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Puzzles & Games

Books that are themselves puzzles, or that celebrate the culture of games and play, tap into a particular kind of child engagement. The deep satisfaction of figuring something out. These 0 books are interactive in spirit even when they're not literally interactive.

Interactive pages, hidden objects, riddles, and mazes. Books where the reader is part of the adventure.

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Puzzles & Games Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

8 books about puzzles & games

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Malice

Seth and Kady find themselves trapped inside the pages of Malice, a deadly secret comic book world ruled by the sinister

Cover of Seeing is Deceiving

Emily the Strange #4

Seeing is Deceiving

For the teen who embraces their inner outsider and loves a dark, surreal aesthetic that celebrates being different and q

Cover of The I Hate Mathematics! Book

Brown Paper School

The I Hate Mathematics! Book

For the child who thinks they hate math or feels bored by drills, this quirky guide reveals the magic, logic, and fun hi

Cover of The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Graphic Horror #1

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Edgar Allan Poe, Carl Bowen

For middle grade readers who love logic puzzles and spooky atmosphere, this graphic novel makes a complex classic detect

Cover of Houdini: The Handcuff King

The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents

Houdini: The Handcuff King

Step behind the curtain with Harry Houdini as he prepares for a deadly jump into an icy river, revealing the grit and se

Cover of Truckus Maximus

Truckus Maximus #1

Truckus Maximus

In a future where the Roman Empire never fell, a young driver must choose between his strict moral code and the deadly g

Cover of King Ottokar's Sceptre

The Adventures of Tintin #8

King Ottokar's Sceptre

For the curious child who loves uncovering secrets, this high-stakes mystery follows a brave reporter as he tries to sto

Cover of Computers: How Digital Hardware Works

Science Comics #17

Computers: How Digital Hardware Works

Perry E. Metzger

For the curious child who wonders what actually happens inside their favorite gadgets. This graphic guide demystifies th