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Anisha, Accidental Detective Series

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Anisha, Accidental Detective is a brilliantly funny detective series for readers 7+ by Serena Patel, with illustrations by Emma McCann.

From a kidnapped bridegroom to a flooded school, Anisha is the accidental detective on hand to crack the toughest cases around, and save the day. Follow Anisha and her friends as they solve mysteries at school and at home, saving her Aunty’s wedding, the school science fair and more.

You can read this detective book series in any order, but we recommend starting with book one Anisha, the Accidental Detective, where you meet the characters. Book one also won the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award in 2020.

Love this series? Check out our list of the Best Crime and Mystery Book Series for 7 and 8 year olds

All the Anisha, Accidental Detective books in order:

Book 1: Anisha, Accidental Detective (2020)
Book 2: School's Cancelled (2020)
Book 3: Granny Trouble (2021)
Book 4: Show Stoppers (2021)
Book 5: Holiday Adventure (2022)
Book 6: Fright Night (2022)
Book 7: Beach Disaster (2023)
Book 8: Christmas Chaos (2025)

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Book 1
Anisha, Accidental Detective
Book 1

Anisha, Accidental Detective

"Perfect for younger detectives. So funny and clever and sweet." Robin StevensWinner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book ... MoreAnisha, Accidental Detective

(45 reviews) 5 45
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Book 2
Anisha, Accidental Detective: School's Cancelled
Book 2

Anisha, Accidental Detective: School's Cancelled

The second explosive mystery in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series, from World Book Day 2026 author a... MoreAnisha, Accidental Detective: School's Cancelled

(37 reviews) 5 37
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Book 3
Anisha, Accidental Detective: Granny Trouble
Book 3

Anisha, Accidental Detective: Granny Trouble

Pack your bags, we're going on a road trip, in the third hilarious mystery in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detec... MoreAnisha, Accidental Detective: Granny Trouble

(9 reviews) 5 9
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Book 4
Anisha, Accidental Detective: Show Stoppers
Book 4

Anisha, Accidental Detective: Show Stoppers

The school show must go on, in the fourth hilarious mystery in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series, fr... MoreAnisha, Accidental Detective: Show Stoppers

(17 reviews) 5 17
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Book 5
Anisha, Accidental Detective: Holiday Adventure
Book 5

Anisha, Accidental Detective: Holiday Adventure

Winner of The Week Junior Book Awards Children's Book of the Year: Younger FictionThe Mistrys are off on holiday, in the... MoreAnisha, Accidental Detective: Holiday Adventure

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 6
Anisha, Accidental Detective: Fright Night
Book 6

Anisha, Accidental Detective: Fright Night

There's a spooky mystery at school, in the sixth hilarious case in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series... MoreAnisha, Accidental Detective: Fright Night

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 7
Anisha, Accidental Detective: Beach Disaster
Book 7

Anisha, Accidental Detective: Beach Disaster

There's sabotage on the school trip, in the seventh hilarious case in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective ser... MoreAnisha, Accidental Detective: Beach Disaster

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 8
Anisha, Accidental Detective: Christmas Chaos
Book 8

Anisha, Accidental Detective: Christmas Chaos

Join Anisha, Accidental Detective, to solve an extra-special festive mystery filled with snowmen and secrets, crackers a... MoreAnisha, Accidental Detective: Christmas Chaos

(1 review) 5 1
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Anisha, Accidental Detective: Christmas Chaos

Anisha, Accidental Detective: Christmas Chaos

6th November 2025
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