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Gritty Kids

175+ Fun and Brainy Puzzles for Kids Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

By: Dan Allbaugh

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Paperback | 2 December 2025

At a Glance

Paperback
120 Pages

Age
8+

Grade
2 - 6

Dimensions(cm)
27.94 x 21.59 x 0.64

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Playful word puzzles with some serious brainpower.

Featuring 17 unique puzzle types and over 175 activities, Word Games for Gritty Kids is a vibrant collection of clever challenges that stretch young minds while keeping learning playful. This word-focused adventure from the international best-selling Gritty Kids® series builds focus, perseverance, problem-solving skills, and vocabulary.

Each puzzle strengthens memory, critical thinking, and language skills while helping kids develop and challenge executive functioning skills. As they decode clues, make connections, and discover new words, children boost reading comprehension, spelling, and attention-all through joyful play.

Beautiful illustrations and a thoughtful layout invite exploration, while puzzle variety keeps kids motivated and eager. A certificate of achievement and answer key in the back adds extra motivation and support.

Whether for classroom enrichment, screen-free time, or family fun, Word Games for Gritty Kids delivers meaningful educational value in an irresistibly entertaining format. Perfect for kids ages 8-12, or curious minds of any age.

Educational fun.

Playful fun.

Developmental fun.

Engaging fun.

Hard fun.

Motivating fun.

Enduring fun.

Fun fun.

Industry Reviews

"The activities are clear, well-designed, and fun! There is a large variety of activities so kids can stay challenged without getting frustrated. I love that it mixes reading, reasoning, and problem-solving instead of just skills. Highly recommend for anyone looking to build stronger thinking and reading skills." - Gifted and Talented Teacher

"I am a teacher, and these are perfect for enrichment when students finish early. They love the extra challenge and get excited to try out the new pages as I introduce them throughout the school year. This would be a great book to even have for long car rides. I highly recommend!" - Teacher

"I teach gifted fifth graders, so I have a lot of word game and puzzle books. This is one of the best. There is such a wide variety of puzzles of all different types, so there is something engaging for every learner." - Gifted and Talented Teacher

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Kids & Children's Books Children's Non-Fiction Hobbies, Quizzes, Puzzles, Toys & Games for Children Puzzles & Quizzes for Children & Teenagers Non-Fiction Language & Linguistics Language Learning & Teaching Language Teaching & Learning Material & Coursework Grammar, Vocabulary & Pronunciation

One of Each	3
Fit It In	7
Hidden Words	11
Master Word	15
Code Word	21
Word Ladders	27
Reverse Word Search	31
Pair Up	41
Drop Quotes	47
Lost Letters	53
Word Pyramid	59
Word Path	63
Acrostics	67
Rebus Puzzles	71
Centerpiece	77
Triverb	81
Word Hive	91
Answers	95

Gritty Kids

175+ Fun and Brainy Puzzles for Kids Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

At a Glance

Paperback

Industry Reviews

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How to return your order

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