'From the beginning of time, the Word Spy has been creeping down hallways, hiding in shadows and journeying through different lands to discover everything there is to know about the English language. In her first book, The Word Spy, she shared with us the secrets she'd learnt about English, from the first alphabet in 4000 BC right up to the tricks of modern texting.
'In The Return of the Word Spy she continues the fascinating journey through language, with chapters on language families, how we learn to speak, grammar and written forms of communication. In an accessible, engaging style, the Word Spy explains the meaning of nouns, verbs, pronouns, "dead" languages, word origins and other wordy wonders.' (From the publisher's website.)
Teacher’s notes from publisher’s website.
The Word Spy
The Word Snoop
Camberwell
:
Penguin
,
2008
Z1483408
2008
single work
non-fiction
children's
'Dear Readers,
'You may not know me, but I know you. I am - the WORD SPY.
'Ever since I can remember, I've been listening to, speaking, reading, and yes, spying on words. The time has come for me to share with you some of the many things I have discovered. All you have to do is open this book ... the wonderful world of words awaits!' (Publisher's blurb)
