This guide to the intricacies of grammar and punctuation provides clear, accessible definitions with comprehensive indexing. It is also a humorous text that entertains as Grandma seeks to lead us all to better grammar and punctuation usage. Fun illustrations provide a visual aid to clarify how incorrect use can be misleading (and often very amusing!).

In addition to the main text (defining terminology and demonstrating correct usage), the book includes tips, mnemonics and jokes. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a guide book. This book was published 2017 by Hachette Children's Group .

Mike Phillips is the author of several books and screenplays as well as his award-winning Sam Dean novels. In 1997 he was Writer in Residence at London's South Bank Centre. Karina Law is the author of many young literacy books for Collins, including our brand new Primary Literacy scheme.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Introduction
• 1: Punctuation
• 1: Word classes
• 1: Sentence types
• 1: Phrases
• 1: Clauses
• 1: Sentences
• 1: Synonyms and antonyms
• 1: Language effects
• 1: Common confusions
• 1: Index