By Paul Duffield, Poqu, Siobhan McKenna (author) , Paul Duffield, Poqu, Siobhan McKenna (illustrator)
"Love solving puzzles? You’ll love this new adventure series "
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Pandora is off for a summer holiday with her parents. They’re in the front, bickering about directions, she’s in the back with her head stuck in a Detective Crow mystery story, her favourite reading. They’re heading for Puzzlevale but no sooner have they arrived, than Pandora’s parents vanish. To find them – this is Puzzlevale after all – she’ll have to solve a series of puzzles, and so does the reader.
There are 25 different mysteries in fact, each one including three puzzles, the answers to which need to be combined for you to successfully take the next step in the story.
It’s no mystery why this Phoenix Comic-grown series will be such a hit, the puzzle element and the colourful graphic novel format make for super-enjoyable reading.
Perfect for holidays, whatever the destination!
Lost in the mysterious town of Puzzlevale, mystery-mad Pandora will need to solve riddles, puzzles and brain-bending clues to be reunited with her parents.
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Can she and Detective Crow triumph . . . ?
This is the launch of a new series and a ground-breaking example of interactive storytelling.
Paul Duffield is a comic creator, illustrator, animator and designer. His clients include the BBC , NASA and Marvel. Twitter: @paul_duffield
Siobhan McKenna has worked in art direction and storyboarding, and is an accomplished illustrator and comic creator. Instagram: kavon_doodles
Poqu is an illustrator, who loves cozy and cute settings, slice-of-life, and fantasy. Instagram: poqu_a_doodle Twitter: poqu_a_doodle Bluesky: poqu.bsky.social
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Great story, fun puzzles!
I really loved this graphic novel puzzle book.
While driving to Puzzlevale for their annual holiday, Pandora's parents go missing. It is up to Pandora, with the help of her favourite comic book Detective, to solve the mystery.
I enjoyed solving all the different puzzles with Pandora and Detective Crow to find the clues and work our way around Puzzlevale. All the pages are in colour, and there are lots of hints and tips if you get stuck.... Read Full Review
I loved working out the puzzles and having detective skills.
This book was so good I think other children will like it. There’s lots of puzzles to complete and it gives you a chance to be a detective. Have a pencil and notebook ready to help solve the puzzles and solve the mysteries.... Read Full Review
An adventure book that's full of puzzles. It is fun to read and I like the storyline and characters!
I like this book as its really puzzley. It is easy to read, the puzzles challenge me and I love the comic strip story. I like looking at the pictures for clues. There are alot of mysteries and I just can't stop reading it.... Read Full Review
Lost in the mysterious town of Puzzlevale, mystery-mad Pandora will need to solve riddles, puzzles and brain-bending clues to be reunited with her parents. Can she and Detective Crow triumph . . . ?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Pandora in Puzzlevale: The Secret Town and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Pandora in Puzzlevale: The Secret Town features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Activity and Puzzle Books, Graphic Novels & Comics, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Pandora in Puzzlevale: The Secret Town was written by Paul Duffield, Poqu, Siobhan McKenna and published by David Fickling Books
Pandora in Puzzlevale: The Secret Town has 224 pages
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