Return of the Word Spy
by Ursula Dubosarsky (Author) Tohby Riddle (Author)
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 BCE 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.
Packed with cartoons, games, facts and puzzles, The Return of the Word Spy continues this series' fascinating and engaging journey through the English language.
Recognition: Children's Book Council of Australia Awards for Eve Pownall Information Book of the Year (2011)
Packed with cartoons, games, facts and puzzles, The Return of the Word Spy continues this series' fascinating and engaging journey through the English language.
Recognition: Children's Book Council of Australia Awards for Eve Pownall Information Book of the Year (2011)
Word Spy Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Word SpyReading level: 9+
Books in series: 3
Read in order? Yes
Next release: Finished
Tags: non fiction historical culture illustrated comedy & humour word puzzle
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. The Word Spy (2007)2. Return of the Word Spy (2010)
+ The Word Spy Activity Book (2012)