The Word Spy

Author: Ursula Dubosarsky

Illustrator: Tohby Riddle

Price: $24.95
$24.95
SKU: 9780670072279

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

Price: $24.95

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