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Word Puzzles for the Summer

Name: Word Puzzles for the Summer
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781836045427
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By Sarah Russell and Kirsty Gledhill

Series: Puzzle Books

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Over 100 word puzzles full of summer-themed fun.
From word searches and anagrams to secret messages and riddles, this brightly illustrated book is the perfect companion for the summer holidays. Each page is packed full of summer-themed fun to keep kids entertained on long road trips, at the airport, or on quiet afternoons at home.

- A huge variety of puzzles, including word searches, anagrams, word sudokus and coded messages.
- Screen-free fun that boosts reading, writing and logic skills.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836045427

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Tim Bradford
Illustrated by Greg Straight

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children's Word Puzzles & Quiz Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kids & YA Pre-orders Kirsty Gledhill Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Sarah Russell Series: Puzzle Books

About the Author

Sarah Russell (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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