The Return of the Word Spy

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Ursula Dubosarsky, Tohby Riddle

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English

Puffin
17 April 2017

Children's & Educational; Children's & young adult: general non-fiction

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...

By: Ursula Dubosarsky, Tohby Riddle
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 182mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 216g
ISBN: 9780143787594
ISBN 10: 0143787594
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 17 April 2017
Recommended Age: From 8 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ursula Dubosarskyais 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.aAlongside her fiction for older children, Ursula has a wonderful talent for picture books such as the highly popularaThe Terrible PlopaandaToo Many Elephants in This House, which have both been adapted as successful stage productions. She has also written the non-fiction Word Spyabooks 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.