Hey All!
This week’s mission is in 2 parts:
First solve the cryptogram.
Second name 2 things on the list. (This will make sense once you solve the cryptogram)
QLYW USI MYSW YD WQFSICSA RKF SCAKR CS U RYQ WFMLFR LYYX YD U RYQ WFMLFR DUMCZCRG, EPR SY YSF VCZZ RFZZ GYP VKG
For those of you who have never solved a cryptogram puzzle before, the rules are simple… It is basically a secret code where different numbers, symbols, or in this case, letters, represent a different letter.
Prize up for grabs:
A signed copy of United We Spy PLUS a mug & notebook from the International Spy Museum!!!
Standard rules apply: I will hold all comments for 48 hours, winner will be chosen randomly from correct responses, only US residence can win but please feel free to comment and just state commenting for fun! Please only post your answer one time.
Also, I will allow comments that are tips or encouragement for each other! I know all the Gallagher Girls work better as a team!
Good Luck,
Shellie
Helena says
October 21, 2013 at 9:41 pmok is this right? s=r and y=o im not going for the prize (I already have the book) so can I have some help for those of you who have already solved it? I do these for fun since my schoolwork comes first.
WhiteRose says
October 22, 2013 at 7:10 pmI don’t mean to be a party pooper but could it be possible that you might, oh i don’t know, hint it out where in the book are the two things that we need to list or possibly what they are????????
Thnx so much
Also another hint another hint
W=S
K=H
Lauren Whittaker says
October 21, 2013 at 9:54 pmPart 1: PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
Part 2: Pro: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.
Con: Realizing you know even less about those people than you thought you did. A lot less.
Maddie Barker says
October 21, 2013 at 10:06 pmI figured it out!
Hanna H says
October 21, 2013 at 10:21 pm“PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY”
PRO: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after fairly traumatic (and totally confusing experiences).
CON: The “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost two hours.
– Only the Good Spy Young, Page 24
Jesse says
October 21, 2013 at 10:29 pmIs the line from a book? If so, can I have hint on which book? Also, what letter does S stand for?
Vanessa says
October 22, 2013 at 9:05 pmIt is a line from a book.
S=N
🙂
Marie says
October 21, 2013 at 10:32 pmPros and cons of spending the night in a top secret room of a top secret secret facility, but no one will tell you why
1. CON: Two words- No. Bathroom.
2. PRO: Three words- Extra. Credit. Essay.
This is from Only the Good Spy Young.
I loved the cryptogram! It was so much fun to solve!!!
Shelbie says
October 21, 2013 at 10:38 pmPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY: (A list by Cameron Morgan)
PRO: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.
CON: Realizing you know even less about those people than you thought you did. A lot less.
Jessica Almos says
October 21, 2013 at 10:40 pmI figured it out! Yay!
Answer:
Pros and cons of spending the night in a top secret room of a top secret faility, but no one will tell you why
(I think you meant facility, not faility, but that’s what I got based on that)
The two things on the list:
PRO: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
CON: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
WhiteRose says
October 21, 2013 at 10:42 pmHello
I just wanted to know where do we put the answers?
Thank you
Shellie says
October 22, 2013 at 8:23 amHere in the comments!
WhiteRose says
October 22, 2013 at 5:36 pmNow? Wouldn’t that spoil it?
Shellie says
October 22, 2013 at 8:25 pmI don’t approve comments with answers in them.
WhiteRose says
October 22, 2013 at 9:46 pmI see, so when exactly do we put the answers up, and I’m so sorry if I am bothering you, this would be my first time.
angeljanee' says
October 21, 2013 at 10:51 pmOmg! I need to get this. ~migrane~
Vivian H. says
October 21, 2013 at 11:29 pm“PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY” (Carter 24).
Only the Good Spy Young
PRO: Three words–Extra. Credit. Essay.
CON: Two words–No. Bathroom.
IGreen says
October 21, 2013 at 11:34 pmPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY:
PRO: Three words-Extra. Credit. Essay.
CON: Two words-No. Bathroom.
Only the good Spy Young
Pg 24
GG4Life says
October 21, 2013 at 11:52 pmI have a hint (well, sort of). I think k=h.
CARMEN Q says
October 21, 2013 at 11:55 pmPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY: … NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY.
Syd says
October 22, 2013 at 12:07 amPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY. ~Only the Good Spy Young page 24
Pro: Turns out, too secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
Con: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
THIS PROBABLY HAD TO BE THE BEST I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT!!!!
Kelli says
October 22, 2013 at 12:10 amYay! I’ve been waiting for one of these for so long!
The answer I got for the cryptogram is:
“PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY”
And two things on the list are:
“PRO: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after fairly traumatic (and totally confusing experiences.”
“CON: Two words – No. Bathroom.”
(Only the Good Spy Young, Chapter 5, Page 24)
I’m so excited for Embassy Row, even though I’m still totally and achingly depressed about the end of GG…
Rawan says
October 22, 2013 at 12:34 amI GOT IT!!!
A=g C=i D=f E=b F=e G=y I=d K=h L=r M=c
O= P=u Q=p R=t S=n U=a V=w W=s X=m Y=o Z=l
“PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM IN A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY”
– Only the Good Spy Young pg 23
– PRO: Turns out, top secret undreground government facilities are an excelent place to warm up after ice skating.]
– CON: Two words- No. Bathroom.
lesley says
October 22, 2013 at 12:50 amPros and cons of spending the night in a top secret facility, but no one will tell you why.
Pro: turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating. Con: the warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
Kate says
October 22, 2013 at 1:09 amCryptogram answer: Pros and cons of spending the night in a top secret room of a top secret facility, but no one will tell you why.
Two things on the list: 1. PRO: three words- Extra. Credit. Essay. 2. CON: Two words- No. Bathroom.
Alice C. says
October 22, 2013 at 1:45 amPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
PRO: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating
CON: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
These are really fun! I love doing these crytograms 🙂
Elaine says
October 22, 2013 at 2:12 amPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY:
PRO: Three words–Extra. Credit. Essay.
CON: Two words–No. Bathroom.
E. Leopard says
October 22, 2013 at 7:05 amThe Line Translates out too:
PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FAILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
It is in the book only the good spy young. on Page 24
and some items of the list:
PRO: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
CON: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
PRO: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after fairly traumatic (and totally confusing) experiences.
CON: The “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost two hours.
PRO: Three words – Extra. Credit. Essay.
CON: Two words – No. Bathroom.
PRO: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.
CON: Realizing, you know even less about those people then you thought you did.
Thanks again Shellie! this was a lot of fun!
Sophia says
October 22, 2013 at 8:41 amPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
Pro: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
Con: The warming up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
Thanks for doing this Shellie! This was a cool since it’s different from the usual translating and caesar shift 🙂
Grace Elizabeth says
October 22, 2013 at 10:28 amPros and Cons of Spending the Night In a Top Secret Room of a Top Secret Facility, But No One Will Tell You Why:
Pro: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
Con: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
Thanks, Shellie!
Naimo says
October 22, 2013 at 1:17 pmpro: extra credit essay,nice alone moment,
con: no family, no friends, no bathroom
Elizabeth says
October 22, 2013 at 2:02 pmPRO: Three words-Extra. Credit. Essay.
CON: Two words-No. Bathroom.
Keely says
October 22, 2013 at 2:33 pmPros and cons of spending the night in a top secret room in a top secret facility, and no one will tell you why:
Only the good spy young page 24
Pro: turns out top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
Con: the warming-up process includes no friends, family, and absolutely no answers.
Bookworm says
October 22, 2013 at 3:30 pmI solved it! I just need to find out what two things Cammie’s talking about! So close but yet sof ar!!!! 🙁
Vanessa says
October 22, 2013 at 3:39 pmI Got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET FACILITY,
AND NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY.
PROS:
1 ” Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.”
2 ” Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after fairly traumatic experiences.”
3 ” Three words- Extra. Credit. Essay.
4 ” Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.”
CONS:
1 “The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.”
2 “The moment stops being nice when it goes on for almost two hours.”
3 ” Two words-No. Bathroom.”
4 ” Realizing you know even less about those people then you thought you did. A lot less.”
This was supper fun!!!!!
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meah says
October 22, 2013 at 3:45 pmPros and cons of spending the night in a top secret room of a top secret facility, but no one will tell you why.
Pro: Three words– Extra. Credit. Essay.
Con: Two words– No. Bathroom.
Tessa says
October 22, 2013 at 4:55 pmPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY (A list by Cameron Morgan)
Pro: Three words–Extra. Credit. Essay
Con: Two words–No. Bathroom.
Pro: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.
Con: Realizing you know even less about those people than you thought you did. A lot less.
I had fun doing this because its fun to guess what book the list is from. 🙂
Gracie says
October 22, 2013 at 5:10 pmPRO: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
CON: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
Nikole Blomquist says
October 22, 2013 at 5:16 pmCryptogram answer:
PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
Reasons why:
“Pro: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.”
“Con: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.”
“Pro: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after a fairly traumatic (and totally confusing) experiences.”
“Con: The “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost 2 hours.”
“Pro: Three words- Extra. Credit. Essay.”
“Con: Two words- No. Bathroom.”
“Pro: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.”
“Con: Realizing you know even less about these people than you thought you did. A lot less.”
And that’s all I need!! Thanks so much for posting another one of these, they are so much fun!
Bccgrttr says
October 22, 2013 at 5:18 pmPRO: Three words – Extra. Credit. Essay.
CON: Two words – No. Bathroom.
Emily Blomquist says
October 22, 2013 at 5:19 pmCryptogram answer:
PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
Reasons why:
“Pro: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.”
“Con: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.”
“Pro: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after a fairly traumatic (and totally confusing) experiences.”
“Con: The “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost 2 hours.”
“Pro: Three words- Extra. Credit. Essay.”
“Con: Two words- No. Bathroom.”
“Pro: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.”
“Con: Realizing you know even less about these people than you thought you did. A lot less.”
Niki Blomquist says
October 22, 2013 at 5:19 pmCryptogram answer:
PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
Reasons why:
“Pro: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.”
“Con: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.”
“Pro: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after a fairly traumatic (and totally confusing) experiences.”
“Con: The “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost 2 hours.”
“Pro: Three words- Extra. Credit. Essay.”
“Con: Two words- No. Bathroom.”
“Pro: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.”
“Con: Realizing you know even less about these people than you thought you did. A lot less.”
Linds Will says
October 22, 2013 at 5:53 pm“Pros and Cons of spending the night in a top secret room of a top secret facility, but no one will tell you why:
Pro: Three Words–Extra. Credit. Essay.
Con: Two words–No. Bathroom.
Kat says
October 22, 2013 at 6:08 pmHere is the Answer:
Part 1: Pros and cons of spending the night in a top secret room in a top secret facility, but no one will tell you why.
Part 2:
“Pro: Three words – Extra. Credit. Essay.
Con: Two words – No Bathroom”
Only the Good Spy Young Page 24
Annabelle says
October 22, 2013 at 6:23 pmPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY- it’s nice having a moment to compose yourself, and extra credit essay
Lisi says
October 22, 2013 at 6:48 pmPart 1 – PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
Part 2 –
PRO: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
CON: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
PRO: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after fairly traumatic (and totally confusing) experiences.
CON: The “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost two hours.
PRO: Three words – Extra. Credit. Essay.
CON: Two words – No. Bathroom.
PRO: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.
CON: Realizing, you know even less about those people then you thought you did. A lot less.
(Only the Good Spy Young pg. 24)
~Lisi
P.S. THAT WAS A TOUGH ONE!
Alex says
October 22, 2013 at 6:55 pmPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
PRO: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
CON: The warming up process includes no friend, no family, and absolutely no answers.
PRO: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after fairly traumatic (and totally confusing) experiences.
CON: The “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost two hours.
PRO: Three words–Extra. Credit. Essay
CON: Two words–No. Bathroom.
PRO: Knowing there are fifty operatives and at least two hundred cameras between you and the people trying to get you.
CON: Realizing you know even less about those people than you thought you did. A lot less.
^From Only the Good Spy Young (Gallagher Girls #4)
Giaochau Nguyen says
October 22, 2013 at 7:02 pmPros and Cons of spending the night in a top secret room of a top secret facility, but no one will tell you why.
~Only the Good Die Young Ch. 5~
-Con: Two words- No. Bathroom.
-Pro: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating
Thanks for the giveaway!! I hope I win.
Jenny says
October 22, 2013 at 7:05 pmPros and cons of spending the night in a top secret room of a top secret facility, but no one will tell you why.
Pro: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent places to warm up after ice skating.
Con: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
Leanndra says
October 22, 2013 at 7:19 pmHi Shellie,
Okay, so it only took me almost an hour and a half (when I should have been doing homework), but the cryptogram says: “Pros and cons of spending the night in a top secret room of a top secret facility, but no one will tell you why.” AKA: Cammie’s list from chapter five of Only The Good Spy Young.
Two things on the list are:
1. PRO: Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after fairly traumatic (and totally confusing) experiences.
2. CON: The “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost two hours.
Thanks for the chance to win those super cool prizes! Its a dream of mine to go to the Spy Museum, but since its 300 miles away I can’t see that happening anytime soon. & Don’t even get me started on how cool an AUTOGRAPHED BOOK would be!!!
-L
WhiteRose says
October 22, 2013 at 7:36 pmOkay so here’s what I got
PROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOK OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY
As for the two things you need to guess, I just returned the book and have no possible way of obtaining that information but I am going to go on a wild limb here and hope one of them is right.
Pro: You get to miss school
Con: You will need to make up for tests, homework, (etc.)
Pro: No one will be able to find you
Con: Unless you want to be found
Con: not much comfort
Con: you still have no idea why
Sister says
October 22, 2013 at 7:41 pmTook me three hours but I solver it YAY!!!! 🙂
1. Pro; Sometimes it’s nice having a moment alone to compose yourself after fairly traumatic (and totally confusing) experiences.
2. Con: the “moment” stops being nice when it goes on for almost two hours.
And here is a hint S really = N
Lillian says
October 22, 2013 at 7:54 pmPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY:
PRO: Turns out, top secret underground government facilities are an excellent place to warm up after ice skating.
CON: The warming-up process includes no friends, no family, and absolutely no answers.
Ally says
October 22, 2013 at 8:43 pmPro: Three words- extra credit essay
Con: two words- no bathroom
It’s from the book only the good spy young. This was a lot of fun I have never tried to decipher something before.
Karina D says
October 22, 2013 at 8:54 pmPROS AND CONS OF SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A TOP SECRET ROOM OF A TOP SECRET FACILITY, BUT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU WHY:
PRO: Three words-Extra. Credit. Essay
CON: Two words-No. Bathroom.
OH PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE PICK ME I’VE NEVER WON ANYTHING IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!
Elizabeth H. says
October 22, 2013 at 8:59 pmHow do we find out if we win? If you post names as a blog I have the same name as another commenter and didn’t specify my last initial or name?
Shellie says
October 23, 2013 at 8:01 amI copy your comment and post it as a winner and also reply to your comment as being the winner!