Review of Mini Monster Sudoku

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Review of Mini Monster Sudoku

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Mini Monster Sudoku" by LMD Jones.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Sudoku remains to be a challenge for adults, let alone kids. While physical sports like baseball are essential for keeping fit, games such as Sudoku are sources of mental fitness. LMD Jones has performed a skillful job in authoring Mini Monster Sudoku. The author explains to kids how to unravel the puzzles.

We have boxes, rows, columns, and blocks. The numbers range from 1 to 9. Keenness and logic are valuable so as not to use the same numerical in a row, column, or block. Grab a copy of Mini Monster Sudoku and enjoy some number games!

Once a column or row was solved, there was an illustration at the bottom of the page signifying happiness. I chuckled and sometimes laughed at the sight of the pictorial. A pencil goes a long way when trying to solve Sudoku. When you realize you have written an incorrect answer, you can easily erase it.

I enjoyed the author's systematic technique while trying to explain more to kids. While the game is not straightforward for children, practice can go a long way. I find this a more effective solution to enjoy leisure time for young children. Further, math enthusiasts and introverted kids can add Sudoku to their book shelves. In addition, any child yearning to improve on mathematics can start by enjoying playing around with numbers in games like Sudoku.

I liked how the author included hints. This way, kids know what number can or cannot be included in a box, row, or column. The writing was conspicuous enough to avoid straining. The pages were colorful, making the game undemanding and electrifying!

I found no grammatical errors. Therefore, the book is well edited. Another section of the work includes unsolved Sudoku puzzles, and solutions are given. I had nothing to dislike. Hence, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the work to children who enjoy mental games like Sudoku.

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I don't think I will enjoy this book, the game the book speaks about is one which I find no interest in but I admire your descriptive review.
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Post by David Chijindu »

Games are very important because the help in building our remembrance skill. I love how the author discussed the sukodo game. The games in the book were interesting. Nice review from you
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Post by Natalie Sheph »

I don't like sudoku, but I think such intellectual games are necessary. Thank you for your nice review.
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I think this is a great way to introduce children to Sudoku, which such a great puzzle for exercising the brain. It might even be useful to put in front of a few adults.
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Sudoku remains to be a challenge for adults, let alone kids. This is a great review.
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Post by Katherine Powell-Polkey »

This is great! My son loves numbers and is above grade level in math, so I've been looking for something to challenge him and that will keep him interested.
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