1 / 6Murdle Jr.: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds — 40 Puzzle Mysteries
Murdle Jr.: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds is a children’s puzzle book with 40 mini mysteries to solve using clues, codes and a logic grid. Its story-led detective cases are aimed at readers aged 10 and up, though customer feedback notes that puzzle difficulty and age suitability can vary.
At a glance
- Forty short mystery cases featuring four junior detectives.
- Clues, codes, illustrations and a logic grid support deduction as readers work through each case.
- Designed for individual solving or shared puzzle time.
Reference price: $16.99
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A story-based format pairs whodunit mysteries with logic puzzles rather than presenting puzzles alone.
- The included logic grid and clues give readers tools for narrowing down suspects.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Nov. 26 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| Reading age | 10 years and up |
| Grade level | 5 and up |
| ISBN-10 | 0316582557 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316582551 |
| Dimensions | 15.44 x 1.75 x 22.71 cm |
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| Weight listed | 262 g |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
Customer opinions differ on age suitability, and some find the puzzles quite tricky. The listed reading age is 10 years and up, so consider the intended reader’s comfort with reading and logic challenges.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Children aged 10 and up who enjoy detective stories, codes and logic puzzles.
- Families or children who want a book of mysteries to solve together.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a straightforward story without interactive puzzle-solving.
- Buyers seeking puzzles guaranteed to suit every child at the listed age.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and enjoyable for children to work through together, with readers appreciating the stories and clues and reporting a sense of accomplishment from solving puzzles. Some find the puzzles quite tricky, and opinions differ on age suitability. That makes the 40-case format appealing for young mystery fans, but the listed age of 10 and up is a guide rather than a guarantee that every puzzle will suit every reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as engaging and fun to solve together.
- Feedback highlights enjoyable stories and clues, plus confidence boosts after completing puzzles.
Mixed feedback
- Some customers find the puzzles quite tricky.
- Opinions vary on whether the content is age-appropriate for children.
Frequently asked questions
How many mysteries are included?
The listing describes 40 mini mysteries.
What does solving involve?
The book uses clues, codes and a mystery-solving logic grid to help readers identify culprits.
What age is it listed for?
The listed reading age is 10 years and up. Customer feedback indicates that some puzzles may feel tricky and opinions vary on age suitability.
Can children work through it with someone else?
Customer feedback describes children working on the book together, so it may suit shared puzzle sessions as well as solo solving.
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