“Did you do your science project?” my mom asked. “Of course,” I replied. “The one for this year?” she said. “Oh, no. That’s not due until Friday!” I said. “Bob, that’s tomorrow.” “What? I thought today was Tuesday. How did I lose a day?” “I don’t know,” Mom said. “But did you lose your planner? …
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Did you solve the sweet-smelling code that appeared in the June issue of Clubhouse magazine? Here it is again: How It Works: To bust this code and find out the two-word answer that the apostle Paul says makes us strong, read one petal on each flower, going clockwise from left to right. In other …
Did you eat up the solution to December’s code? Here it is again: How It Works In this code, each utensil has a different value. A knife is worth 1 point. Each spoon counts for 5 points. A fork receives 10 points. Add up the value of each group of utensils, then match the resulting …
Dear B. Log, My house might be featured on TV tonight! Odyssey Channel 5 News came to do a story about our neighborhood Christmas Food Drive and Decorating Contest. It was awesome! People from all over town are driving through the neighborhood to look at the lights and drop off canned food donations. The giant …
As an 11-year veteran of the NHL, Mike Fisher has built a name for himself with his gritty play that often ends up in big body checks or hard-driving goals. He’s tallied nearly 200 assists and notched about 175 goals during his time in the NHL (mainly with the Ottawa Senators and now with the …
Seen Around Odyssey Click on the puzzle to reveal its solution. Across 1. Connie’s artsy roommate. 3. Kidnapped by The Green Ring. 5. “Candid Conversations” host. 6. This “genius” loves a mystery. 8. Aliases include “The Grinder.” 9. Built the Imagination Station. 10. Uses words like “colloquialism.” Down 1. Barrett’s “good friend.” 2. Member of …
Can’t solve the September code? Take five, and come back later. Here it is again: C O I O A H M S F R R A T How It Works This is a simple sequence code. Start at the fifth letter (A), then go by fives, starting over when you reach the end of …
Kate didn’t fear what lay outside the castle, but The Voice within the high, stone walls made her shrink inside her skin. Kate knew The Voice belonged to the lord of the land. She feared his condemnation as much as every peasant in the Kingdom of Krad. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t fear The …
I slowly stepped on the bus while balancing 19 cupcakes. When it’s your birthday, you get to bring treats for all your friends in class. And when you have cupcakes, everyone is your friend! Halfway to school, I realized I only had 17 classmates. So I quickly did the math and ate three cupcakes. Then …
Did Matthew’s secret message from the January issue give you brain freeze? Here it is again: 66.2°33.8°42.8°41.0° — 33.8°68.0° — 46.4°59.0°55.4°41.0° How It Works This code uses letter-to-number substitution: A = 1°, B = 2°, Z = 26°, etc. However, the temperatures have been converted from Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F). To decode Matthew’s message, …
Nate’s dream is for other kids to create their own Denim Dudes. “The more people the better,” Nate says. “The more Denim Dudes we make, the more money we can give.” If you want to team up with the Denim Dudes to raise money for kids in need, keep reading! Nate’s Advice to Clubhouse Readers …
When it comes to meeting new people, are you a gruff grizzly, a chilly polar bear or a cuddly teddy? Find out in the September 2015 issue of Clubhouse magazine! Any bear can benefit from these 12 friend-making tips: Smile. It tells the other person you are happy to be with her. Be a good …
Have you been bobbling your brain to discover the meaning of the secret message at the end of the Jones & Parker mystery in the June 2010 issue of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine? If you missed it, here it is again: YVIR LBHE YVSR OL SNVGU VA …
I knew something was wrong the moment I saw my mom. All I wanted to do was grab a bowl of cereal and say, “Happy Birthday” to her before I left for school. But seeing my mom slump-shouldered with her back to the doorway made me wish I could help her somehow. I think if …
How many names do you have? You probably have a first, middle and last name. Maybe even a nickname. Do you know what these names mean? Parents often choose a name for their baby based on the name’s meaning. Names in the Bible also had specific meanings. They often described something about the person’s characteristics, …
Are you out-of-step with March’s footprint code? Here it is again: How It Works Before video existed, this is one way that people learned how to dance. The full sequence of steps could be repeated over and over until the music finished. You can still find these charts for some ballroom dances. To crack this …
Did you unwrap December’s present code? Here it is again: How It Works Remember what Emily wrote: A good detective sees the big picture. Reread the story in Clubhouse magazine, looking for seven code words hidden inside the mystery. The number on the gift tag tells you which column (1-4, numbered left-to-right) to check. After …
Did you find the right technique to crack February’s code? Here it is again: How It Works This coded alphabet starts with two crossed lines in the center. Add a single line, moving one spot clockwise (1-2-3-4) for each letter. Every time you get back to spot 1, add another line to the pattern. To …
I love my dad, and I’m not just saying that because he’s about to do final Christmas shopping. I love him because he knows a lot about everything. Here are his answers to a few questions I asked today: Me: Why is the sky blue? Dad: So you know where to stop mowing. Me: Why …
Did June’s code force you to think outside the box? Here it is again: How It Works Something’s missing here. Draw a square around each cluster of dots and dashes to reveal letters of the alphabet. With a little imagination, you can carve out simple versions of every letter. Once you’ve mastered the carpenter’s code, …