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mystery and puzzles

Books about mystery and puzzles for readers of all ages.

Cover of The Calder game

The Calder game

Blue Balliett

Ages 9–14mystery and puzzlesart and creativity

Cover of The Unbreakable Code

The Unbreakable Code

Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Ages 8–12mystery and puzzlesbooks and reading

Cover of Into the Gauntlet

Into the Gauntlet

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Ages 9–14family bondsmystery and puzzles

Cover of Escaping from Houdini

Escaping from Houdini

Kerri Maniscalco

Ages 10–15mystery and puzzlesadventure