Books About Puzzle-solving

The Best Puzzle-solving Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about puzzle-solving? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Catch That Cookie!
The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Puzzle-solving

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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014

Catch That Cookie!

By Holly M. McGhee (a.k.a. Hallie Durand), David Small (Illustrator)

Gingerbread men vanish. Can Marshall solve the clues and catch them?

32 pages· 713 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 555 ratings
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Summary: Marshall is certain gingerbread men can't run, but when his freshly baked cookies disappear, he's thrust into a whimsical chase. With his classmates, he must unravel rhyming riddles to track down the elusive treats. As the mystery unfolds, Marshall may have to reconsider his disbelief in magic. Will he catch the cookies, or will they remain a delicious mystery?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2008

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

A scavenger hunt turns into a race against time to rescue Mr. Benedict from his evil twin.

440 pages· 114,193 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 61,193 ratings
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Summary: Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance reunite for a scavenger hunt that quickly spirals into a high-stakes mission. Mr. Benedict, their mentor, has vanished, ensnared by his sinister twin, Mr. Curtain. With only a week to unravel the mystery and save him, the quartet must rely on their unique talents and teamwork. As they delve deeper, they confront challenges that test their bond and the very essence of their society. Can they outsmart Mr. Curtain and rescue Mr. Benedict before time runs out?
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2024

Games Untold

Secrets and romance collide as four brothers navigate love, loss, and life-altering mysteries.

448 pages· 63,991 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 51,940 ratings
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Summary: In a world of opulence and intrigue, four Hawthorne brothers face love's complexities and hidden dangers. An amnesiac playboy and a woman with a vendetta, a daredevil's Prague escapade, and a cowboy-goth romance weave through a house of secrets. As bonds deepen, each story reveals the power of love and the peril of secrets. Will they uncover the truth, or will the mysteries consume them? Dive into a collection where every revelation could change everything.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll

A secret mission to return lost treasures leads to danger and mystery.

160 pages· 22,852 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 225 ratings
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Summary: The Aldens embark on a global quest to return lost artifacts, starting in Egypt. With a missing agent and a cryptic papyrus scroll, they must deliver a pharaoh statue while evading a cunning thief. Their journey continues to England, where they face the shadowy Argent family, determined to thwart their mission. Can the Aldens outsmart their pursuers and fulfill their secretive task?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Pinkalicious

A beach riddle leads to a thrilling mystery. Can they solve it?

32 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 67 ratings
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Summary: Pinkalicious and her friend Molly stumble upon a mysterious message in a bottle while at the beach. This unexpected discovery launches them into a thrilling adventure filled with riddles and secrets. As the 'pinktectives,' they must unravel the clues to solve the mystery. Will their curiosity and teamwork lead them to the answer, or will the mystery remain unsolved? Dive into this enchanting tale where every clue brings them closer to the truth, and every twist keeps you guessing. Join Pinkalicious on her pinkatastic quest and see if you can solve the riddle too!
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