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What Goes Up White and Comes Down Yellow?

The funny, fiendish and fun-filled book of riddles!
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What Goes Up White and Comes Down Yellow? by Gyles Brandreth is a delightful children's book filled with humour and engaging riddles. The story invites readers into a whimsical world where a series of clever puzzles and intriguing characters drive the adventure. Young readers will be entertained by the playful exploration of language and the joy of solving mysteries.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you love a good laugh and enjoy riddles and wordplay. Packed with clever jokes and quirky brain teasers, it's perfect for children who relish puzzles and humorous tales. Gyles Brandreth's playful style will engage young readers and tickle their funny bones.

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What Goes Up White and Comes Down Yellow?

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A brand-new book of amazing, mind-boggling riddles, from the hilarious and much-loved Gyles Brandreth When first I appear I seem mysterious, But when I am explained I am nothing serious. What am I? A RIDDLE! Was that too easy? How about- what goes ninety-nine BONK (a centipede with a wooden leg)? Or which famous book was written by Charles Chickens (Great EGGspectations, of course!)? In this book you'll find a whole host of amazing riddles. Some will get you head scratching, some will make you laugh, and all are a lot of fun. Plus find out some brilliant riddling facts, and top tips on how to solve the trickiest brain-teasers. Written by Master of Funny and Collector of Riddles Gyles Brandreth, this is the ultimate, riotous Book of Riddles!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241544495

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 185g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Gyles Brandreth is a writer, broadcaster and former MP and Government Whip. His many books include the bestselling poetry anthology, Dancing by the Light of the Moon, and the international bestseller about spelling and punctuation, Have You Eaten Grandma? With Susie Dent, the lexicographer from Countdown, he co-hosts the award-winning podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple. Gyles presents Great Canal Journeys on Channel 4 with Dame Sheila Hancock and regularly appears on Celebrity Gogglebox with Dame Maureen Lipman.

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