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Whodunit?: detective stories
By Philip Pullman. 2007
Sixteen stories of crimes ranging from cold-blooded murder to dognapping, in settings that include an Egyptian tomb, a sinister English…
country house, and New York City streets. In "Butch Minds the Baby" by Damon Runyon, a safecracker takes his infant son along on a job. For grades 6-9. 1998
Short problems based on chemical, earth, life, physical, space, and general science. In "A Fishy Solution" Dennis proposes placing a…
clear plastic sheet over his outdoor pond to keep out fish-eating raccoons. His friend's warning gives a biological reason that this wouldn't work. For grades 4-7. 2008
Real-life situations at home, play, or outdoors that require math to solve. In "A Measured Response" two boys without a…
measuring container substitute a soda can and a water bottle. In "A Slice of Life" the challenge is dividing pizza. For grades 4-7. 2010
Murder Most Puzzling: Twenty Mysterious Cases to Solve (Murder Most Puzzling)
By Stephanie Von Reiswitz. 2020
Murder Most Puzzling is a gorgeous and witty book that invites readers to play detective and solve a series of…
absorbing, murder-mystery-themed puzzles.Readers are cast as the faithful sidekick to amateur sleuth Medea Thorne in order to solve 20 puzzling cases. Meet a cast of colorful characters—from ghost hunter extraordinaire Augustin Artaud, to Leonard Fanshawe, a competitor in the Annual Perfect Pickled Foods Festival.• A witty riff on the classic whodunit that brings out everyone's inner detective• Each mystery is sumptuously illustrated.• The mysteries require different deductive tactics, making them a good brain exerciseA body in the topiary garden, a death at a clairvoyants' convention, and the mysterious accident of the boating lake—prepare for a whirlwind adventure, laced with humor and a dash of the macabre.This book will delight fans of Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Edward Gorey. • This is a collection of darkly humorous puzzles.• Features illustrations in a gorgeous gothic style by Stephanie von Reiswitz• Perfect for Edward Gorey fans, mystery buffs, puzzle addicts, and fans of true crime podcasts and TV shows• You'll love this book if you love books like The Gashlycrumb by Edward Gorey, File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents by Lemony Snicket, and The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket.
Murder Most Puzzling Peril at Quandary Park: A Mysterious Case to Solve (Murder Most Puzzling)
By Stephanie Von Reiswitz. 2025
The game is afoot! This sumptuously illustrated book invites you to solve a series of murder-mystery-themed puzzles set on an…
English country estate.When the beautiful socialite and heiress of Hatchett’s Biscuits & Wafers is found dead at her annual summer soirée, you find yourself at the scene of the crime: the mysterious Quandary Park, a country manor full of riddles, hidden doors, and secrets. Thanks to your puzzle-solving prowess, you’ve been hired to investigate the events surrounding the death of Adelaide Hatchett and her quirky cast of party-guests-turned-suspects, including the high-spending scoundrel Cyril Blight, the infamous tattoo artist Tatiana Outlawe, and Bertrand Hellebore, the retired botanist who is convinced Adelaide’s last will and testament was forged. Over the course of this book, you will explore the eccentrically decorated manor, discover clues in the sculpture garden, and sleuth out evidence in the nearby village. But be careful—the murderer is still on the loose! With gorgeous gothic-style illustrations throughout, this clever book of logic puzzles will have you poring over both the story and the art to catch the Quandary Park killer. Prepare yourself for an intriguing adventure full of wit and opulence, plus a touch of the macabre.BESTSELLING SERIES: A follow-up to the popular Murder Most Puzzling book and jigsaw puzzle series, this interactive book features more of the eccentric characters and fiendish logic puzzles Stephanie von Reiswitz fans know and love. SATISFYING MENTAL CHALLENGE: This enticing set of brain-teasing puzzles combine to solve one overarching mystery. As you make your way through the Hatchett mansion, you'll discover clues and piece together a tale of intrigue, impersonation, and, perhaps, murder. The combination of visual and story-based clues makes this collection an excellent brain game exercise for adults. MURDER MYSTERY FANS: Von Reiswitz's charming, witty prose complements her moody illustrations to create an atmosphere that evokes Agatha Christie, Edward Gorey, and Knives Out. This book promises hours of entertainment for individuals or groups and is a perfect gift for mystery lovers. DELIGHTFULLY GOTHIC STYLE: Each page of this handsome volume features illustrations full of rich color, hidden details, and playful dark humor. After all the mysteries have been solved, it remains a beautiful art object to peruse and display. GAME NIGHT FUN: This interactive logic puzzle book is a delightful analog activity to bring friends and families together; bring it out at parties or after dinner for a fun, collaborative challenge!Perfect for: Mystery buffs, puzzle addicts, and fans of true crime podcasts and TV shows Logic game and puzzle enthusiasts Escape room players and murder mystery party hosts Gift-givers seeking mystery-themed presents Readers of Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Richard Osman Fans of Stephanie von Reiswitz's Murder Most Puzzling series