In our experience, choose-your-own-adventure books can be really effective in turning young people into readers. And The Interactive Puzzle Mysteries series is no exception!
These books are the perfect boredom buster for children aged 8+ who either are not big readers or simply enjoy a good challenge!
From page one, readers get to step into the shoes of Arlo Banks and experience a unique world of secrets and spies. You choose what path you take, what puzzles you solve, and what answers you choose in these interactive, high-stakes mysteries. The books take you on adventures from London to Hollywood; and with so much peril and adventure, it'll be impossible to not stay glued to the page!
If you enjoy these books and would like to read more like this, check out our Best Choose-your-own-adventure Books for Kids. And if you'd like a challenge with some more mystery series, check out our Best Crime and Mystery Series for ages 9 and 10.
All The Interactive Puzzle Mysteries books in order:
Book 1: A Killing at the Box Office (2025)
Book 2: Xmas Marks the Spot (2025)
I was a bit apprehensive about this one as I love reading a murder mystery but I wasn’t sure about playing along and making the choices in a book! I a...