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The Best Solving Puzzles Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about solving 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.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Pablo's Nose

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Marshmallow Tower

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Our 3 Favorite Books About Solving Puzzles

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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Parker Inheritance

By Varian Johnson

A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?

Coretta Scott King Award (2019)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2018)

368 pages· 84,464 words· Est. 11 hour read-aloud

4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,331 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Pablo's Nose

By Donald J. Sobol · Encyclopedia Brown series

Solve 10 new mysteries with Idaville's young detective.

80 pages· 9,625 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 540 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Marshmallow Tower

Encyclopedia Brown series

A boy detective solves town mysteries from his garage.

96 pages· 10,554 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 19 ratings

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The Best Solving Puzzles Books for Kids

Our 3 Favorite Books About Solving Puzzles

The Parker Inheritance

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Pablo's Nose

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Marshmallow Tower

Great books, picked for their age.

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