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The Retirement Puzzle Book
200 Brain-Teasing Activities to Keep Your Mind Active
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Stimulate your mind, practise your problem-solving and put your knowledge to the test with this entertaining collection of activities and games. Congratulations, you're officially retired! You've earned your freedom, and these next years are about relaxation, fun and finding enjoyable ways to pass the time. With...
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Stimulate your mind, practise your problem-solving and put your knowledge to the test with this entertaining collection of activities and games. Featuring a variety of exciting and challenging puzzles, from acrostics to crosswords, sudoku, mazes and more, this brain-teasing activity book will help you make the most of your newfound free time.
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Stimulate your mind, practise your problem-solving and put your knowledge to the test with this entertaining collection of activities and games.
Congratulations, you're officially retired! You've earned your freedom, and these next years are about relaxation, fun and finding enjoyable ways to pass the time. With over 200 classic conundrums and light-hearted games, this afternoon accomplice will keep your mind agile as you embark on this new adventure.
Featuring a variety of exciting and challenging puzzles, from acrostics to crosswords, sudoku, trivia, mazes and more, this brain-teasing activity book will help you make the most of your newfound free time. Inside, you'll find puzzles themed on any hobby you could wish to pursue in retirement, whether you plan on becoming a golfer, gardener or beachgoer!
Open the cover to discover:
- Riddles that'll require your full focus
- Spot the differences for those with keen eyes
- Word ladders to solve one step at a time
And much more!
Unwind and sharpen your mind with The Retirement Puzzle Book.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837997992
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Illustration: Approx. 170 black and white illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Pascale Duguay is a writer who writes on all sorts of fun topics. Her work has been published in Canada, the United States, and United Kingdom. She also works as a school librarian where she loves to share her passion for reading. She resides in the lively bilingual community of Quebec's Eastern Townships, Canada.
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