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Summary: This book was very enchanting and mystical
Review: I bought "Masquerade" almost twenty years ago. I didn't know until now, that the jewel was found. I truly enjoyed reading, feeling and touching this book. I still hold my copy dear to me. If anyone can find the original book, they should try and solve it. What a gifted artist Mr. Kit Williams is. The pictures are so unique, I have never seen any other art work like it.
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Summary: Masquerade
Review: I first learned of this by reading a book with information on treasure hunts. It told the answers, and I thought, "How hard could this be?" As soon as I could, I checked Masquerade out from the library. I read it, tried to put the answers with the pages, and it was hard! I would definitely recommend this book.
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Summary: For the Treasure Hunter in us all.
Review: I received the original hardback book as a gift when it first came out and spent hours and hours picking out all the clues that were hidden in the text, boarders and luscious illustrations. I wanted that beautiful, detailed hare pendant with it's terra cotta case so bad. I never figured that living in America I would actually be able to find it. I came a lot closer with just a guess about the clue that's on the second page than I ever thought I would.One of my favorites.
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Summary: This book teleports me instantly to my youth!
Review: I too was first introduced to Kit Williams in my grade school 'gifted' class. Not only did Masquerade feed my imagination, but created warm memories of my family laughing and working together to solve the mystery. Every child-- every person-- should have a book like this in their hearts...
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Summary: This book teleports me instantly to my youth!
Review: I too was first introduced to Kit Williams in my grade school 'gifted' class. Not only did Masquerade feed my imagination, but created warm memories of my family laughing and working together to solve the mystery. Every child-- every person-- should have a book like this in their hearts...
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Summary: It's too bad only this small book is available.
Review: In 1979, British artist Kit Williams published a children's book with a great hook--if you solve the puzzle inside, you could find a buried treasure. The book sold in droves on both sides of the Atlantic, and treasure hunters flocked to England. Eventually, someone discovered the treasure without solving the main puzzle. Williams later published this version, which reproduces the original book, but also explains the answer to the main puzzle. But without a treasure to find, interest in the original book declined and it is now out of print. Which is too bad, because Williams' lush paintings deserve to be seen in a large hardcover version, not the tiny paperback available now. Not only are the illustrations beautiful to look at, but they are filled with details that invite the eye to search for clues. The text is also filled with riddles that are fun to solve too. This is a book you'll want to read again and again, even if you can't solve the main riddle. One last point--the recent book "The Merlin Mystery" tries to duplicate Masquerade's feat, but the illustrator is no Kit Williams. If you want to read other puzzle books like "Masquerade", I recommend "The Egyptian Jukebox" by Nick Bartcock and "The Eleventh Hour" by Graeme Base. Neither of these books, I should warn, hide any treasure however.
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Summary: Masquerade
Review: masquerade caused a frenzy when first published in england. kit williams book was the first ever 'real' treasure hunt, with a 'real' prize buried somewhere in england. masquerade is no longer available, which is a shame, but, this little book not only covers the orignal story, but explains the answers to the puzzle of masquerade. this is a wonderful book for all ages to love and enjoy. buy it!!
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