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strategic thinking

Books about strategic thinking for readers of all ages.

Cover of Tekumel

Tekumel

Patrick Brady, Joe Saul, Edwin Voskamp, M.A.R. Barker

Ages 13–18fantasy adventureworld-building

Cover of Code Red 4

Code Red 4

Chris Ryan

Ages 12–16action and adventurecourage

Cover of The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series)

The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series)

Dave Morris, Jamie Thomson

Ages 9–12adventurechoice and consequence

Cover of City of Thieves

City of Thieves

Ian Livingstone

Ages 8–14adventurecourage

Cover of Steel Scars

Steel Scars

Victoria Aveyard

Ages 13–18resistance and rebellionleadership