A Book of Charades

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ISBN: 9781025308517

Carolyn Wells

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Puzzles & quizzes; Jokes & riddles

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""A Book of Charades"" is a delightful collection of rhyming word puzzles designed to challenge the intellect and entertain the imagination. Written by the prolific Carolyn Wells, known for her sharp wit and mastery of light verse, this volume offers a series of clever riddles where the answer to each ""charade"" is a word or phrase broken down into its constituent syllables.

Each puzzle is presented in a poetic format, inviting readers to decipher the hidden meanings through linguistic clues and rhythmic hints. These charades represent a classic form of parlor entertainment that bridges the gap between poetry and logic. From simple puns to complex wordplay, the collection showcases the author's ingenuity and her ability to transform simple vocabulary into engaging mental exercises.

Ideal for enthusiasts of vintage games, wordplay, and literary puzzles, ""A Book of Charades"" serves as both a fascinating look at early 20th-century social pastimes and a timeless treasury of linguistic fun. Whether used for solo reflection or as a lively group activity, these verses remain as charming and stimulating today as they were when they were first composed.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: Carolyn Wells
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781025308517
ISBN 10: 1025308514
Pages: 132
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active