Detectograms®: The Mole Who Went Undercover

Tim Collins

Detectograms®: The Mole Who Went Undercover

50 Mystery Puzzles for Kids to Crack

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 02/07/2026

ISBN: 9781837251544

Age: 9-11 years

Subject: Fiction

Category: Activity & Puzzles

Binding: Paperback

Size: 216 x 135 mm

Extent: 224 pages

Illustration: B/W

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram®') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling.

When the detective agency is flummoxed by a spate of mysterious crimes, they enlist the help of a brilliant young detective (the reader) to crack the case. The agency asks them to infiltrate the inner circle of a criminal mastermind, Silas Ridley, who used to work as a police puzzle specialist. To help with their work as a mole, they give them an actual mole, who is an expert tracker! Can the reader help bring the criminal to justice, solving one Detectogram® at a time?

Packed with a mix of 46 logic, visual and text-based puzzles. From clues to unravel, maps to navigate, suspects to examine and secret codes to crack, there’s plenty of fun and perplexing puzzles to be solved in this brain-busting mystery for young super sleuths.

Perfect for fans of detective-themed activity books, such as the bestselling Cluedle and Murdle Junior, and the crime-solving adventure series Sherlock Bones.

This exciting and interactive mystery is perfect for kids aged 9-11.

Also available in the series:
9781837251308 Detectograms®: The Parrot Who Knew Too Much

Sales points:

Packed with a mix of 46 logic, visual and text-based puzzles, including clues to unravel, maps to navigate, suspects to examine and codes to crack!
Perfect for fans of the bestselling Cluedle and Murdle Junior series
Each puzzle in the book is linked together by a narrative arc to really immerse the reader in the crime-solving adventure
This thrilling mystery story is brought to life by Steven Wood's brilliant artwork, which pulls the reader in and keeps them engaged in the action throughout
Written by Tim Collins, author of the Sherlock Bones series, which has sold in over 20 languages

About the Author:

Tim Collins

Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near Oxford. He is the author of over thirty books including Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin, Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and he has won awards in the UK and Germany, including the Manchester Fiction City award and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award.

About the Illustrator:

Steven Wood

Steven Wood lives in North London and works from a little studio in his house. He has been represented by Advocate Art since 2010 and has created children’s illustrations for numerous clients, including Usborne, Templar, Bloomsbury, Scholastic and Harper Collins.