if you can find all of the hidden vehicles on the next page. Recommended for ages 3-6
Trim 8.5X11 $12.99
The Case of the Hidden Animals
ISBN: 978-1-7387472-5-2
Can you find all of the hidden animals? Read the corresponding poem to get your clues, then see if you can find all of the hidden animals on the next page. Recommended for ages 3-6 2023 Royal Dragonfly Award- Activity Books
Trim 8.5X11 $12.99
The Case of the Missing Dinosaur Egg
ISBN: 978-1-7387472-2-1
In this interactive mystery book, it’s up to you to see if you can figure out who stole the dinosaur egg. Read about the characters and suspects, then complete 16 activities to collect your clues and solve the mystery. There is a hint page and answer page at the back of the book. Recommended for ages 6-8
Trim 8.5X11 $12.99
ISBN: 978-1-7776692-0-1
In this interactive mystery book, it’s up to you to see if you can figure out who mixed up the fairytale characters. Read about the characters and suspects, then complete 16 activities to collect your clues and solve the mystery. There is a hint page and answer page at the back of the book. Recommended for ages 6-8
Trim 8.5X11 $12.99
The Case of the Stolen Treasure
ISBN: 978-1-7776692-1-8
In this interactive mystery book, it’s up to you to see if you can figure out who stole the pirate’s treasure and where they hid it. Read about the suspects and locations, then complete 16 activities to collect your clues and solve the mystery. There is a hint page and answer page at the back of the book. Recommended for ages 9-11 2023 Purple Dragonfly Awards 1st Place Winner- Best Activity Book
Trim 8.5X11 $12.99
The Case of the Missing Fairy Dust
ISBN: 978-1-7776692-2-5
In this interactive mystery book, it’s up to you to see if you can figure out who took the fairy dust and where they hid it. Read about the suspects and locations, then complete 16 activities to collect your clues and solve the mystery. There is a hint page and answer page at the back of the book. Recommended for ages 8-11
Trim 8.5X11 $12.99
The Mystery of the Stolen Artifact
ISBN: 978-1-7776692-3-2
In this interactive mystery book, it’s up to you to see if you can figure out who stole the Statue of Anubis. Read about the suspects, then complete 16 activities to collect your clues and solve the mystery. There is a hint page and answer page at the back of the book. Recommended for ages 11-14
Trim 8.5X11 $12.99
Super Sleuth Mystery Game
Available to order through juniordetectiveagency.com
Super Sleuth is the fun mystery game that combines movement, problem-solving and quick thinking. Can you solve the mystery? Comes with: 6 Detective Cards 6 Mystery Cards 24 Hint Cards 34 Action Cards For 2-6 players aged 6+
$15.99
ISBN: 978-1-958825-93-8
Every day, you likely will encounter a TON of advertisements. Some obvious ones (like billboards), and some less obvious ones (like the tee your favorite character wears!). Ads entice us to want to be part of the media we love most, and that’s not a bad thing! But…we can’t be a part of everything, right? Open this book to learn about ads, good questions to ask, and powerful decisions you can make about the products and companies you support. This media literacy book is recommended for ages 5-10
Trim 8.5X11 $24.99
How to Take Your Parents on Vacation
ISBN: 978-1-998124-21-3
Family vacations should be a non-stop thrill, not just a series of daily chores in a new place. We've been there, and we know the frustration of meticulously planning a trip, only to find that it's not as kid-friendly as you'd hoped. That's where we step in! This guide is your treasure trove of invaluable tips, fail-safe strategies, ingenious hacks, thrilling ideas, and captivating activities that will delight both kids and parents alike.
Trim 6X9 $24.99
Someone’s Always Lying Book One: Body Count
ISBN: 978-1-998124-13-8
No matter how well you think you know people, the truth is, someone's always lying. With jaw-dropping twists at every turn, "Body Count" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Delve into a world where trust is shattered, secrets lurk in the shadows, and the true nature of the human spirit is put to the ultimate test. Can you unravel the enigma and discover what really happened in this unforgettable tale of mystery and deception? Recommended for ages 16+
Trim 5X8 $9.99 (cover style may vary)