Cluedunnit: 5-minute detective puzzles for holidays and beyond

Cluedunnit: 5-Minute Holiday Puzzles for Kids is a 192-page paperback by E.Z. Case, published by Hachette Children's Group, containing 60 bite-sized detective mysteries for children aged 7+. Each puzzle uses logic problems, number puzzles, mazes and maps to help readers solve a seaside mystery, ranging from easy to genuinely challenging. It suits both home and school settings, including children with SEND or other learning differences.

At 196 x 126 x 20 mm and 172 g, the book is a compact size to carry on holiday or keep in a school bag. Each mystery is designed to take around five minutes to solve, so children can complete a puzzle in a short sitting without losing momentum.

For parents and home use

• Gives children a calm, screen-free activity for holidays or quiet time at home, in five-minute bursts.
• The detective mystery theme adds a sense of story and motivation to each puzzle.
• A mix of logic, number, maze and map puzzles gives children variety within one book.
• Just add a pen or pencil: no extra equipment or set-up needed.

For schools

• Works well as an independent task, early finisher activity, or quiet transition-time resource across a class.
• Puzzles range from easy to challenging, so pupils working at different levels can find an appropriate starting point.
• Low-cost, consumable format makes it practical for bulk purchase across a year group or SEND resource base.
• Short, five-minute mysteries suit pupils who benefit from clearly bounded, achievable tasks.

For children with SEND or other learning differences, the short, five-minute format and mix of puzzle types can make problem-solving feel more achievable than a single long task. The story-driven detective theme can also help sustain attention and motivation across a session.

Bite-sized logic and puzzle books of this kind are widely used by parents and teachers as a simple way to build problem-solving skills and sustained concentration in short, manageable steps.

Cluedunnit: 5-Minute Holiday Puzzles for Kids is available now from The Dyslexia Shop, ready for school holidays, quiet afternoons, or a calm activity to pack for a family trip.

• 60 detective mystery puzzles, using logic problems, number puzzles, mazes and maps.
• Each puzzle designed to take around five minutes to solve.
• 192 pages in a compact paperback format.
• Dimensions 196 x 126 x 20 mm, weight 172 g.
• Suitable for children aged 7 years and above.
• Written by E.Z. Case, published by Hachette Children's Group.
• Requires only a pen or pencil to use.

• 60 five-minute mysteries. Bite-sized logic, number, maze and map puzzles let children complete a full mystery in a short sitting.
• Achievable for different abilities. Puzzles range from easy to challenging, helping children with SEND or other learning differences find a suitable starting point.
• Works at home and at school. Compact, self-contained puzzles suit quiet family time as well as classroom or SEND resource use.
• A story-driven format. The detective mystery theme adds motivation to each puzzle, supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a specialist retailer.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for children from 7 years, in line with the publisher's recommended interest age.

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• What is Cluedunnit: 5-Minute Holiday Puzzles for Kids?
  It is a 192-page detective puzzle book from Hachette Children's Group, with 60 five-minute mysteries using logic, number, maze and map puzzles for children aged 7+. It requires only a pen or pencil to use.
• Is this puzzle book suitable for children with SEND or other learning differences?
  Yes, the short, five-minute format and mix of puzzle types can make problem-solving feel more achievable for children with SEND or other learning differences. Puzzles range from easy to challenging, so children can find a suitable starting point.
• Is this book suitable for use in the classroom?
  Yes, its independent, self-contained mysteries make it a practical choice for early-finisher tasks, quiet transition time, or a SEND resource base. Its low cost also makes it suitable for bulk purchase across a class or year group.
• Is this a good puzzle book for the school holidays?
  Yes, its bite-sized, five-minute mysteries make it well suited to holidays, journeys or quiet afternoons at home. Children can solve a full mystery in a short sitting without needing extra equipment.
• What age range is Cluedunnit suitable for?
  It is suitable for children aged 7 years and above, according to the publisher's recommended interest age. Puzzles range from easy to genuinely challenging within that range.
• What kind of puzzles are included in this book?
  The book includes 60 detective mystery puzzles using logic problems, number puzzles, mazes and maps, each designed to take around five minutes to solve.