Tim Collins’ Knutz and Boltz and the Cosmic Code — part of the STEAM Puzzle Adventure series that employs the forward-thinking STEAM approach of using science, technology, engineering, the arts and maths as a means of fostering critical thinking — is itself a brilliant blend of wacky space adventure, graphic novel and brain-boggling puzzles and challenges.
Featuring STEAM whizz-kid Knutz and his canine inventor companion, Boltz, this sees the daring duo blast off to a TOP SECRET space station on a mission to save the world from being blasted by a gigantic asteroid.
Throughout the high-octane, high-stakes race against time, readers become centred in Knutz and Boltz’s mission as they’re invited to solve puzzles that might just halt the imminent catastrophe. Add to that a rival team set on sabotaging their mission, and Louise Forshaw’s characterful illustrations, and Knutz and Boltz and the Cosmic Code amounts to a perfect package of entertainment and education (by stealth!).
Knutz and Boltz and the Cosmic Code: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure Synopsis
The second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz.
Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts - a girl and her cat sidekick - sabotaging their every move, Knutz and Boltz will need to use all their STEAM skills to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth.
Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling 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.
Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near Oxford. He is the author of over thirty books including Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin, Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and he has won awards in the UK and Germany, including the Manchester Fiction C ity award and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award. Tim worked in advertising before turning his talents to writing, where he specializes in humorous historical fiction for children.
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