The Mystery of Journeys Crowne- An Adventure Drawing Game
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In a Mystery,there’s always Adventure!
TheMystery of Journeys Crowne is finally revealed in new Book.
Children’s Book Author andIllustrator, K. Michael Crawford brings to you one of Bazel Lark’s greatestunsolved mysteries in a book called “The Mystery of Journeys Crowne”- AnAdventure Drawing Game.
Mr.Lark, an Archaeologist and Explorer, discovered the one Golden Key that wouldlead him through a series of clues in order to finally answer the mysterybehind Journeys Crowne. Although, it is sad to report, Bazel was never able tosolve this mystery.
Infollowing in Mr. Lark’s footsteps, the reader must answer clues on each page inorder to draw the missing elements on the page. Once the reader has completedall the pages, the mystery behind Journeys Crowne will be revealed.
BazelLark was the world’s foremost expert on hidden treasures and finds. He had wona number of awards for his work and was a proud member of Society ofInternational Archaeology and Antiquities. His work touched millions and eachyear he created a whole new generation of Archaeologists through his teachingat Mystic Shores Community College. He was once quoted in saying, “Man alwaystries to bury the past and I dig it up.”
Hismost notable find to date was the remains of Jimmy Hoffa discovered in the Tombof Sir Isaac Newton, which Mr. Hoffa’s remains are now on loan to the ChicagoMafia Museum. Many of his other great discoveries, The Treasure of Tabuyo andHeaddress of Cleopatra’s hand servant are housed at the Bazel Lark Museum inMystic Shores.
Onthe other hand, K. Michael Crawford still remains a mystery.
TheMystery of Journeys Crowne- An Adventure Drawing Game.
48 pages, Full Color Book- 8 years old and up
© 2008 K. Michael Crawford All rights Reserved.
Book Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8z_3zG92IgPraise and Reviews
Title: The Mystery of Journeys Crowne: An Adventure Drawing Game Rating: 4 heartsThis highly unusual picture book promises an adventure, and it delivers.
Although the author claims it is for eight years and up, I would weigh that
toward the up side. The book is a story about how to find a worthy prize;
however, it requires the reader to draw many pictures along the way. It is also filled chock full of hints in codes. Did I say codes? The way is absolutely inundated with them. Some are easy partial substitution codes but many others are much more complex. Some have hints or solving instructions and many do not. In fact, some are not readily recognized for what they are. This book is not only fun, it is designed to stretch the reader’s mind further than a rubber band.
This reviewer takes pride in working both the daily crossword and the
cryptogram in the newspaper and at online puzzle sites. I can affirm that these codes are tough. If you buy this book for a child, don’t be surprised if that young person cries for assistance. Don’t be surprised if you have a difficult time providing it. Many of these puzzles and clues require a wide range of cultural knowledge. Take nursery rhymes for example: at what time did the mouse run up the clock? Or, did he run down then? Try reading a sentence that, like the Hebrew language, has no vowels, which must be determined by the context of the sentence.
All that being said about its challenges, it would be a very worthwhile endeavor to work through the pages with a child and use each hard place as a learning moment. The exhilaration of solving a difficult step along the way and drawing pictures in the space provided (or on a plain sheet of paper) that cause the reader’s visual senses to develop is well worth it. We rated this exciting keep-them-quiet-for-the-summer vehicle a high four hearts.
-Bob Spear
Heartland Reviews
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Add On in Niche Magazine
If childen are constant fixtures in your gallery, consider stocking The Mystery of Journeys Crowne, an adventure drawing game by author and illustrator, K. Michael Crawford. The book’s main character, archeologist and explorer Mr. Lark, wasn’t able to solve the mystery of the Journeys Crowne with the golden key he discovered. Readers answer clues and draw the missing elements on the pages of the full-color book, unraveling a series of riddles and challenges to solve the mystery.
-Clair Patterson
Niche Magazine
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Artist K. Michael Crawford, a successful children's book and children's product illustrator creates whimsical and quirky paintings that lend a sense of waggish to all Michael illustrates. Michael's choice of bright colors create a playfulness about the work in which children love. Michael Crawford has a new book out called The Mystery of Journeys Crowne in which the reader must figure out clues in order to know what to draw on each page. Quite an Adventure to take to discover the Mystery behind Journeys Cowne.
-Folioplanet.com
Every page made me want to turn to the next page!, October 8, 2009
I was thrilled to see the rule of "no weapons". There is enough
violence out there for kids to interact with and in return act out on.
For them to use their imagination with out violence is a welcoming
treat! The illustrations are breath taking with vivid colors and detail galore! I couldn't stop my two year old from stealing the book away from me. She pondered the artwork with a smile the entire time. Mommy had to read the book during nap time.
I love the fact the book has a child use different methods of their imagination, reading, thinking and artistically. Then to add researching facts is like the cherry on top!
Journeys Crowne was an exciting journey for our entire family!
The book is on my Christmas shopping list for my 8 year old nephew.
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The Mystery of Journeys Crowne-An Adventure Drawing Game AAA+++, October 3, 2009
The sentence "A weapon free adventure " caught my attention. This book teaches children to solve mysteries with their imagination, not with violence. They are asked to use pencils, erasers, markers or pencil crayons to draw the clues directly in the book or they could use a separate piece of paper to solve the mystery over and over again. The reader is asked to stop the villain from taking over the world. The journey begins with beautifully illustrated pages filled with details. Each page gives clues in order to figure out what to draw in the empty box. If the reader doesn't know the answer they can work together with a parent by searching the internet or going the library. Solving the clues is like fuel for the mind, it sparks their imagination. I love this book and highly recommend this to friends and family! |
WOW! Fun and Adventure Galore!, October 1, 2009
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What a neat book!, October 1, 2009
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