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intelligence and cleverness

Books about intelligence and cleverness for readers of all ages.

Cover of A spy in the house (The Agency #1)

A spy in the house (The Agency #1)

Y. S. Lee

Ages 11–16mystery and intrigueindependence

Cover of No Rules

No Rules

R. A. Spratt

Ages 9–13mystery and detectionfriendship

Cover of The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma (The mysterious Benedict Society #3)

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma (The mysterious Benedict Society #3)

Trenton Lee Stewart

Ages 9–14friendshipintelligence and cleverness