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Puzzle Books
Welcome to Crosswords & Puzzles For Budding Boffins: a science-themed series of puzzle books containing 80 word games specifically designed to guide and engage the minds of curious teens aged 11 to 14.
From word quests and logic puzzles to secret codes and quick quizzes, these books are packed with challenges to increase range of scientific related knowledge and motivate your teen towards self-directed learning.
From word quests and logic puzzles to secret codes and quick quizzes, these books are packed with challenges to increase range of scientific related knowledge and motivate your teen towards self-directed learning.
What's Inside
Topics
Each title is divided into a range of 6 - 8 topics to spark interest and gain some understanding of secondary school level science. Great for motivation.
Puzzles
Divided into three levels of difficulty: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Suitable for a wide range of abilities.
Illustrations
Illustrated with black and white vintage cartoons purely for fun - some of which are suitable for colouring in.
Style
● Written in British English where puzzles allow ● Each chapter has been designated a colour making it easier to match and read its corresponding answer set at the back ● The answers at the back are spaced out and easy to read ● There is a mixture of 1 page and 2 page puzzles
Cover
Designed to make you smile but, for the curious, each thumb nail image is also food for thought
Fiction/Fantasy
The first two books in the be careful what you wish for series of children's books written for ages 8-12
Ruby and the Genie
The Paralle World of Benjamin Brown
Are available now on kindle, paperback and hardback
The third book in the series currently titled The Tomorrow People has been rescheduled for October 2026
Ruby and the Genie
The Paralle World of Benjamin Brown
Are available now on kindle, paperback and hardback
The third book in the series currently titled The Tomorrow People has been rescheduled for October 2026
Blurb
Ruby and the Genie
Three children, one grumpy genie, and an unlimited number of wishes - what could possibly go wrong?
When Ruby and best friend, Amber, chance upon a portal to other worlds, they discover Elvis: a genie trapped for eternity inside a mysterious, rune-carved stone.
Joined by Amber’s big brother, Ben, the girls vow to free Elvis and return him to his own world.
But magic can bring unexpected consequences, and Ruby must learn to be careful what she wishes for. They unearth not only a heinous monster, but buried family secrets and long lost relatives. To break the spell, Ruby must bring her family together, outwit the monster, and free the genie once and for all.
A magical journey for children aged 8 - 12
Ruby and the Genie balances thrilling fantasy with a heartwarming tale of family reconciliation, acceptance, and the power of forgiveness
When Ruby and best friend, Amber, chance upon a portal to other worlds, they discover Elvis: a genie trapped for eternity inside a mysterious, rune-carved stone.
Joined by Amber’s big brother, Ben, the girls vow to free Elvis and return him to his own world.
But magic can bring unexpected consequences, and Ruby must learn to be careful what she wishes for. They unearth not only a heinous monster, but buried family secrets and long lost relatives. To break the spell, Ruby must bring her family together, outwit the monster, and free the genie once and for all.
A magical journey for children aged 8 - 12
Ruby and the Genie balances thrilling fantasy with a heartwarming tale of family reconciliation, acceptance, and the power of forgiveness
The Tomorrow People
TBC
When twins Lucy and Dylan return home after a day out Christmas shopping they discover their parents gone and someone else living in their house.
Follow their adventures as they try to find out what is going on. And more importantly, an answer to their question - what has happened to their parents?
Age 8-12
When twins Lucy and Dylan return home after a day out Christmas shopping they discover their parents gone and someone else living in their house.
Follow their adventures as they try to find out what is going on. And more importantly, an answer to their question - what has happened to their parents?
Age 8-12
The Parallel World of Benjamin Brown
If you could have your heart’s desire what would you wish for?
This tale sees Ben, Ruby and Amber return to Eternal Antiques, a doorway to strange new worlds and alternate dimensions.
But after one ill-fated step through the wrong door, they stumble into a parallel world exactly like their own, with just one impossible difference: Ben and Amber’s father is still alive.
Ben wants nothing more than to stay with his dad, but holding onto this parallel past might cost him and the girls their future. For unknown to the children, a terrifying countdown has begun, and if they don't leave soon, they will cease to exist.
When an old friend turns up to help, it is the start of a race against time to bring them home.
A fast-paced adventure for boys and girls aged 8-12
The Parallel World of Benjamin Brown is a perilous quest filled with twists, turns, and a heartfelt reminder of what truly matters
This tale sees Ben, Ruby and Amber return to Eternal Antiques, a doorway to strange new worlds and alternate dimensions.
But after one ill-fated step through the wrong door, they stumble into a parallel world exactly like their own, with just one impossible difference: Ben and Amber’s father is still alive.
Ben wants nothing more than to stay with his dad, but holding onto this parallel past might cost him and the girls their future. For unknown to the children, a terrifying countdown has begun, and if they don't leave soon, they will cease to exist.
When an old friend turns up to help, it is the start of a race against time to bring them home.
A fast-paced adventure for boys and girls aged 8-12
The Parallel World of Benjamin Brown is a perilous quest filled with twists, turns, and a heartfelt reminder of what truly matters
online order
Available from 10th October 2026
Ages 11 -14
Date TBC
THE TOMORROW PEOPLE The third book in the 'be careful what you wish for' series Age 8-12
also available from
New Scientist Live! 2026
Excel London Royal Victoria Dock 1 Western Gateway London E16 1XL Saturday, 10th October 10am - 5pm Sunday, 11th October 10am - 5pm Monday, 12th October 9.30am - 3pm
Waterstones
I am delighted to announce that Ruby and the Genie is available from Waterstones.
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