The Spy Agency Puzzle Book - The Hidden Hacker starts by inviting readers to solve puzzles as part of their spy training course. There are four areas: Surveillance (maze, wordsearch, spot the difference, etc), Codebreaking (alphabet code, morse code, safe code, etc.), Hidden Words (wordsearch, folded paper, anagram connect, etc), and Logic & Patterns (magic square, sudoku, shape pattern, etc.). . Once they have completed the training course, they move on to their mission where they have to solve interconnected puzzles to reveal the answer to the mystery. The back of the book contains the solutions to all the puzzles.

This is a fun book to keep kids entertained on holiday. I'd recommend it for ages 6-8 as it was a little hard for my just-turned-5-year-old and a little easy for my 10-year-old).

Thank you to NetGalley and Collins Reference for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Spy Agency Puzzle Book is a brilliant way to get kids engaged and excited about writing, especially for those who are a bit reluctant to pick up a pen. My children loved cracking codes and solving puzzles, which kept them entertained while subtly encouraging their writing skills. It’s a fun and interactive approach to learning that makes writing feel like a thrilling adventure.

Perfect for children aged 5-8, the puzzles are just challenging enough to spark their curiosity without feeling frustrating. Each page offers a new puzzle or secret code to decipher, and my kids were hooked from the start! It’s the kind of book that not only strengthens writing skills but also sparks creativity and problem-solving.

If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to get your little ones writing, the Spy Agency Puzzle Book is a must-have!

My students love puzzles. This book divides the puzzles up into 4 sections: surveillance, code breaking, hidden words, and logic and patterns. Sometimes the demarcation between the sections are not that cut and dry. The puzzles are very engaging though. Would have preferred the answers to come with a bit of explanation.

If you want to have some fun with your kid or you can do it alone: I highly recommend to buy this Puzzle Book