The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007
Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
Concord • Contemporary
2007
Middle grade
9-12 years
610L
Super Short Summary
The Puzzling World of Winston Breen follows 12-year-old puzzle enthusiast Winston Breen and his friends as they unravel a treasure hunt initiated by a late eccentric inventor in their town. While solving various puzzles and riddles involving different townspeople, they aim to discover a valuable ring hidden as a means of reuniting the inventor’s estranged family members. The book includes themes of burglary and deception.
Mysterious
Challenging
Playful
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
2,960 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin captivates readers with its clever puzzles and engaging narrative. The protagonist's problem-solving skills are a highlight, appealing to puzzle enthusiasts. However, some may find the story's pace uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a fun, brain-teasing adventure for middle-grade readers.
Who Should Read The Puzzling World of Winston Breen?
The ideal reader for Eric Berlin's The Puzzling World of Winston Breen is a middle-grade enthusiast, aged 9-12, who enjoys brain-teasers and mysteries. Fans of Blue Balliett's Chasing Vermeer and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society will relish this combination of captivating puzzles and engaging storytelling.
2,960 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
Concord • Contemporary
2007
Middle grade
9-12 years
610L
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