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Escape from the Greek Myth Monsters
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...
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Description
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
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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