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Solve It With Sherlock Holmes

Crack the puzzles to solve thrilling mysteries
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Solve It With Sherlock Holmes by Gareth Moore, Dr Gareth Moore, invites readers into the thrilling world of the great detective, presenting a collection of puzzles and mysteries to be solved alongside Holmes and Watson. Catering to young minds, the book is filled with engaging challenges that encourage critical thinking and problem solving. It's a fantastic adventure for children eager to test their sleuthing skills in Victorian detective style.
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You might enjoy this engaging children's book if you love solving puzzles and mysteries alongside the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. It's a captivating read that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving while providing an interactive and entertaining experience for young readers.

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Puzzle scenarios are set in the mysterious world of Sherlock's Victorian London, introducing readers to the incredible classic stories. Endorsed by the Sherlock Holmes Museum, London.

Puzzle scenarios are set in the mysterious world of Sherlock's Victorian London, introducing readers to the incredible classic stories. Endorsed by the Sherlock Holmes Museum, London.

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Go on a puzzle adventure with the masterful Sherlock Holmes. Step into the world of the famous sleuth and help him with his detective work by cracking the 38 captivating puzzles, codes, riddles and other mind-boggling quizzes.Children love mysteries, and this set of intriguing, brain-busting logic and number puzzles from the world of Sherlock Holmes is designed to inspire curious young minds. As well as fun puzzles, it is full of stunning graphics and illustrations that spark the imagination.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783124022

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: illus

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 387g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Dr Gareth Moore is truly a puzzle expert – he's the author of over 75 best-selling international puzzle and brain-training books for kids and adults.

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