Russell Ginns est un écrivain et concepteur de jeux spécialisé dans les énigmes, les chansons et le divertissement intelligent. Son travail mêle souvent la fantaisie à la stimulation intellectuelle, créant un style unique qui séduit les lecteurs de tous âges. L'approche d'écriture de Ginns met l'accent sur l'ingéniosité et la joie de la découverte, ce qui en fait un auteur apprécié par ceux qui recherchent une lecture édifiante et captivante.
"In this exciting installment, Alicia and her giant mechanical friend are in a race against time. Can she help him escape from the amusement park, or is he bound for the scrap heap? Sharpen your pencils and get ready to run. That's because ... One of our giant robots is missing!"--Page 4 of cover
"In this exciting installment, the Earth is in big trouble. A deadly asteroid is on its way to pummel the planet. Humanity's only hope is a fearless foursome of felines. Sharpen your pencils and prepare for liftoff! Here come ... Space Cats to the Rescue!" page [4] of cover
Samantha Spinner's Uncle Paul has gone missing again. But this time, he left behind a yellow mitten and a note: Watch out for the SNOW!That's weird, especially because they're in Seattle . . . and it's the middle of summer!Samantha has defeated ninjas, battled clowns, and faced down daredevils. But with the sinister SNOW, she may have met her math!*A puzzling uncle, a mission to Michigan, and a mysterious mitten. Let's hope Samantha's super-annoying brother can lend her a hand with . . . the PERPLEXING PANTS!*That's a super-secret clue.
"Uncle Paul is still missing. And Samantha just received a new gift from him: a pair of strange purple sunglasses. Are they another powerful present? A clue to his whereabouts? Or just a bad fashion choice? Samantha and Nipper need to figure it out fast, because here comes the SUN!"-- Provided by publisher
"In this mysterious installment, a private eye rushes to the scene of a crime. A world-famous movie star has become a dead duck! Can you figure out who did it and why?"--Page 4 of cover
READ THE STORY. SOLVE THE PUZZLES. SAVE THE DAY! Puzzlooies! is a unique new series that mixes zany, funny stories with tons of puzzles that must be solved to move the adventure forward. Perfect for readers ages 7-11 who loved Brain Games for Clever Kids, the A to Z Mysteries, and Mad Libs!What in the world is a Puzzlooey?! It could be a whodunit mystery, or a thrilling survival adventure, or a romp through outer space. It's always a funny, engaging story that unfolds amid tons of related puzzles that kids must solve to advance the adventure.Each stand-alone Puzzlooies! book mixes word searches, secret codes, brain teasers, optical illusions, and other puzzles together with a zany story packed with jokes and humor. Each book culminates in a final challenge that requires readers to call on puzzle solutions from previous chapters. As you write, decode, cipher, and trace your way through the story, you'll destroy your book. But that's okay--there are many more Puzzloonies! waiting to be solved!In Puzzlooies! The Worst Curse, you'll lead a fellowship of fantastic heroes across a magical kingdom to break a curse and save the land. Escape from the Blue Wizard, return the cursed earrings, battle trolls, cross the Fire Bridge, and stop the hungry dragons--using all the puzzling power at your disposal.
Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and classics like Holes. At last! Samantha Spinner tracked down her uncle! Now it's her big chance to learn everything. And now that he's safe and sound, it's time to get some answers. There are so many questions to ask--it's almost impossible to know where to start. Where did the RAIN come from? And what about the SUN? Who made the umbrella and all the incredible ways to travel? What did Uncle Paul mean when he told her to watch out for the... Wait a minute. Nipper's missing. Where did he go? What's that strange trail of yarn? Can't a girl take her eyes off her super-annoying little brother for ten minutes? (If you've been paying attention, then you know that the answer to that last question is "No! Of course not!") Praise for the Samantha Spinner series: "A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles . . . [that is] sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers." --Kirkus Reviews "Wild, wacky, and occasionally gross." --The Bulletin
Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day!Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies! , the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode—as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing 'til the very end . . . if they can reach it!In Marooned on the Moon , Cam thought his dreams came true when he travelled to the Moon for a research mission. Instead, he gets stuck with a bunch of astro-jerks who are more into partying than studying craters...who also end up leaving Cam stranded on the Moon! Even though Cam is only a junior space cadet, he still trained at the space academy for three years. Soon, he devises a plan to return to Earth...Solve the puzzles inside and help Cam find supplies, arrange moon base modules, and guide NASA to launch a rescue rocket.
READ THE STORY. SOLVE THE PUZZLES. SAVE THE DAY! Puzzloo!es is the unique new series that mixes zany, funny stories with tons of puzzles that must be solved to move the adventure forward. Perfect for readers ages 7-11 who loved Brain Games for Clever Kids, the A to Z Mysteries, and Mad Libs!Slink, squeak, and get ready to mega-think along as . . . Hamster Boy and Chameleon Girl Save the Day !In this amazing adventure, Liz and Arturo are two frenemies who have mysteriously taken on superpowers linked to their class pets. But will their new gifts be enough to save their school and town?What in the world is a Puzzlooey?! We're glad you asked! Each Puzzlooey book contains a different story. It could be a whodunit tale, an epic sci-fi, or a wild adventure--but in order to reach the end, you'll have to solve a series of puzzles throughout! Puzzlooies are smart, surprising, and seriously silly. They're chock-full of challenges, perplexing pictures, and mysterious messages . . . not to mention an extra helping of riddles, jokes, and fascinating facts!
Samantha's uncle mysteriously disappears, leaving behind extravagant gifts for her siblings and an old, rusty, red umbrella for Samantha that may contain clues to his whereabouts.