Benjamin Brewis
1 Book
Benjamin Brewis
2020
A real-world mystery in the famous Masquerade format
Benjamin Brewis
From the official books website:
"Three years in the making, the aim of this project is to reconnect people with a sense of discovery and the beauty of the natural world on their doorstep. The added bonus is the prospect of finding the keys to real treasure by using online exploration, puzzle solving skills and a little imagination."
"The poetic story will take you away to a world of myth, ancient legend and history in a real-world setting. The Banburyshire countryside includes places that helped inspire Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials – a magical place rich with historic stories. On the way to the gold you’ll learn more about this ancient British/Roman area between Banbury, Oxford, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds."
"The answers can be found using the clues in the book combined with online research and maps. Once we are safely out of lockdown, it will be the perfect excuse to get outdoors and learn about history, people and places at the same time – and although travelling isn’t necessary to claim the prize, it could help in your quest once it is safe to do so. The treasure will wait patiently."
Books in this series
The Hidden Sun
2020
Immerse yourself in the mystery of The Hidden Sun and uncover REAL gold, silver and gems! This richly illustrated, 64 page treasure hunt game book, takes you on a real-world adventure across the rolling hills and otherwordly, historic vistas of central England. Find the answers within the poems and imagery and the gold is yours to keep. A great brain-teasing adventure for families, individuals or groups. Your journey will involve decoding cryptic verse and solving the puzzles within the atmospheric and enigmatic illustrations – each one also containing 'search and find' hidden creatures for children to discover.'When the stars of the heavens jealously conspire to steal away the light-giving powers of the sun 'Sol', his sister 'Luna' urges the dwellers of the ancient land to go out and hunt for 24 objects scattered around an area in mystical England; the clues to which are found throughout the book. Only then will YOU be able to locate the hidden treasure, restore the light to the land and claim the gold, silver, precious gems and hand-crafted artworks for yourself.' The hunt will take you away to the historical world of Banburyshire – an area which is home to many myths & legends, a stone circle, a world famous nursery rhyme and the ancestral homes of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. It also borders the artistic landscapes of William Shakespeare, Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials', Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit'.