A Riddle for a King (Times Children’s Book of the Week, from the bestselling author of the Etymologicon)

(Author) Mark Forsyth
Format: Paperback
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Philo longs for freedom and adventure and he most certainly gets it when he lands in the strangest of lands: a place where nothing makes sense, a place packed with riddles and paradoxes. Will Philo ever make it home? Will he make sense of the conundrums that litter his path? An addictive, delightfully bamboozling sure to thrill and intrigue puzzle-loving readers.

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Publisher:
David Fickling Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781788453165
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Sept. 12, 2024

Mark Forsyth

Mark Forsyth is a British author known for his book "The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language." His witty and engaging writing style explores the origins of words and their evolution over time, making etymology accessible and entertaining to a wide audience.

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