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The Puzzling World of Winston Breen

The Puzzling World of Winston Breen Hardcover - 2007

by Eric Berlin

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  • very good
  • Hardcover

Winston Breen finds puzzles everywhere, even on pizzas, and solving themis what he does best. But when his sister uncovers mysterious woodenstrips with words and letters that even Winston can't figure out, the entirefamily is obsessed. It turns out the strips are part of a scavenger hunt that atown patriarch set up for his children. If all four sets are put together, theywill lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars.

Cooperating seems like a no-brainer to Winston, but to solve the puzzle,the group has to overcome mysterious threats, mutual mistrust, 25-yearoldclues, and participants who will do anything to keep the treasure forthemselves.

Chock full of puzzles to solve, some involving the mystery and othersWinston runs into along the way, this treasure hunt will keep readerschallenged right to the end.

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Penguin Young Readers Group, 2007. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
  • Author Eric Berlin
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Ina
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 215
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Young Readers Group
  • Date 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0399246932I4N10
  • ISBN 9780399246937 / 0399246932
  • Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 6.32 x 0.86 in (21.59 x 16.05 x 2.18 cm)
  • Ages 08 to UP years
  • Grade levels 3 - UP
  • Reading level 610
  • Library of Congress subjects Mystery fiction, Brothers and sisters
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006020531
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Summary

Winston Breen finds puzzles everywhere, even on pizzas, and solving them is what he does best. But when his sister uncovers mysterious wooden strips with words and letters that even Winston can?t figure out, the entire family is obsessed. It turns out the strips are part of a scavenger hunt that a town patriarch set up for his children. If all four sets are put together, they will lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars.

Cooperating seems like a no-brainer to Winston, but to solve the puzzle, the group has to overcome mysterious threats, mutual mistrust, 25-yearold clues, and participants who will do anything to keep the treasure for themselves.

Chock full of puzzles to solve, some involving the mystery and others Winston runs into along the way, this treasure hunt will keep readers challenged right to the end.



From the publisher

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.

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About the author

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.

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