A reader finds an unexpected note in a book.

The idea

Follow the reader’s guess and the explanation that changes it.

Read the text

A reader bought a second-hand book. A note was hidden between its pages. It said, “Meet me by the old tree.”

The reader wondered if it was a secret invitation. At the bookshop, the former owner explained the note. It was a clue from a childhood treasure hunt.

Examples

  • A reader bought a second-hand book.
  • A note was hidden between its pages.
  • It said, “Meet me by the old tree.”
  • The reader wondered if it was a secret invitation.
  • At the bookshop, the former owner explained the note.
  • It was a clue from a childhood treasure hunt.

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Watch out

The invitation is only a guess; the note was a clue in a game.

Try it yourself

  1. Where was the note hidden?

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    between its pages / between the pages

    between its pages / between the pages: The note was tucked inside the book.

  2. Where did the note suggest meeting?

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    the old tree / old tree

    the old tree / old tree: The note names a particular meeting place.

  3. What game was the clue from?

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    a treasure hunt / treasure hunt

    a treasure hunt / treasure hunt: The owner remembers a game from childhood.

Use it today

Explain how the former owner solves the mystery.