What a cool book. I love the way the illustrations show different perspectives through optical illusions. The text is a bit dense but interesting and will engage older elementary readers. The color scheme is really cool and a bit retro.

Thank you for the ARC. I will purchase for my library.

Learn about this history of the magic cub, commonly referred to as the Rubik cube, by following the story of a small group of friends who are trying to solve it. It feels like everyone has someone in their life who might know how to solve one of these cubes and unpacking the puzzle can feel overwhelmingly complicated. This book sets out exactly how it works and the components and possible moves to solving a cube. We watch as the friends navigate attempts, asking a parent who is equally puzzled, then their mother who knows how to solve it and teaches the children. Readers will learn more about magic cubes and strategies to begin solving them. This is perfect for those readers who are curious and interested in these puzzles.

This was very interesting. An older kids book, especially for someone interested in learning about the Rubik’s cube. Thought it was depicted so similarly to my own experience first learning about those, but also jam packed full of information I have never heard.

I received an advance review copy for free from the publisher via Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A colorfully illustrated book that explains why it can be so complicated to solve a Rubik’s Magic Cube. Fun facts are interwoven in the story, following young children who are new to the Magic Cube. Tips for solving and sources are included at the end.