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Lots of Pencil and Paper Puzzles
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A wide variety of entertaining puzzles, plus some classic two-player games. All you need is a pencil to get stuck into this exciting puzzle book. From mazes and hidden pictures to puzzle games like "bubbles and boulders" and "catch a thief", it's packed with hours of...
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A wide variety of entertaining puzzles, plus some classic two-player games. All you need is a pencil to get stuck into this exciting puzzle book.
From mazes and hidden pictures to puzzle games like "bubbles and boulders" and "catch a thief", it's packed with hours of screen-free fun. There's also a selection of two-player games such as boxes, spaceship, and Os and Xs.
Dive into Lots of Pencil and Paper Puzzles by Sarah Russell for endless entertainment and challenge!
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Pre-orderLots of Pencil and Paper Puzzles
A wide variety of entertaining puzzles, plus some classic two-player games. All you need is a pencil to get stuck into this exciting puzzle book. From mazes and hidden pictures to puzzle games like "bubbles and boulders" and "catch a thief", it's packed with hours of screen-free fun. There's also a selection of two-player games such as boxes, spaceship, and...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableOut 11 Nov 2026Pre-order
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781836045359
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 August 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 171.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 96
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Sarah Russell
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About the Author
Sarah grew up in the West Midlands, where she spent her days reading, running and making her own magazines. She studied English and Film at university, and in her spare time, you'll find her knitting in a coffee shop or defending shots on the netball court.
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