Freshman solves a tough riddle and tracks down the $1,000 key

Friendswood High freshman unlocked the solution to the riddle and won $1,000 cash.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston, we have a winner! A Friendswood High freshman unlocked the solution to the riddle and won $1,000 cash and a voucher for a free registration in this summer's $10,000 treasure hunt.

Brain Chase hid a key inside a book at a Houston public library for a chance to win some cash. Alina Frey, 14, discovered the key on May 25 at the Meyer branch library.
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Houston's Library Challenge Riddle was posted on the Brain Chase website on May 23. Sign up for the solution to the riddle at Brain Chase.

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