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246 pp.
| Dial |
July, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8037-3406-7$16.99
(2)
4-6
Illustrated by
Tohby Riddle.
In the guise of the eponymous Word Snoop, Dubosarsky delivers a cursory, chatty tour of the evolution of the English language from ancient to modern times. She covers expected topics (spelling, punctuation) in addition to a potpourri of lesser-known tidbits; her enthusiasm for the intricacies and oddities of the English language is infectious. Pen-and-ink drawings help keep the lessons light. Glos.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2009