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The Lost Emerald
Mystery Puzzles for Kids
Series: Puzzle Quest
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When a precious emerald goes missing from a secure vault, your detective skills are put to the test! Explore an old castle, giant nests and underground caves. Meet goblins, ghosts, dragons and other fantastic beasts in this fun-packed book of puzzles.
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When a precious emerald goes missing from a secure vault, your detective skills are put to the test!
Explore an old castle, giant nests and underground caves. Meet goblins, ghosts, dragons and other fantastic beasts in this fun-packed book of puzzles.
- Solve mazes, wordsearches, number puzzles and more
- Find the clues and crack the code to finish the story
Will you take on the quest?
For more puzzling fun…collect the set!
Mythical Mystery (9780008457457)
Enchanted Lands (9780008457464)
The Missing Astronaut (9780008457471)
Secret Island (9780008532109)
The Magician’s Library (9780008532123)
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008532116
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Collins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 120g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage we have maintained an impressive record in creating market-leading products across various sectors. Kia Marie Hunt is an author, illustrator, and lifelong journaling enthusiast. Kia believes in the power of creative journaling for everyone, young and old. You can connect with Kia and her growing journaling community on Instagram, @Kia.Creates and @InspiringJournals and through her website kiacreates.co.uk.
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