Not so Ordinary (brain benders)

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 7, 2016

Review

This book utilizes easily accessible household item to create mind-bending puzzles. Helpful tips on doing the tricks are included in the back. Answers to the puzzles are also included along with an index in the back.

There are individual challenges such as making a ghostly third finger appear to float in front of your face, to games for groups involving pencils and coins.

The author is an expert on brain training, and this books reflects his expertise. Detailed diagrams and clearly written instructions make the puzzles easy to follow. Children will have fun using ordinary items such as paper, cards, pencils, bananas, uncooked spaghetti, and coins, to create challenging tasks and interesting puzzles.

For kids who enjoy a brain challenge now and then, this book will not disappoint.

Overall Book Score: very good