Puzzle Island

Ive been working on this book since I was four, and I only just figured out its last secret. This book will keep you puzzeled for a very long time, but it's not impossible. The artwork is amazing, and there always seems to be one more puzzle to work out.

I purchased this book for my 9 and 5 year old daughters. The artwork is SO beautiful, it is worth it for that alone. So, we have the added bonus of challenging puzzles to solve - pictures hidden in these beautiful scenes. My 5 year old is particularly interested in the search and find books, and was able to find some pictures on her own, some required more help. Some were even difficult for me! I've found it is a good book to use together. I've just purchased another of Paul Adshead's books - I'm sold!

I don't know what "Horn Books" had against Paul Adshead, but it seems like all their reviews of his stuff insult the art and the target age level of the material. First of all, I read this book when I was in first or second grade like 30 times. I showed my friends, and even when I was alone, I would imagine myself of a real quest in Puzzle Island. I admit, the art is no Sistine Chapel, but it is attractive and brilliant in its own way. Also, I admit the puzzles are difficult, but that adds to the excitement. It caused me to take the book to school and show friends, as well as ask my parents for help. The difficulty made the book an experience, not just a quick read. It's fun, and it teaches a lot of different methods of problem solving. I'm a graduating High School Senior now and I have a 4.3 GPA with a 1500 SAT I score, and I read the book when I was young... coincidence?

This is a GREAT puzzle book for kids and adults. It hasjust the right level of difficulty to be fun for everyone. Theartwork is excellent for a hidden picture book and the use of negative space is inspired. We've been on thelook out for more books of this type ever since wesolved the puzzle.

I found this book in the book shelf, and I remembered having read it before. I started on the first page and could not put it down. I stil can't find two animals, but otherwise I have solved the rest. I think this book should belong in the age group 6-100 because it is fun for everyone. I love the ending and can't wait till I read the other two books by this author, "Around the World With Phineas Frog" and "One Odd Old Owl".