A Riddle For A King

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Philo, yearning for adventure, stumbles upon a hidden door in his aunt and uncle's grandfather clock, leading him into a bewildering world filled with riddles and paradoxes. Stranded after the doorway back is destroyed, he embarks on a quest to find the elusive King, whose flying castle never lands. Along the way, Philo encounters peculiar creatures like the deadly drop-bears and the Midnight Witch, who turns children into teapots. With new friends by his side, he navigates this topsy-turvy realm, solving puzzles to find his way home.

About the author

Mark Forsyth is a British writer who loves exploring the wonderful world of words and language. He is best known for his popular book 'The Etymologicon', which shares fun stories about where words come from. Mark enjoys making language exciting and interesting for readers of all ages.