Puzzloonies! Space Cats to the Rescue

Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6

READ THE STORY. SOLVE THE PUZZLES. SAVE THE DAY! Puzzloonies! is a unique new series that mixes zany, funny stories with tons of puzzles that must be solved to move the adventure forward. Perfect for readers ages 7-11 who loved Brain Games for Clever Kids, the A to Z Mysteries, andMad Libs!

What in the world is a “Puzzlooney”?! It could be a whodunit mystery, or a thrilling survival adventure, or a romp through outer space. It’s always a funny, engaging story that unfolds amid tons of related puzzles that kids must solve to advance the adventure.

Each stand-alone Puzzloonies! book mixes word searches, secret codes, brain teasers, optical illusions, and other puzzles with a zany story packed with jokes and humor. Every book culminates in a “final challenge” that requires readers to call on puzzle solutions from previous chapters. As you write, decode, cipher, and trace your way through the story, you’ll destroy your book. But that’s okay—there are many more Puzzloonies! waiting to be solved!

In Puzzloonies! Space Cats to the Rescue, you’ll head to deep space with a ragtag crew of the Earth’s most natural astronauts: cats! After all, they can squeeze into tight spaces, love lasers and (robot) vacuums, and pretty much ignore gravity. Launch the Meow Module, unlock the lasers, and decipher coordinates in the kibble on a desperate mission to prevent our planet from being pulverized by an incoming giant meteor!

Series Overview: PUZZLOONIES! is a unique new series that combines storytelling and puzzle-solving to create zany, interactive fun. Perfect for kids ages 7-11!

About the Author

RUSSELL GINNS is a writer and game designer who specializes in puzzles, songs, and smart fun. He has worked on projects for a wide variety of organizations, corporations, and publications, including Sesame Workshop, Girl Scouts of America, Nintendo, and Scientific American. Russell lives and writes in Washington, D.C. He is the author of the Samantha Spinner book series, among others. To learn more about him, follow @rginns on Twitter.