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Use the clue in the brackets to find the missing word in each sentence. Every missing word contains a silent letter! Write one letter in each box.
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1. The brave (warrior) Sir Gary is missing.
2. He was taken while feeding his pet (young sheep).
3. He is trapped in an old (fortress).
4. It is on a remote (land surrounded by water).
5. Lady Rosie tries to (go up) the walls.
6. The gulls above her (make a high piercing sound).
7. Finally, she (taps) on the door.
🔑 The password! The door won't open without it. Unscramble these letters to find it: T   A   F   S
Password:
🚣 Now try this — the escape! All the boats are cursed apart from one. Solve the riddle to choose the safe boat:
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"If you crave a happy end,
the largest craft is not your friend.
The boat you seek is small and true,
and painted a calm, watery blue."
The safe boat is:
Answers (for grown-ups): 1) KNIGHT (silent k) · 2) LAMB (silent b) · 3) CASTLE (silent t) · 4) ISLAND (silent s) · 5) CLIMB (silent b) · 6) WHISTLE (silent t/h) · 7) KNOCKS (silent k). Password: FAST. Safe boat: the small blue boat.
Reviewed 13 July 2026 · © 2026 Pets on the Green Ltd (No. 16721467) · PawSteps. Emoji stand in for illustrations — your own artwork can be dropped in.