The Riddle by Walter de la Mare is a haunting and mysterious tale about seven children sent to live with their elderly grandmother in a grand, old house. The house is full of charm, but the grandmother gives them one stern warning: they must never play near the ancient oak chest in the spare bedroom. What lies within the locked chest, and why do the children feel an irresistible pull to uncover its mystery? A mystery that may lead them to the unknown...
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Walter de la Mare (1873–1956) was an English poet and author of novels and short stories. Although he is best remembered for his works for children, he is also known for his lyrical, fantastic poetry and his supernatural tales of psychological horror. His Collected Stories for Children won the 1947 Carnegie Medal, and he was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in fiction for his 1921 novel Memoirs of a Midget.