Teen Detectives Great detectives don’t need a trench coat, secret lair, or fancy arsenal of gadgets. Their best tools are curiosity, powers of observation, patience, and the willingness to ask questions. But still… some themed accessories for detectives make investigating mysteries that much more fun. Whether your kid detective loves mystery novels, puzzles, secret codes, history, or just likes to figure out how things work – here are 12 things every young sleuth should have: