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Agent Arthur's Arctic Adventure

By Russell Punter and Martin Oliver
Series: Puzzle Adventures
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Help Agent Arthur solve a host of puzzles to thwart the plans of the sinister Spider Organization in the frozen North. Agent Arthur's Arctic Adventure takes Arthur on his latest mission for the Action Agency, plunging him into blood-freezing danger. He will need your assistance to... Read More
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Help Agent Arthur solve a host of puzzles to thwart the plans of the sinister Spider Organization in the frozen North.

Agent Arthur's Arctic Adventure takes Arthur on his latest mission for the Action Agency, plunging him into blood-freezing danger. He will need your assistance to outwit the chilling plans of the sinister Spider Organization. Engage with another collection of brain-bending puzzles to save the day.

Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805079996

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Paddy Mounter
  • Illustrated by Paddy Mounter

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Russell Punter (Author)
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.

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