This riddle is perfect for some family fun over the Christmas holidays!
It came about while we were all enjoying our Vintage Homemade Popcorn Cones in my Dad’s garden, my friend’s eldest boy (9) suddenly piped up with this….
‘There is Harry Potter
…but no J.K.Rowling.
There is no magic,
no wands, no wizards
and no witches…
…but there are spells…’
What?? I was hooked…
Then his brother (7) piped up with…
‘There are no fields and no land,
There are seeds but no plants or flowers.’
…and so they went back and forth and then my friend piped in too. Suddenly we were in the world of a big riddle and total randomness…
There are no words but there are spellings,
There are books but no shelves,
There is no air yet there are balloons,
There are shop keepers but no shops,
There is no music but there is jazz,
There is darkness but no night.
You can offer but you can’t take,
There are doors but no handles,
There is no water but there are wells,
You can seek but you will not find.
Answer: you need double letters in the word. Sneaky. Clever. Obvious!
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Emily x
who won? 🙂
You got the solution first :). No prizes though. Had you heard it before?
Ooh I’ve got it, I think.
There are hammers but no nails
There are apples but no grapes
Yes! Well done Helen :).
Took me a while but I got it 🙂
There are Glasses but No Sight
YES!! You have got it – well done :). We need a few more entries!
Gosh, your children are so clever coming up with that riddle. I really don’t have a clue. It is a very clever riddle. Thanks for linking up to #SundaysStars. Hugs Mrs H xxxx
It was my friend’s kids who started it BUT I think they may have got it from their Mum, who may have got it from someone else….! It’s a brilliant one…everyone seems defeated.
To early for my brain to work! I love a good riddle but really have no idea about this one!
It’s a good one and you’ll kick yourself….!
I have absolutely no idea but MUST FIND OUT NOW!! #sundaysstars
Have a stab ;). Ask any questions you like / have a go at another line…
Great post idea, but I must admit I have no clue to the answer! #bigfatlinky
Debbie
http://www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com
When you know it you’ll kick yourself! It’s a great one for family gatherings…. 🙂
To be honest, my mind is not working… I have no clue, lol Sorry! But wonderful post… it really got me thinking now! #SundaysStars
Pull it up when you have a family gathering and need something you can all work at 🙂