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Puzzle in Pompeii
Tim Collins
Romy (a wolf) and Remus (an owl) are an inventive, time-travelling duo who use special watches to visit different eras in history. The catch is that their watches will only take them back in time for 12 hours.
In the first book in the series, they travel back to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. But there’s a problem – the famous historian Catticus is visiting the city on the eve of Vesuvius’ eruption and he’s not supposed to be there.
Romy and Remus must race against the clock to get Catticus out of the city and save the day before it’s too late!
Werewolf Wood
Lan Cook
Get ready for heart-pounding chases beneath the full moon, mysterious figures lurking in the woods and fun picture puzzles to solve in this spooky adventure where every choice you make leads to new twists and turns.
Everything seems normal when you arrive at your Grandma’s house deep in the woods… until night falls. The shadows start creeping closer, and eerie howls echo through the trees. Who – or what – is lurking in the woods? And why does Grandma’s dog keep barking?
With exciting picture puzzles to solve and a story packed with spine-chilling scares, this interactive adventure will keep you turning pages…if you dare!
The Search for the Stolen Maze Stone
Hiro Kamigaki
Pierre the Maze Detective has a new case!
Mr X has stolen the Maze Stone, which has the power to turn the whole of Opera City into a maze. Can you help Pierre and his friend Carmen find their way through the mazes and stop Mr X before it’s too late?
This illustrated book features 15 full-spread illustrations of intricate, magical mazes.
Sherlock’s Greatest Case
Alex Woolf
This puzzle book puts you in control of your very own interactive adventure!
You’ll be taking on the role of Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most brilliant detective. Your mission: to retrieve the stolen Musgrave Diamond, and thwart criminal mastermind Moriarty’s diabolical scheme!
Use your observation and logic skills to uncover clues. Then choose the correct answer from a selection of options to progress through the story in a race against time. Can you solve the mystery?
Stranger Things: Heroes and Monsters
Rana Tahir
Are YOU ready to journey to the dark side of Hawkins, Indiana?
Join Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends as they explore Pennhurst Asylum, the creepy old Creel house, and possibly even the Upside Down.
The decisions YOU make will decide the fates of the characters and lead to unexpected, thrilling, and even deadly outcomes.
The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones
Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing.
And when a fiendish crime is committed, ‘YOU’ are the detective in charge of the case. YOU and your yeti boss Klaus are headed to Castle Ursprung, home of the infamous vampire Count Fledermaus.
But before you get there, you have a mystery to solve: Night Mayor Franklefink has vanished from the train. Someone onboard must have played a role in his disappearance but who has the strongest motive? YOU decide!
Where is the Capybara? A Search-and-Find Adventure
The world of capybaras is full of joy and they are about to share their joy with the whole wide world!
Join them as they travel to their favourite cities and sites across the globe, but can you spot them all?
The Curious Case of the Castle in the Sky
Hiro Kamigaki
The waterways and streets of canal city are brimming with people as crowds gather on the eve of the Maze Egg carnival. But the legendary Maze Egg is gone, and Pierre and Carmen find themselves on the case.
Can you help them return the Maze Egg to its rightful home before it’s too late? Make your way through each beautifully-illustrated maze, finding the hidden objects that Pierre and Carmen need to solve the mystery and save the day!
Space and Beyond
R.A. Montgomery
You were born on a spaceship travelling between galaxies and raised by parents from two different planets. You are now old enough to decide your citizenship: Will you choose planet Kenda or planet Croyd to be your home?
Do you peacefully join a group of aliens or fight them off? How should you thwart a curse placed upon you? What do you do in the face of dinosaurs? How can you work as an agent of intergalactic peace?
Minecraft: Where’s the Zombie?
If you enjoyed ‘A Minecraft Movie’, you’ll love this book! Spot the zombies and their variations lurking in these official Minecraft search-and-find scenes!
Did you hear that? A groan. There it goes again! But where is that pesky zombie?
Journey across the dimensions, spotting zombies and other mobs in ten incredible scenes and patterns. Will you be able to spot them all before they find you?
Danger at Demon’s Cove
Karen Dolby
Max and Sally’s camping trip takes a sinister turn when they stumble across a gang of ruthless crooks on the trail of smugglers’ treasure.
Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic-strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.
The Magic of the Unicorn
Deborah Lerme Goodman
You are a brave, quick-thinking kid searching for a magical unicorn’s horn. You set off with a talisman in hopes of solving the town riddle and saving your village.
Will your enchanted net catch a unicorn or a dragon? Can the sorceress help? Or will she cause even more trouble?
The Hunt for the Maze Pyramid
Hiro Kamigaki
Phantom thief Mr X has escaped Lockmaze Prison, announcing his intention to steal the precious Maze Pyramid from the Valley of the Mazes.
Travel with Pierre and Carmen to the Kingdom of Caramelia and journey through an endless desert aboard an enormous mechanical camel. Marvel at the Maze Pyramid and puzzle your way out of a confusing Christmas market and a spectacular Ice Palace.
Agent Arthur on the Stormy Seas
Russell Punter
In his latest amazing mission for the Action Agency, Arthur finds himself marooned on an island. It’s not long before he’s engaged in a battle of wits with a gang of ruthless pirates.
He’ll need all the help you can give him to solve a host of fiendish puzzles and foil the pirates’ plan.
The Ghost in the Mirror
Karen Dolby
When Joe, Polly and Sam stumble across an abandoned manor house, with strange, glowing lights, they decide to explore. Soon, they are on the trail of mysterious messages – and then a terrifying ghostly figure appears in a mirror. Could it be real?
They’ll need all the help you can give them to find out, solving brain-teasers, logic puzzles and curious codes along the way. There are extra clues and answers at the back of the book.
Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic-strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.
The Monster Maker
Gareth P. Jones
One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, you are the detective in charge of the case.
Dr Franklefink’s precious Monster Maker has gone missing and there are lots of suspects! Along with your yeti partner, it’s up to YOU to find the culprit.
Should you trail Bramwell Stoker, the terrifying vampire, or Grundle and Grinola, the mischievous goblin twins? Should you follow up a lead about the cunning witches?Or will investigating the doctor’s monstrous son Monty lead you to the thief? YOU decide!
Secret of the Ninja
Jay Leibold
An ancient samurai sword arrives on the doorstep of your aikido dojo. Does the ninja sword hold magical powers that date back many decades ago? If you trace the history of this mystical sword, will your life be in danger?
Without warning, five ninjas attack! Are they after the samurai sword, or out for your head?
The Abominable Snowman
R.A. Montgomery
Your best friend Carlos goes missing from base camp on Mount Everest while in search of the fabled Yeti.
Will you help find him amidst the dangerous crevasses and icefalls of the Himalaya? A monsoon is moving in and you must decide quickly!
The Golden Dragon
Russell Punter
Jade and Jack travel back in time to Ancient China and embark on a quest to find the legendary golden dragon. Lots of brain-teasing puzzles stand between them and their goal, as do a couple of sneaky tricksters.
Who will find the dragon first and claim their reward at the Emperor’s palace?
Shadow Chaser
Simon Tudhope
This magically illustrated gamebook plunges you into a story with a difference – one where the hero is you!
Woken one night by a bang at the door, you creep to the window and see five hooded strangers below. The leader looks up and beckons you down. What do you do? Open the door, play for time, or escape through the window out back.
The choice is yours.
Escape the Space Station!
Em Bruce
You’re the lucky winner of a trip to the Orbital Space Laboratory to observe the experiments being carried out by its crew of brilliant scientists. However, you soon realize that all is not as it seems onboard the O.S.L., and you might just be the only one who can figure out what’s going on.
You’ll need all the puzzle-solving skills you can muster to save the O.S.L., its crew, and its secrets before it’s too late.





















