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Lots of Secret Codes

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Over 80 secret code puzzles to crack, including cryptic treasure maps, ancient hieroglyphs, and coded crosswords. From breaking enemy agents' ciphers to translating long-lost languages, help solve all kinds of secret codes and mysterious messages in this exciting book, which is packed with over 80 puzzles.... Read More
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Over 80 secret code puzzles to crack, including cryptic treasure maps, ancient hieroglyphs, and coded crosswords.

From breaking enemy agents' ciphers to translating long-lost languages, help solve all kinds of secret codes and mysterious messages in this exciting book, which is packed with over 80 puzzles.

With safe combinations to crack, computer systems to hack, and much more, there's plenty to keep young codebreakers busy on journeys, rainy days, and holidays.

Lots of Secret Codes by Sarah Russell, Kirsteen Robson, and Sam Smith is the perfect adventure for budding detectives.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835408568

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Various

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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