The Riddle in the Tale
Title | The Riddle in the Tale PDF eBook |
Author | Taffy Thomas MBE |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 2017-11-28 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750986379 |
We have been fascinated by riddles for as long as we have had language – think of the legend of the sphinx in Greek mythology. This wonderful book includes both magical riddle tales and simple challenges, with clues and answers hidden in intricate illustrations. Discover how the farmer saved his daughter by solving the fairies' riddles or how the old hen-wife helped the two brothers solve the mystery of their father's will. Have a read – you'll be hooked.
The Hundred Riddles of the Fairy Bellaria
Title | The Hundred Riddles of the Fairy Bellaria PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Godfrey Leland |
Publisher | |
Pages | 178 |
Release | 1892 |
Genre | Riddles |
ISBN |
Spot the Plot
Title | Spot the Plot PDF eBook |
Author | J. Patrick Lewis |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 37 |
Release | 2009-08-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0811846687 |
Thirteen poems pose riddles that challenge readers to "Name That Book." With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger's illustrations lead young readers to the solutions.
Riddling Tales from Around the World
Title | Riddling Tales from Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Marjorie Dundas |
Publisher | Univ. Press of Mississippi |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9781578063727 |
Seventy- nine tales that show how riddles pervade storytelling worldwide
The Riddle of the Gnome
Title | The Riddle of the Gnome PDF eBook |
Author | P. W. Catanese |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2007-03-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1416912525 |
Twelve-year-old Tom, isolated on an island because of a curse that brings bad luck to anyone who comes near him.
Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx
Title | Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx PDF eBook |
Author | Joe Todd-Stanton |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020-03-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1912497492 |
Kids will love this exciting excavation of ancient Egyptian myths as they follow along with the clever Marcy on a quest to save her dad from the belly of the sphinx! Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?
The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
Title | The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Jacob Grimm |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018-01-06 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 9789387779693 |
Once upon a time in a fairy tale world, There were magical mirrors and golden slippers;Castles and fields and mountains of glass,Houses of bread and windows of sugar.Frogs transformed into handsome Princes,And big bad wolves into innocent grandmothers.There were evil queens and wicked stepmothers;Sweethearts, true brides, and secret lovers. In the same fairy world, A poor boy has found a golden key and an iron chest, and " We must wait until he has quite unlocked it and opened the lid . . ." A classic collection of timeless folk tales by Grimm Brothers, Grimm' s Fairy Tales are not only enchanting, mysterious, and amusing, but also frightening and intriguing. Delighting children and adults alike, these tales have undergone several adaptations over the decades. This edition with black-and-white illustrations is a translation by Margaret Hunt.