
Detectograms (R): The Mole Who Went Undercover
50 Mystery Puzzles for Kids to Crack
Tim Collins(Author)
Buster Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-83725-154-4 (ISBN)
Description
A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram (R)') 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 (R) 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.
Also available in the series:
9781837251308 Detectograms (R): The Parrot Who Knew Too Much
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 (R) 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.
Also available in the series:
9781837251308 Detectograms (R): The Parrot Who Knew Too Much
Reviews / Votes
A fun and immersive crime-solving adventure for young super sleuths!More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Illustrations
B/W
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
234 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83725-154-4 (9781837251544)
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Persons
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.