Riddles, Riddles, Riddles: Enigmas and Anagrams, Puns and Puzzles, Quizzes and Conundrums!

by Joseph Leeming

Join in the pun! Hundreds of riddles, charades, puzzles, and word games — accompanied by charming illustrations — promise to keep readers of all ages chuckling for hours. Test your wits with a small sample of the many jests in What makes the Tower of Pisa lean? It never eats. What is the most difficult train to catch? The 12:50, because it’s 10 to 1 if you catch it. What is the richest country in the world? Ireland, because its capital is always Dublin. Why does lightning shock people? Because it doesn't know how to conduct itself. What part of London is in France? The letter N. When a lady faints, what number will restore her? You must bring her 2.

Paperback

First published December 1, 1953

Reviews

[Greg Kerestan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute and corny; this one is worth visiting just for the quirky midcentury clip-art-style illustrations.

[Randy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am reading this book now at work. Some of the riddles are beond me. Some you would have to know history of contry to understand them. Ok read.