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Paperback. Etat : Fair. In this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. Author George Shannon gathers eighteen brief folklore riddles from across the globe, inviting young thinkers to test their wits against clever swindlers, wily farmers, and nimble performers. The collection follows a ropedancer in Germany who wagers on tossed shoes. Each puzzle balances exact phrasing against sneaky intentions, asking readers to weigh every spoken detail before turning the page to inspect the solution. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth. Brain Teasers: A donkey tied to an eight-foot rope easily reaches a wagon of sweet carrots thirty yards away, daring readers to spot the missing condition. Multicultural Folktales: Nigerian partners evading a herbal truth potion -- each story draws on world traditions. Problem Solving: When a rabbi orders two repentant students to place chickpeas inside their shoes, one hobbles in agony while the other walks away with an easy stride. Logic Puzzles: Grand Canyon tour guide bets five dollars that he carries more cash in his pocket than a wealthy traveler, challenging listeners to parse his exact wording. Also by This Author: Tomorrow's Alphabet, Stories to Solve and More Stories to Solve. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Good. In this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. Author George Shannon gathers eighteen brief folklore riddles from across the globe, inviting young thinkers to test their wits against clever swindlers, wily farmers, and nimble performers. The collection follows a ropedancer in Germany who wagers on tossed shoes. Each puzzle balances exact phrasing against sneaky intentions, asking readers to weigh every spoken detail before turning the page to inspect the solution. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth. Brain Teasers: A donkey tied to an eight-foot rope easily reaches a wagon of sweet carrots thirty yards away, daring readers to spot the missing condition. Multicultural Folktales: Nigerian partners evading a herbal truth potion -- each story draws on world traditions. Problem Solving: When a rabbi orders two repentant students to place chickpeas inside their shoes, one hobbles in agony while the other walks away with an easy stride. Logic Puzzles: Grand Canyon tour guide bets five dollars that he carries more cash in his pocket than a wealthy traveler, challenging listeners to parse his exact wording. Also by This Author: Tomorrow's Alphabet, Stories to Solve and More Stories to Solve. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : Very Good. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Rooney, David; O'Brien, Eoin (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. 1st Edition, paperback reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardback. Etat : Good. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Etat : good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. John O' Brien (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Fair. In this disarmingly witty look at the disrepair of the divine, George Dennis O'Brien offers a guide for finding the sacred in the everyday. Christopher Lasch called the book, first published over twenty years ago, an astute analysis of our spiritual malaise. God and the New Haven Railway, with a new preface by the author, speaks to us still with humor and hope because neither God nor the railroad seems to be running much better today.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. In this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. Author George Shannon gathers eighteen brief folklore riddles from across the globe, inviting young thinkers to test their wits against clever swindlers, wily farmers, and nimble performers. The collection follows a ropedancer in Germany who wagers on tossed shoes. Each puzzle balances exact phrasing against sneaky intentions, asking readers to weigh every spoken detail before turning the page to inspect the solution. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth. Brain Teasers: A donkey tied to an eight-foot rope easily reaches a wagon of sweet carrots thirty yards away, daring readers to spot the missing condition. Multicultural Folktales: Nigerian partners evading a herbal truth potion -- each story draws on world traditions. Problem Solving: When a rabbi orders two repentant students to place chickpeas inside their shoes, one hobbles in agony while the other walks away with an easy stride. Logic Puzzles: Grand Canyon tour guide bets five dollars that he carries more cash in his pocket than a wealthy traveler, challenging listeners to parse his exact wording. Also by This Author: Tomorrow's Alphabet, Stories to Solve and More Stories to Solve. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. In this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. Author George Shannon gathers eighteen brief folklore riddles from across the globe, inviting young thinkers to test their wits against clever swindlers, wily farmers, and nimble performers. The collection follows a ropedancer in Germany who wagers on tossed shoes. Each puzzle balances exact phrasing against sneaky intentions, asking readers to weigh every spoken detail before turning the page to inspect the solution. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth. Brain Teasers: A donkey tied to an eight-foot rope easily reaches a wagon of sweet carrots thirty yards away, daring readers to spot the missing condition. Multicultural Folktales: Nigerian partners evading a herbal truth potion -- each story draws on world traditions. Problem Solving: When a rabbi orders two repentant students to place chickpeas inside their shoes, one hobbles in agony while the other walks away with an easy stride. Logic Puzzles: Grand Canyon tour guide bets five dollars that he carries more cash in his pocket than a wealthy traveler, challenging listeners to parse his exact wording. Also by This Author: Tomorrow's Alphabet, Stories to Solve and More Stories to Solve. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : As New. Paperback. Covers show very minor shelving wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day. Rooney, David; O'Brien, Eoin (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).