The Puzzled Mystery Adventure Series: Books 1-3: The Puzzled Collection

The Puzzled Mystery Adventure Series: Books 1-3: The Puzzled Collection

Three brave friends. Three baffling mysteries. Meet the mystery-cracking trio kids just can’t get enough of. A beloved pick for ages 10+, and a suspenseful hit with mystery-loving teens. Reading Age: 9-12+ • Grade Level: 4-8 • Lexile: 800L-900L The “clever geek,” the “sweet kid,” and the “class clown” team up—and are pulled into a puzzle-packed adventure where bravery, ingenuity, and “thinking outside the box” are the only things that can save the world from powerful supernatural adversaries. The trio must figure out every confusing riddle and challenging puzzle they face. And anything less than perfection will mean terrifying, unthinkable, impossible-to-live-with outcomes… In Puzzled, the mystery begins. Peter and his friends must solve their way through a puzzle-packed labyrinth where every riddle is a trap. In Really Puzzled, the stakes increase. The team faces a new set of mind-bending puzzles in a race against time. In Extremely Puzzled, the showdown takes an unexpected, terrifying twist. The trio is forced into the ultimate battle of wits, where “almost correct” isn’t an option. Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society , Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library , Spy School , or Nancy Drew . The Puzzled Series is an “Escape Room” adventure woven into an addictive mystery—packed with mind-bending puzzles, high-stakes action, and friends never giving up on each other. Solve-Along Mystery: Every riddle the characters face is right there on the page for YOU to try solving before reading on. - Unstoppable Momentum: Designed with a fast-moving plot and cliffhanger puzzles that keep kids flipping to the next chapter. - The Full Trilogy: This single-volume edition collects the first three adventures. (Note: This is a 3-in-1 paperback, not a boxed set). Ready for an adventure unlike anything you’ve read before? Grab the Puzzled Books 1-3 Collection and join the riddle-filled mystery today! ★★★★★ "My son keeps yelling I love this book. He doesn't say that very often. Bravo." ★★★★★ "Bought these to read with my nieces, and they were hooked from the start...and I didn't want to put it down either" ★★★★★ "It's fun, cool, mysterious, and exciting, just what I look for in a book! (Zoe, age 9)" ★★★★★ "This book is amazing,1000000% my favourite book ever - Review by Tom age 11." ★★★★★ "I'm 40 years old but I still love a great read. Love the storytelling and the puzzles." ★★★★★ "My inner 10-year-old was hooked from the first page." ★★★★★ "Smart, fun, use your brain kind of a book." ★★★★★ "My 10 year old and 8 year old loved diving into this awesome adventure story." ★★★★★ "Brilliant adventure story probably aimed at 8-12 year olds but I am a female 70 (something) and loved it." AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: A Conversation with the Creator of the Puzzled Series   Q: What makes the Puzzled Series different from other adventures? A: Most books use magic to save the day. Here, the "superpower" is logic . It's a grounded, real-world story where characters use STEM skills like math and code-breaking to solve an "Escape Room" style mystery.   Q: Can readers solve the puzzles along with the characters? A: Yes! The books are fully interactive . I've provided clues and hints that you use to try solving the riddles yourself. It's a great way for parents and kids to "compete" to see who can figure each one out first.   Q: Is this a good fit for reluctant readers or teens? A: It was designed for them. With short chapters and high-stakes puzzles, it keeps the pace fast for kids who usually prefer video games. While it's perfect for ages 9-12, the logic puzzles are challenging enough to keep 13-to-15-year-olds hooked.   Q: Do I need to be a "math whiz" to enjoy the story? A: Not at all. While there are math and science elements, the challenges are about "outside-the-box" thinking and observation. If you love a good "whodunnit," you'll have a blast.   Q: Why is this a 3-book collection instead of a boxed set? A: I wanted to offer the complete first trilogy in one place. It's a massive value for families—making it a popular gift for birthdays, Christmas, and other holidays . P.J. Nichols took his passion for puzzles and riddles, combined it with his desire to create a story unlike anything ever written before, and voila! The Puzzled Mystery Adventure Series was born. PJ grew up in Vancouver, Canada, and now lives in the suburbs of Tokyo with his wife and son. When he's not writing (or trying to conjure up puzzle ideas for his next book), he's with his son at the tennis court, the pool, or the local library. Visit PJ (and try some cool puzzles!) at www.pjnichols.com