In kids mystery stories, Scooby - Doo and his gang are very popular. Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Scooby - Doo solve mysteries involving supposed ghosts and monsters, but usually find out that there's a human behind it all. There's also Nate the Great, a young detective who loves pancakes and is always on the case to solve mysteries in his town. And the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe Hardy, are two brothers who are constantly involved in solving various mysteries.
One of the most popular characters is Sherlock Holmes in the adapted kids' versions of his stories. His brilliant deductive reasoning is fascinating for kids. Then there's Trixie Belden. She's a spunky girl detective who often teams up with her friends to solve mysteries. Also, the Famous Five characters - Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog. They have great adventures and solve many mysteries together.
In many mystery kids stories, the main characters are often a group of friends. For example, in 'The Mystery of the Hidden Cave', the main characters are Tom, Jerry, and Lily. They are curious kids who are always looking for adventures. Another story might have a single main character like Tim in 'Tim and the Mysterious Key'. He is a brave boy who finds a key that unlocks a series of mysteries.
In 'Peter Pan', Peter Pan himself is very popular. He's brave, adventurous and can fly. Tinker Bell, the feisty fairy, is also well - loved. In 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', Alice is a key character. Her curiosity and how she deals with the strange situations are interesting. The Cheshire Cat with its disappearing and reappearing act is also quite popular.
There are many popular characters. In 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', Alice is a very recognizable character. She falls down a rabbit hole into a strange world filled with odd creatures like the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter. In 'Peter Pan', Peter Pan is a beloved character. He never grows up and takes the Darling children to Neverland where they have exciting adventures with the Lost Boys and fight against Captain Hook.
There are quite a few great kids mystery novels. 'The Boxcar Children' is a classic. In this series, a group of orphaned children find a boxcar to live in and often end up in the middle of various mysteries. Then there's 'Cam Jansen' where the main character has a photographic memory which helps her solve mysteries. 'Encyclopedia Brown' is also very popular, with a boy detective solving cases in his neighborhood.
Some kids mystery novels that are worth reading include 'Chasing Vermeer' by Blue Balliett. It combines art and mystery in an interesting way. The story involves a stolen Vermeer painting and two kids trying to solve the mystery. 'The Case of the Missing Marquess' which is the first in the 'Enola Holmes' series. Enola is Sherlock Holmes' younger sister and she has her own detective skills, and the book is full of exciting mystery - solving.
In the Hardy Boys mystery stories, Frank and Joe Hardy are the popular characters. They are brothers who are amateur detectives. For Nancy Drew mystery stories, Nancy Drew herself is the most well - known character. She is a smart and fearless young detective.
Detective kids are popular characters. For instance, there might be a smart and curious 6th grader who takes on the role of a detective to solve the mystery in their school or neighborhood. Then there are the sidekick friends. These are the characters who support the main detective - like character, providing additional help and sometimes comic relief. And sometimes there's an old wise person, like a librarian or an old neighbor, who gives hints or important information to the kids.
The parents are often popular characters as they are the ones guiding the large family. Their wisdom and parenting styles can be explored in many fanfictions.
In 'rwby as kids fanfic', Weiss can be quite popular too. Seeing her grow from a somewhat haughty child with family - related insecurities into a more confident person is an interesting arc. Blake also has her fans. Her quiet nature and the mystery around her past as a kid can add a lot of depth to stories.
Sometimes, even characters like Luna Lovegood show up. She could introduce the kids to some of the more out - there aspects of the wizarding world, like strange magical creatures that she has a special knowledge of. Her unique perspective can add a touch of whimsy to the fanfiction stories.