--- product_id: 618838146 title: "Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds: From the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSE..." price: "R428" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/618838146-murdle-junior-curious-crimes-for-curious-minds-from-the-sunday store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Bestselling series pedigree 40+ immersive puzzles 4 junior sleuths to join Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds: From the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSE... **Price:** R428 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕵️‍♀️ Crack the case, earn your badge, and join the coolest junior detective club! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds: From the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSE... - **How much does it cost?** R428 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/618838146-murdle-junior-curious-crimes-for-curious-minds-from-the-sunday) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Screen-Free Smart Fun:** Encourages critical thinking and logic without digital distractions—perfect for mindful playtime. - • **Premium Quality Design:** Durable thick pages and lay-flat spine built to withstand enthusiastic sleuthing sessions. - • **Brain-Boosting Puzzle Power:** Over 40 cleverly crafted mysteries to challenge and entertain young detectives. - • **Collaborative & Kid-Friendly:** Built-in hint system fosters teamwork and keeps frustration at bay for all skill levels. - • **Engaging Detective Experience:** Join four junior sleuths on thrilling adventures solving codes, mazes, and secret passages. ## Overview Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds is a bestselling puzzle book designed for young detectives aged 8-12. Featuring over 40 immersive mysteries, it combines logic, code-breaking, and map navigation to develop critical thinking skills in a screen-free format. With a playful art style, collaborative hint system, and durable design, it’s the perfect gift to spark curiosity and keep tweens engaged in brain-boosting fun. ## Description 'Immersive puzzle and mystery-solving fun' Woman & Home ' If you're looking for a book that both entertains and challenges young minds, Murdle Junior is an excellent choice ' Irish News From the internationally bestselling MURDLE series comes a new book of immersive puzzle- and mystery-solving fun for young detectives! Join four junior sleuths on their daring detective journeys deciphering codes, navigating maps and solving mazes to catch the dastardly culprits of fiendish crimes - and earn your own Murdle Junior badge. Race to the top echelons of a prestigious school to unravel The Case of the Missing Pencil, explore the secret passageways beneath The Mysterious Investigation Institute and crack the conundrum of The Deadly Silent Spy Organization that links them all. And more! With over forty mysteries featuring key suspects, locations, clues and more to enter into your trusty deduction grid, Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds is an introduction to a nefarious world kids will love to dive into, using logic and the power of deduction to figure out each whodunnit. Review: There's been a Murdle! - I wrapped Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds for my niece’s twelfth birthday, expecting a quick “thanks” and a place on the shelf. Instead, she vanished into detective mode for the entire afternoon—magnifying glass, notepad, the lot. By cake‑time she’d cracked the first three mysteries and was desperate to recruit us as suspects for number four. What makes this such a winner is the balance between brain‑teasing and kid‑friendly fun. Each case is self‑contained, so you can dip in for a ten‑minute puzzle burst or binge half the book on a rainy Sunday. The clues are clever enough to make a twelve‑year‑old feel truly smart when they connect the dots, yet the solutions never rely on obscure trivia—just observation, logic, and a dash of imagination. The art style is playful rather than spooky; plenty of quirky characters, zero nightmare fuel. As a grown‑up chaperone I appreciated the built‑in hint system at the back: gentle nudges that stop frustration without handing over the answer. It turns the book into a collaborative game you can solve side‑by‑side instead of a solitary read. The physical quality is solid too—thick pages, bold print, and a lay‑flat spine that survives enthusiastic page‑flipping. Bottom line: if you’re looking for a gift that pulls tweens away from screens, sparks critical thinking, and delivers genuine “Aha!” moments, Murdle Junior is a case well worth opening. I’m already on the hook for the second volume before her next birthday. Review: Interactive, fun & screen free! - My 10 year old son received his copy a few days ago and is loving the book, it’s all he’s asking for! It’s lovely to do with a parent but equally as nice for him to start alone. It’s challenging enough without putting him off and keeps him off a screen - win, win! ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,356 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Puzzles for Young Adults 4 in Word Games for Young Adults 12 in Crosswords (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 516 Reviews | ## Images ![Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds: From the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSE... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OSILwdoeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There's been a Murdle! *by R***H on 12 May 2025* I wrapped Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds for my niece’s twelfth birthday, expecting a quick “thanks” and a place on the shelf. Instead, she vanished into detective mode for the entire afternoon—magnifying glass, notepad, the lot. By cake‑time she’d cracked the first three mysteries and was desperate to recruit us as suspects for number four. What makes this such a winner is the balance between brain‑teasing and kid‑friendly fun. Each case is self‑contained, so you can dip in for a ten‑minute puzzle burst or binge half the book on a rainy Sunday. The clues are clever enough to make a twelve‑year‑old feel truly smart when they connect the dots, yet the solutions never rely on obscure trivia—just observation, logic, and a dash of imagination. The art style is playful rather than spooky; plenty of quirky characters, zero nightmare fuel. As a grown‑up chaperone I appreciated the built‑in hint system at the back: gentle nudges that stop frustration without handing over the answer. It turns the book into a collaborative game you can solve side‑by‑side instead of a solitary read. The physical quality is solid too—thick pages, bold print, and a lay‑flat spine that survives enthusiastic page‑flipping. Bottom line: if you’re looking for a gift that pulls tweens away from screens, sparks critical thinking, and delivers genuine “Aha!” moments, Murdle Junior is a case well worth opening. I’m already on the hook for the second volume before her next birthday. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interactive, fun & screen free! *by M***G on 26 October 2024* My 10 year old son received his copy a few days ago and is loving the book, it’s all he’s asking for! It’s lovely to do with a parent but equally as nice for him to start alone. It’s challenging enough without putting him off and keeps him off a screen - win, win! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for young detectives! *by E***M on 13 January 2026* I am always on the look out for puzzle/activity books to entertain my 8 year old whilst out and about or on holiday. This one intrigued me as was different to the normal word games, find the differences etc. It is cleverly set as a series of stories with clues and evidence and then grids to complete with the details from the text to be able to decipher who, what and where each crime was committed. It is very repetitive but does get more tricky as you work through the book. I think there are 40 in total. It is a kind of mix of English comprehension made more fun along with problem solving skills. The negative is that you can’t just pick it up for 5 mins like you can a normal puzzle book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/618838146-murdle-junior-curious-crimes-for-curious-minds-from-the-sunday](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/618838146-murdle-junior-curious-crimes-for-curious-minds-from-the-sunday) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*