Discover books similar to "Dana Girls" series

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

Fans of the Dana Girls series will enjoy this Newbery Medal-winning novel that features a group of strangers who are brought together to solve a mystery. With its large cast of eccentric characters and multiple plot twists, this book will keep you guessing until the very end.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

While not a mystery novel, this classic children's book shares the Dana Girls' sense of adventure and discovery. The story of a lonely orphan who discovers a hidden garden and brings it back to life will appeal to readers who enjoy stories about strong-willed girls overcoming obstacles.

E.L. Konigsburg

The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

This Newbery Medal-winning novel features two siblings who run away from home and hide out in a museum. As they explore the museum and try to solve a mystery, they learn to appreciate art, history, and each other. Fans of the Dana Girls series will enjoy the combination of mystery and adventure.

E.L. Konigsburg

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

If you liked the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, you might enjoy this companion novel that features a different set of characters and a new mystery to solve. Once again, Konigsburg combines history, art, and mystery in a way that will appeal to fans of the Dana Girls series.

Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society

This popular children's book features a group of gifted children who are brought together to solve a series of puzzles and mysteries. With its large cast of eccentric characters and multiple plot twists, this book will appeal to fans of the Dana Girls series.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

This Newbery Honor-winning novel features a family of four sisters who have a series of adventures during a summer vacation. While not a mystery novel, this book shares the Dana Girls' sense of adventure and sisterly bond. Fans of the series will enjoy the warm, engaging story and memorable characters.

Maryrose Wood

The Mysterious Howling

This popular children's book features a governess who is hired to teach a group of unusual children in a remote mansion. As she uncovers the secrets of the mansion and its inhabitants, she must also solve a series of mysteries. Fans of the Dana Girls series will enjoy the combination of mystery and adventure.

Siobhan Dowd

The London Eye Mystery

This thrilling mystery novel features a brother and sister who must solve the disappearance of their cousin, who vanished from a sealed capsule in the London Eye. With its vivid setting and engaging characters, this book will appeal to fans of the Dana Girls series.