Series
The series involves the children solving various mysteries and occasionally traveling to other locations as they do so. After the first novel, the children become amateur sleuths. They stumble across a mystery no matter where they are, whether on vacation or in their own backyard. They usually solve the mystery with very little adult intervention, although adults are present in the novel (the author said she wrote about mostly-unsupervised children because that would appeal to children). Some of the mysteries border on the supernatural, although the practical Henry and Jessie always find the practical reason for anything that appears other-worldy. Most of the mysteries involve thefts and usually involve the Alden children helping someone they know.
The series are divided into mysteries and specials; all of the specials were written after Warner's death. As of 2012, there are 130 mysteries and 21 specials in the series, with the most recent mysteries being #125 The Cupcake Caper, #126 The Clue in the Recycling Bin, #127 Monkey Trouble, #128 The Zombie Project, #129 The Great Turkey Heist, and #130 The Garden Thief.
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