Knutz and Boltz and the Sorcerer of Science 1
The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz.
Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange figure has taken over her feed. He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he's taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos!
Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.
Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster's Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant.
Publishing in 2025:
9781780559414 Knutz and Boltz and the Cosmic Code: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure
Review: Strong link to STEAM subjects, both in the events of the underlying story and in the activities and puzzles it generates... clear consideration of ways to appeal to a wider audience of young readers: longer sections of text which seek to narrate the story, interspersed with comic strip sections which are likely to have appeal to the growing fans of graphic novels * Books for Keeps *
This delightful book is a mix of comic-style pictures and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) puzzles...this interactive form of storytelling and activities is a brilliant way to engage children. It introduces them to the main topics of STEAM and gives examples for them to work through, which are challenging but manageable. -- Nicola Bowie * School Librarian Journal *