The Word Snoop: A Wild and Witty Tour of the English Language!
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 272
Published: 2009
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In "The Word Snoop: A Wild and Witty Tour of the English Language" by Tohby Riddle, readers embark on a playful exploration of words and their quirky origins. The book features a curious character, an enthusiastic word detective, who delves into the fascinating world of language, uncovering delightful wordplay, idioms, and linguistic curiosities. Through clever illustrations and engaging storytelling, Riddle invites readers to appreciate the richness of the English language, revealing how words evolve and connect us. This whimsical journey captivates both young readers and adults, making it a must-read for anyone intrigued by the magic of words. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Tohby Riddle is an award-winning writer, illustrator, cartoonist, designer, and editor. Ursula Dubosarsky 's books include The White Guinea Pig , The First Book of Samuel , Abyssinia , and many more.