Will Shortz Presents The Monster Book of Sudoku for Kids: 150 Fun Puzzles

by Will Shortz (Introduction)

Sudoku has taken America by storm! Now kids can enjoy the puzzle that keeps their parents' minds racing and pencils sharpened. This edition, designed for children 8 and up, begins with a sudoku lesson from Will Shortz and very easy 4 x 4 grids to warm up. Then young solvers advance to more challenging 6 x 6 grids and finally tradition 9 x 9 sudoku puzzles.


· 150 all-new sudoku puzzles
· Four difficulty levels including smaller "kid grids"
· Fun commentary and illustrations
· Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz
· Big grids with lots of space for easy solving

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 26, 2006

About the author

Will Shortz is an American puzzle creator, best known as the longtime crossword editor for The New York Times. A pioneer in his field, he holds the only known degree in enigmatology, earned at Indiana University. He began constructing puzzles in his teens and pursued his passion professionally with roles at Penny Press and Games magazine before joining the Times in 1993. Shortz founded the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and co-founded the World Puzzle Championship. His puzzles and books have reached wide audiences, and he is also the voice behind NPR’s Sunday Puzzle. A dedicated table tennis player, he co-founded a major club in Pleasantville, New York.

Reviews

[Michael]

I ordered this for something for my just completed 5th grader to do this summer. I would say it is challenging for someone at that age - not too hard, but not too easy, and I highly recommend this compilation of puzzles. Games like these are great as it gets them thinking vs. the sterotypical playing video games and watching TV.