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The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids: Fun Brain-Busters for Ages 9–12
What's challenging, fun, and sure to give your brain a workout? This riddle book for kids ages nine–twelve.
Riddle me Can you solve these super-hard word puzzles? Sure you can! Featuring nearly 200 brain-benders, The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids is the ultimate book for clever kids who love thinking outside the box.
Bursting with puzzles perfectly suited for nine- to twelve-year-olds, this big collection of riddles will test the limits of your imagination. Start things off with handy tips and simple warm-up riddles that will help you twist your thinking and get creative. What's the difference between a bird and a fly? Tie your brain in knots and find out inside!
Tons of tough riddles―Build your problem-solving abilities and stretch your creative thinking skills as you unravel all kinds of perplexing puzzles.
Learn about history's biggest puzzlers―Try your hand at some of the world's most famous riddles, like the Riddle of the Sphinx or Bilbo's riddle from The Hobbit, while also learning fun facts about their history.
Easy to use―Tips, hints, and an organized answer key in the back of the book make it easy to get riddling with your friends and family anytime.
Riddle me Can you solve these super-hard word puzzles? Sure you can! Featuring nearly 200 brain-benders, The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids is the ultimate book for clever kids who love thinking outside the box.
Bursting with puzzles perfectly suited for nine- to twelve-year-olds, this big collection of riddles will test the limits of your imagination. Start things off with handy tips and simple warm-up riddles that will help you twist your thinking and get creative. What's the difference between a bird and a fly? Tie your brain in knots and find out inside!
Tons of tough riddles―Build your problem-solving abilities and stretch your creative thinking skills as you unravel all kinds of perplexing puzzles.
Learn about history's biggest puzzlers―Try your hand at some of the world's most famous riddles, like the Riddle of the Sphinx or Bilbo's riddle from The Hobbit, while also learning fun facts about their history.
Easy to use―Tips, hints, and an organized answer key in the back of the book make it easy to get riddling with your friends and family anytime.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2020
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June 10, 2020
My friend Danielle has published her first book! As a teacher she has been active in creating critical thinkers by designing her own content. Throughout the years I have seen her design escape rooms and digital games. Yesterday she gave the world this book which offers readers advice on how to solve riddles before offering almost 200 riddles, including some that have historical and literary fame, and even some matchstick puzzles!
Ps. I’ll admit to being biased, but I have to add that the book has the best dedication ever. But you are going to have to buy it (and be a fellow geek), if you want to appreciate it.
Ps. I’ll admit to being biased, but I have to add that the book has the best dedication ever. But you are going to have to buy it (and be a fellow geek), if you want to appreciate it.
June 9, 2020
The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids by Danielle Hall is perfect for those looking to add some fun to their everyday routine. Teachers and parents will love these "brain-busters" as much as the kids! I'm headed into my 22nd year teaching HS English, Spanish, & ESL; even though it states the book is best fit for kids ages 9-12, my high school students (ages 14-17) will also love these. There's really something here for everyone!
In addition to its colorful pages and recurring characters, this book is filled with nearly 200 riddles, puzzles, brain teasers, and challenges of various types and levels of difficulty, including an answer key. Whether kids do one puzzle a day by themselves or a bunch in one sitting with friends, their critical thinking, problem-solving, math, and reading skills are sure to improve. The more they do, the better they'll get, and they won't even realize all the learning taking place because they'll be having so much fun!
The decision to begin the book with a short "how-to" guide is probably my favorite part of the overall design. Danielle Hall didn't just throw a bunch of riddles and brain teasers into a book and call it good. She really took the time to explain "the how" and "the why" behind them. She provides tips and strategies for solving, as well as examples and hints in the form of warm-ups, so readers know what to expect before diving in. Giving this information beforehand, will help kids be more successful as they make their way through the book. In my opinion, this introductory material is what makes this book better than others of the same genre.
Without hesitation, I give 5 out of 5 stars to The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids by Danielle Hall. It is the perfect choice for any home or classroom library. It fits nicely in a backpack, on your nightstand, and even your coffee table! I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, tweens, and teens, as well as to families and those looking to improve their critical thinking skills. The material is engaging and creatively presented, the recurring characters are diverse, and the scenarios are fun and relatable. The variety of puzzles and varying levels of difficulty make this a book everyone can and will enjoy. As Danielle Hall says, "Happy puzzling!"
Thank you for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. :-)
In addition to its colorful pages and recurring characters, this book is filled with nearly 200 riddles, puzzles, brain teasers, and challenges of various types and levels of difficulty, including an answer key. Whether kids do one puzzle a day by themselves or a bunch in one sitting with friends, their critical thinking, problem-solving, math, and reading skills are sure to improve. The more they do, the better they'll get, and they won't even realize all the learning taking place because they'll be having so much fun!
The decision to begin the book with a short "how-to" guide is probably my favorite part of the overall design. Danielle Hall didn't just throw a bunch of riddles and brain teasers into a book and call it good. She really took the time to explain "the how" and "the why" behind them. She provides tips and strategies for solving, as well as examples and hints in the form of warm-ups, so readers know what to expect before diving in. Giving this information beforehand, will help kids be more successful as they make their way through the book. In my opinion, this introductory material is what makes this book better than others of the same genre.
Without hesitation, I give 5 out of 5 stars to The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids by Danielle Hall. It is the perfect choice for any home or classroom library. It fits nicely in a backpack, on your nightstand, and even your coffee table! I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, tweens, and teens, as well as to families and those looking to improve their critical thinking skills. The material is engaging and creatively presented, the recurring characters are diverse, and the scenarios are fun and relatable. The variety of puzzles and varying levels of difficulty make this a book everyone can and will enjoy. As Danielle Hall says, "Happy puzzling!"
Thank you for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. :-)
July 2, 2020
I love putting riddle books into my kid’s hands. They are great ways to create critical thinking, solving problems, and just good old fashion fun. The book says for 9-12 year olds. Some of the riddles are challenging. I think older kids and adults will enjoy this too.
The pages are colorful with some illustrations throughout the pages. A good variety of riddles some historical and some are mind puzzles too. If you get stumped on a riddle the answers are in the back of the book.
A fun book for kids.
I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
The pages are colorful with some illustrations throughout the pages. A good variety of riddles some historical and some are mind puzzles too. If you get stumped on a riddle the answers are in the back of the book.
A fun book for kids.
I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
June 9, 2020
The riddles in this book are often quite challenging. I think that even adults will find that they cannot solve them all. Geared toward children 9 to 12, this book contains many excellent puzzles to work out Luckily, there is an answer key at the end, in case either adult or child is stumped.
Many thanks to Callisto, the publisher, and NetGalley for this fun book in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to Callisto, the publisher, and NetGalley for this fun book in exchange for an honest review.
July 26, 2020
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for an ARC. All opinions are my own.
This is a wonderful way to challenge student thinking in a fun and non-thrratening way. This book promotes growth mindset and thinking outside the box. As a teacher, I've noticed how hesitant students are when trying to answer a problem or question they don't know; however, riddles tend to break this trend and allow for students to try and enjoy problem solving. I'm excited to use this book in my class this year.
This is a wonderful way to challenge student thinking in a fun and non-thrratening way. This book promotes growth mindset and thinking outside the box. As a teacher, I've noticed how hesitant students are when trying to answer a problem or question they don't know; however, riddles tend to break this trend and allow for students to try and enjoy problem solving. I'm excited to use this book in my class this year.
June 20, 2020
This is such a great riddle book for ALL ages. And it's so much more than just riddles. I love the "Did you know?" sections that provide so many interesting facts with the puzzles. It's also so nice to see a diverse representation of characters in both the riddles and artwork. Such a beautiful, beautiful book!
July 2, 2020
This riddle book has EVERYTHING! Witty brain teasers? Check. Clever word play? Check. Respect for the reader? Check, check, check! Danielle Hall hits it out of the park with this fabulous book of riddles. Your children/students will not only be engaged for hours on end, they are sure to begin looking at the world through a more critical lens. A must read!
May 19, 2020
I received a complimentary copy.
So fun to think on and solve these riddles. Also showing the difference in strategy of how to solve.
So fun to think on and solve these riddles. Also showing the difference in strategy of how to solve.
June 22, 2020
VERDICT: No camp no problem: learn and have fun with this smart riddle book!
my full review is here: https://wordsandpeace.com/2020/06/22/...
my full review is here: https://wordsandpeace.com/2020/06/22/...
January 1, 2021
My wife wrote it and I just realized I hadn’t reviewed it. She wrote it! It rocks!
February 7, 2021
A mix of puzzles: riddles, puns, math challenges, word puzzles. Some are groaners, some are fairly obvious, and others will back you up for a bit.
I enjoyed it.
I enjoyed it.
December 27, 2025
Fun, clever, silly, and just challenging enough in places to keep it interesting. Great book for light reading that will have you laughing and thinking. ^_^
August 16, 2020
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
"What has many answers, but no questions?" This book gives so many riddles, puzzles, and more! This is great for getting your children to think. I would highly recommend it for everyone with children. Your children will use their imagination to figure out the riddles and puzzles. Great for homeschooling! I give this book five stars! Buy and keep children's mind busy. The best thing about this book is it is cheap! Cost is only $7.99 at Amazon.
"What has many answers, but no questions?" This book gives so many riddles, puzzles, and more! This is great for getting your children to think. I would highly recommend it for everyone with children. Your children will use their imagination to figure out the riddles and puzzles. Great for homeschooling! I give this book five stars! Buy and keep children's mind busy. The best thing about this book is it is cheap! Cost is only $7.99 at Amazon.
November 28, 2020
My 9 yr old loved this book. He enjoyed stumping the rest of his family with the riddles. Some were way over his head so he liked to make his 13 yr old sister try and solve the harder ones.
I was provided with an electronic ARC through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I was provided with an electronic ARC through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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