Detectograms®: The Mole Who Went Undercover

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50 Mystery Puzzles for Kids to Crack

By Tim Collins

Series: Detectograms®

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A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram®') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling. When the detective agency is flummoxed by a spate of mysterious crimes, they enlist the help... Read More

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Put your detective skills to the ultimate test in this crime-solving adventure.

A fun and immersive crime-solving adventure for young super sleuths!

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A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram®') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling.

When the detective agency is flummoxed by a spate of mysterious crimes, they enlist the help of a brilliant young detective (the reader) to crack the case. The agency asks them to infiltrate the inner circle of a criminal mastermind, Silas Ridley, who used to work as a police puzzle specialist. To help with their work as a mole, they give them an actual mole, who is an expert tracker! Can the reader help bring the criminal to justice, solving one Detectogram® at a time?

Packed with a mix of 46 logic, visual and text-based puzzles. From clues to unravel, maps to navigate, suspects to examine, and secret codes to crack, there’s plenty of fun and perplexing puzzles to be solved in this brain-busting mystery for young super sleuths.

Perfect for fans of detective-themed activity books, such as the bestselling Cluedle and Murdle Junior, and the crime-solving adventure series Sherlock Bones.

This exciting and interactive mystery is perfect for kids aged 9-11.

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Detectograms®: The Parrot Who Knew Too Much

A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram®') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling.Police Inspector Cross and her officers have been called out on a mysterious case. They've traced the notorious Dempsey Gang to a warehouse, but they've arrived too late! The gang have...

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Detectograms®: The Mole Who Went Undercover

A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram®') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling. When the detective agency is flummoxed by a spate of mysterious crimes, they enlist the help of a brilliant young detective (the reader) to crack the case. The agency asks...

By Tim Collins

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837251544

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Buster Books

Illustration: B/W

Contributors:

Illustrated by Steven Wood

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 224

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Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near Oxford. He is the author of over thirty books including Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin,Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and he has won awards in the UK and Germany, including the Manchester Fiction City award and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award.

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