The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin Winston Breen says athe only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it.a But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole familyaand some friendsaare caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! Chock-full of puzzles to solveasome tied to the mystery and some notathis treasure hunt will keep readersa brains teased right up to the exciting ending! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! Chock-full of puzzles to solve, some tied to the mystery and some not, this treasure hunt will keep readers brains teased right up to the exciting ending!Perfect for fans of The Westing Game, exciting mysteries, and, of course, puzzles! Author Biography Eric Berlin creates puzzles for all ages, from kids to adults (his crosswords appear often in The New York Times). He is a member of the National Puzzlers League and enjoys creating puzzle events for schools and other groups. He lives in Milford, Connecticut, with his wife and two children. Review "This ingenious novel, which conjures up The Westing Game and good old Encyclopedia Brown, peppers a classic treasure-hunt plot with nifty puzzles. . . .Readers both avid and reluctant will surface from this unusual mystery with their hearts pounding."—Booklist, starred review "A delightfully clever mystery . . . There is plenty of suspense to engage readers, who are sure to enjoy tackling the brainteasers and word games along the way."—School Library Journal Prizes Short-listed for Sunshine State Young Readers Award (Grades 3-5) 2010 Short-listed for Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2012 Review Quote "This ingenious novel, which conjures up The Westing Game and good old Encyclopedia Brown, peppers a classic treasure-hunt plot with nifty puzzles. . . .Readers both avid and reluctant will surface from this unusual mystery with their hearts pounding."-- Booklist , starred review "A delightfully clever mystery . . . There is plenty of suspense to engage readers, who are sure to enjoy tackling the brainteasers and word games along the way."-- School Library Journal Details ISBN0142413887 Author Eric Berlin Language English ISBN-10 0142413887 ISBN-13 9780142413883 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Short Title PUZZLING WORLD OF WINSTON Audience Age 8-12 Imprint Penguin USA Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Series Number 1 US Release Date 2009-04-16 UK Release Date 2009-04-16 Pages 256 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series The Puzzling World of Winston Breen Publication Date 2009-04-16 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2009-04-15 AU Release Date 2009-04-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141681719;

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