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Cluedle: The Case of the Silver Cypher is the third book in the interactive detective series, where readers solve interactive puzzles to uncover who is chasing Agent Cade and trying to steal the super-secret Silver Cypher. I enjoyed the punny names of the potential criminals; say them out loud to hear the joke.
The puzzles, codes, Sudoku, logic puzzles, and mazes were all fun. Once again, the answers were in the back if you needed them to check your work. There were several times I needed to check the answers to understand what was being asked. Especially when converting numbers into binary and when making circuits with AND, NOT, and OR logic puzzles. Some of these puzzles felt a bit more challenging than in previous books, which appeals to the older range of the target audience. My reader especially enjoyed the puzzles that dealt with visual reasoning, such as the DNA strands and the shapes that were rotated.
Overall, the interactive approach, where you can write in the book, makes for a unique reading experience. It is perfect to incorporate math and logic while you read. The many visuals allow the book to pass quickly, which is great for reluctant readers.