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The Word Spy
Author:  Ursula Dubosarsky    Tohby Riddle

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!

Join the Word Spy on an entertaining journey through the English language. Learn more about where the alphabet came from, find out what ATM stands for, make your own palindromes (it's easy!) and impress your pigs by speaking Pig Latin. There are cartoons, riddles and a special code to solve along the way.

Visit the Word Spy blog

 


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Word Spy
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Published: 3 March 2008
Format: Hardback ,  256 pages
RRP: $24.95
ISBN-13: 9780670072279
Imprint: Viking
Publisher: Penguin Aus.
Origin: Australia
Category: General Knowledge & Trivia (Children's/Ya)
Awards:
  • NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2009  - Winner
  • CBC Book of the Year 2009  - Honour Book
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