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'''''Quiz Kids''''' (sometimes ''''' Puzzler Quiz Kids''''') is a children's puzzle magazine. Launched in 1987, it is the longest-running magazine of this genre.<ref name="Puzzler Media">[http://www.puzzler.com/magazines/PuzzlerQuizKids.htm "Puzzler Quiz Kids"]. [[Puzzler Media]].</ref><ref name=Newsstand/> Based in the UK, each issue comprises [[crossword]]s, [[dot-to-dot]]s, [[spot the difference]]s, [[word search]]es, and various other challenges created for children aged 7–12.<ref name="Puzzler Media"/> The puzzles are created specially for the magazine, in line with the guidelines of the UK's [[National Curriculum (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)|National Curriculum]].<ref name="Puzzler Media NZL"/> {{As of|2015}} ''Quiz Kids'' is published bi-monthly, but it has previously been published both quarterly and monthly.<ref name=Newsstand>[http://www.newsstand.co.uk/206-Childrens-Puzzle-Magazines/4963-Subscribe-to-QUIZ-KIDS-Magazine-Subscription.aspx "Quiz Kids Magazine"]. Newsstand.</ref> It is also published in New Zealand.<ref name="Puzzler Media NZL">[http://www.puzzler.com/magazines/PuzzlerQuizkids_NZL.htm "Puzzler Quiz Kids: New Zealand"]. [[Puzzler Media]].</ref>
'''''Quiz Kids''''' (sometimes ''''' Puzzler Quiz Kids''''') is a defunct children's puzzle magazine owned by Puzzler Media. Publishing from 1987 to 2023, it is the longest-running magazine of its genre.<ref name="Puzzler Media">[http://www.puzzler.com/magazines/children/puzzler-quiz-kids "Puzzler Quiz Kids"]. [[Puzzler Media]].</ref><ref name=Newsstand/> Based in the [[Bromley|Bromley, UK]], each issue consisted of 100 challenges including [[crossword]]s, [[dot-to-dot]]s, [[spot the difference]]s, [[word search]]es, [[joke]]s and various other tasks created for children aged 7–12.<ref name="Puzzler Media"/> The magazine also came with a free [[pen]] or a [[pencil]] attached to the front cover.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Puzzler Quiz Kids Magazine {{!}} Magazine Heaven |url=https://www.magazineheaven.com/catalog/product/view/id/15063/s/puzzler-quiz-kids/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=www.magazineheaven.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> The puzzles were created specially for the magazine, in line with the guidelines of the UK's [[National Curriculum (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)|National Curriculum]].<ref name="Puzzler Media NZL"/> {{As of|2015}} ''Quiz Kids'' is published every 2nd Month.<ref name=Newsstand>[http://www.newsstand.co.uk/206-Childrens-Puzzle-Magazines/4963-Subscribe-to-QUIZ-KIDS-Magazine-Subscription.aspx "Quiz Kids Magazine"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140803015848/http://www.newsstand.co.uk/206-Childrens-Puzzle-Magazines/4963-Subscribe-to-QUIZ-KIDS-Magazine-Subscription.aspx |date=3 August 2014 }}. Newsstand.</ref> It was also published in New Zealand.<ref name="Puzzler Media NZL">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140209044747/http://www.puzzler.com/magazines/PuzzlerQuizkids_NZL.htm "Puzzler Quiz Kids: New Zealand"]. [[Puzzler Media]].</ref>

In March 2023, Puzzler rebranded the magazine to Puzzler Kids' Collection in attempts to create a magazine that is "far more attractive to the younger generation".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-20 |title=Puzzler launches new kids magazine |url=https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/puzzler-launches-new-kids-magazine-21761 |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=www.inpublishing.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>


==Characters==
==Characters==
[[File:Quiz Kids characters.jpg|left|300px|thumb|The five principal characters as they appeared in 1994. Left to right: Streetwise, Bee, Paws, Simon, Mutt.]]
[[File:Quiz Kids characters.jpg|left|300px|thumb|The five principal characters as they appeared in 1994. Left to right: Streetwise, Bee, Paws, Simon, Mutt.]]
The plots in ''Quiz Kids'' centre around the adventures of five main characters: Bee (a girl), Simon (a boy), Mutt (a dog), Paws (a cat) and Streetwise (a mouse). Each issue, the Quizkids embark on a new adventure, and must use their puzzle-solving skills to achieve their goals.
The plots in ''Quiz Kids'' centre around the adventures of five main characters: Bee (a girl), Simon (a boy), Mutt (a dog), Paws (a cat) and Streetwise (a mouse). In each issue, the Quizkids team embark on a new adventure, and must use their puzzle-solving skills to achieve their goals.


Secondary characters who occasionally feature in the magazine to help the Quizkids include Tom Boffin (Bee and Simon's uncle), and Spider and Dewie (a junior reporter and junior photographer respectively, who work for the newspaper ''Scoop!'').
Secondary characters who occasionally feature in the magazine to help the Quizkids include Tom Boffin (Bee and Simon's uncle), and Spider and Dewie (a junior reporter and junior photographer respectively, who work for the newspaper ''Scoop!'').


==Book==
==Book==
A companion book, ''The Puzzler Quiz Kids Adventures'' was released by [[Carlton Books]] in May 2006.<ref>''[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=lVZ6AQAACAAJ The Puzzler Quiz Kids Adventures]. [[Google Books]].</ref> The book comprised five Quiz Kids stories: "Jungle Adventure", "Quiz Kids and the Black Shark", "Animal Farm Adventure", "Quiz Kids Adventure Camp" and "Quiz Kids Funfair Adventure".<ref>{{ASIN|1844424189|title=The "Puzzler" Quiz Kids Adventures|date=2 May 2006|country=uk}}</ref>
A companion book, ''The Puzzler Quiz Kids Adventures'' was released by [[Carlton Books]] in May 2006.<ref>''[https://books.google.com/books?id=lVZ6AQAACAAJ The Puzzler Quiz Kids Adventures]'' {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514160807/https://books.google.com/books?id=lVZ6AQAACAAJ |date=14 May 2018 }}. [[Google Books]].</ref> The book comprised five Quiz Kids stories: "Jungle Adventure", "Quiz Kids and the Black Shark", "Animal Farm Adventure", "Quiz Kids Adventure Camp" and "Quiz Kids Funfair Adventure".<ref>{{ASIN|1844424189|title=The "Puzzler" Quiz Kids Adventures|date=2 May 2006|country=uk}}</ref>


==References==
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[[Category:Bi-monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Magazines established in 1987]]
[[Category:Magazines established in 1987]]
[[Category:Puzzle magazines]]
[[Category:Puzzle magazines]]
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[[Category:Quarterly magazines published in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom]]
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 9 January 2024

Quiz Kids
Cover of the 100th issue of Quiz Kids
CategoriesChildren's, puzzle
Frequency2 Months
Founded1987
First issue1987 (1987)
Final issue2023 (2023)
CompanyPuzzler Media
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inBromley
LanguageEnglish
OCLC60741424

Quiz Kids (sometimes Puzzler Quiz Kids) is a defunct children's puzzle magazine owned by Puzzler Media. Publishing from 1987 to 2023, it is the longest-running magazine of its genre.[1][2] Based in the Bromley, UK, each issue consisted of 100 challenges including crosswords, dot-to-dots, spot the differences, word searches, jokes and various other tasks created for children aged 7–12.[1] The magazine also came with a free pen or a pencil attached to the front cover.[3] The puzzles were created specially for the magazine, in line with the guidelines of the UK's National Curriculum.[4] As of 2015 Quiz Kids is published every 2nd Month.[2] It was also published in New Zealand.[4]

In March 2023, Puzzler rebranded the magazine to Puzzler Kids' Collection in attempts to create a magazine that is "far more attractive to the younger generation".[5]

Characters

[edit]
The five principal characters as they appeared in 1994. Left to right: Streetwise, Bee, Paws, Simon, Mutt.

The plots in Quiz Kids centre around the adventures of five main characters: Bee (a girl), Simon (a boy), Mutt (a dog), Paws (a cat) and Streetwise (a mouse). In each issue, the Quizkids team embark on a new adventure, and must use their puzzle-solving skills to achieve their goals.

Secondary characters who occasionally feature in the magazine to help the Quizkids include Tom Boffin (Bee and Simon's uncle), and Spider and Dewie (a junior reporter and junior photographer respectively, who work for the newspaper Scoop!).

Book

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A companion book, The Puzzler Quiz Kids Adventures was released by Carlton Books in May 2006.[6] The book comprised five Quiz Kids stories: "Jungle Adventure", "Quiz Kids and the Black Shark", "Animal Farm Adventure", "Quiz Kids Adventure Camp" and "Quiz Kids Funfair Adventure".[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Puzzler Quiz Kids". Puzzler Media.
  2. ^ a b "Quiz Kids Magazine" Archived 3 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Newsstand.
  3. ^ "Puzzler Quiz Kids Magazine | Magazine Heaven". www.magazineheaven.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Puzzler Quiz Kids: New Zealand". Puzzler Media.
  5. ^ "Puzzler launches new kids magazine". www.inpublishing.co.uk. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  6. ^ The Puzzler Quiz Kids Adventures Archived 14 May 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Google Books.
  7. ^ ASIN 1844424189, The "Puzzler" Quiz Kids Adventures (2 May 2006)


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