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The Return of the Word Spy (B&W)

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The Return of the Word Spy (B&W) by Ursula Dubosarsky is an engaging exploration of the English language aimed at young readers. Through playful activities, intriguing language facts, and clever puzzles, this book dives into the joys and quirks of words and language. As a follow-up to the earlier adventures, it creatively encourages curiosity and learning in a fun and accessible way for children.
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You might enjoy this delightful book if you have a curious young reader intrigued by the secrets of the English language, eager to uncover its playful mysteries and hidden wonders. The clever exploration of words and language games makes this an engaging and educational read for children.

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The Return of the Word Spy (B&W)

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Excellent source of fun information about the English language, suitable for children of 6 years and up. Much more fun to be had with the English language at the hands of this literary duo. Discover hidden and silent languages, the secrets of grammar, dying words, and newborn words...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143787594

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 April 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Ursula Dubosarsky is widely regarded as one of the most talented and original writers in Australia today. She is the author of over 40 books for children and young adults, which have won a number of national prizes, including the NSW, Victorian, South Australian and Queensland Premier's Literary Awards. Alongside her fiction for older children, Ursula has a wonderful talent for picture books such as the highly popular The Terrible Plop and Too Many Elephants in This House, which have both been adapted as successful stage productions. She has also written the non-fiction Word Spy books about the English language, both of which also won major national awards. Ursula has a PhD in English literature from Macquarie University and lives in Sydney with her family.

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