Books About Puzzles · 26 titles considered

The Best Puzzles Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about puzzles? 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.

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Europa
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Ready Player One

By Ernest Cline · Book #1 in the Ready Player One series

In 2045, a virtual treasure hunt turns deadly as rivals vie for control of a digital empire.

480 pages· 132,733 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,334,633 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Winterhouse

By Ben Guterson, Chloe Bristol (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Winterhouse series

An orphan unravels a hotel's magical secrets, risking everything to break its curse.

370 pages· 76,175 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 13,205 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket

Four kids race through life-sized games to uncover a secret in Lemoncello's new factory.

304 pages· 44,667 words· Est. 5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,570 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The House With No Keys

A new escape room tests friendships and reveals hidden secrets.

248 pages· 47,212 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 511 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2018

The Alcatraz Escape

A mystery game on Alcatraz turns dangerous as sabotage threatens Emily and James.

272 pages· 50,594 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,869 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Thirteen kids compete for a gaming empire, but sabotage threatens everything. Can they save it?

304 pages· 35,361 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 867 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

I Spy Mystery

Solve riddles and uncover hidden objects in captivating photos.

37 pages· 414 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 856 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Europa

By James Ponti · Book #7 in the City Spies series

Spies race to stop a criminal's escape and prevent attacks across Europe.

384 pages· 61,693 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,651 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–9 · 2023

I'm Just a Kid

By Chandele Morris, Jeric Tan (Illustrator)

A child learns to manage overwhelming emotions with a little help from Mom.

28 pages· 302 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 232 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Clockwork Ghost

By Laura Ruby · Book #2 in the York series

A cryptic puzzle threatens New York. Can three friends solve it before danger closes in?

480 pages· 82,831 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,076 ratings
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Puzzles Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about puzzles for preschool and elementary-age readers.

I Spy: A Balloon

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Solve picture riddles and find hidden objects in a spring-themed adventure.

Twenty Questions

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Explore questions with endless answers and discover where they lead.

The ABC Mystery

Ages 3–7 · 1993

An alphabetical list holds the key to a stolen art mystery.

How to Catch a Bookworm

Ages 4–10

Can the kids catch the elusive Bookworm before class starts?

Yasmin the Doctor

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A puzzling illness challenges Doctor Yasmin's detective skills.

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Puzzles Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about puzzles for developing and independent readers.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Sleeping Dog

Ages 8–12 · 1998

Can the boy detective outsmart a schemer and solve quirky town mysteries?

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

Ages 8–12 · 2006

A mysterious box promises the meaning of life, but the keys are missing.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Midnight Visitor

Ages 8–12 · 1977

A young detective tackles baffling mysteries, inviting readers to solve them too.

Death by Candlelight

Ages 9–14 · 1995

Can six friends solve ten mini-mysteries before time runs out?

Nate the Great and the Phony Clue
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Nate the Great and the Phony Clue

Ages 6–9 · 1977

A detective solves a case by finding the missing pieces of an invitation.

The Shadow Cipher

Ages 10–13 · 2017

Three kids race to solve a legendary New York puzzle to save their home.

Encyclopedia Brown Carries On

Ages 9–12 · 1980

A young detective unravels puzzling mysteries in his town.

The World-Famous Nine
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The World-Famous Nine

Ages 9–12 · 2024

Can Zander and Natasha uncover the secrets of The Nine before it's too late?

Nate the Great and the Musical Note
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Nate the Great and the Musical Note

Ages 6–9 · 1990

A detective races against time to solve a musical riddle.

Fun and Games

Ages 5–7 · 2023

Unicorn and Yeti navigate playful challenges in a magical world of games.

The Case of the Perfect Prank

Ages 7–10 · 2004

Can young detectives solve a puzzling mystery before it's too late?

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