Escape from the Greek Myth Monsters

Name: Escape from the Greek Myth Monsters
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781836040293
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By Russell Punter

Series: Puzzle Adventures

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Solve the puzzles to help Jade and Jack on their monster-filled quest through Ancient Greece. When Jade and Jack get whisked back to Ancient Greece, they find themselves embarking on a quest for a mythical jewel. A host of monsters and other strange creatures stand in... Read More

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Solve the puzzles to help Jade and Jack on their monster-filled quest through Ancient Greece.

When Jade and Jack get whisked back to Ancient Greece, they find themselves embarking on a quest for a mythical jewel. A host of monsters and other strange creatures stand in their way.

This exciting adventure, featuring Jade, Jack, and Leo the dog, is packed full of interactive puzzles and comic strips.

Escape from the Greek Myth Monsters is part of the Usborne Puzzle Adventures series that has been delighting young adventurers since 1984.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836040293

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 80

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Humour Russell Punter Series: Puzzle Adventures

About the Author

Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels

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