christmas mystery books for kids 8-12

About The Case of the Christmas Market Mischief Thief by Saga Welles

A magical Christmas market. A string of festive pranks. And four friends determined to save the holiday spirit.

It’s Christmas in Oakwood, and the town’s beloved market is bursting with lights, laughter — and a whole lot of mischief! When sugar is swapped for salt, ornaments vanish, and the giant tree’s star disappears, the Guardians of Oakwood spring into action. As Maya, Leo, Alice, and Sam follow the clues, they uncover a decades-old feud that could ruin the holiday spirit for good. Can they solve the mystery, reunite old friends, and save Christmas before the big parade?

A heartwarming festive mystery full of friendship, fun, and Christmas magic. Perfect for readers aged 8–12 who love small-town secrets and big-hearted adventures.

Free on Amazon for 5 days: May 18–22!

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About The Case of the Christmas Market Mischief

A magical Christmas market. A string of festive pranks. And four friends determined to save the holiday spirit.

The town of Oakwood is glowing with twinkling lights and holiday cheer as preparations begin for the annual Christmas Market. But when things start going wrong — sugar swapped for salt at the cocoa stand, ornaments stolen, costumes shredded — it’s clear that someone is up to mischief.

Maya, Leo, Alice, and Sam, the Guardians of Oakwood, jump into action to uncover who’s behind the chaos before the town’s favorite tradition is ruined. Their clues lead them to an unexpected connection between two rival markets and a decades-old misunderstanding that divided Oakwood long ago.

As snow falls and tensions rise, the four friends must use all their cleverness, courage, and teamwork to uncover the truth — and remind everyone what Christmas is really about: friendship, forgiveness, and community.

Welcome back to Oakwood for another cozy small-town mystery packed with friendship, humor, clever clues, and a touch of suspense. With warmth, wit, and heart, The Case of the Christmas Market Mischief is the sixth installment in the beloved Guardians of Oakwood series for readers aged 8–12. It’s a heartwarming holiday mystery filled with laughter, clues, and Christmas magic.

Each book in the series features a brand-new case and can be read in any order—so readers can jump in wherever the mystery calls!

Perfect for fans of A to Z Mysteries, Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, and The Boxcar Children, this fun and fast-paced chapter book series will keep young readers turning pages with quirky characters, clever puzzles, friendship adventures, and festive stories with heart.

Snuggle up with cocoa and join the Guardians of Oakwood in this holiday mystery adventure—where Christmas magic is just a clue away.

Free on Amazon December 6 to 10!

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