The Word Snoop
By Ursula Dubosarsky
J 420.0 DUB
Do you like words and wordplay? Are you curious about how English evolved and the origin of some its wacky quirks? The Word Snoop, the titular narrator, explains all that and more in a fun conversational tone. Each chapter ends with a secret message for the reader to decode using the concepts presented in the chapter. Learn about anagramsl palindromes, euphemisms, spoonerisms, and more.
If you enjoy The Word Snoop, try Eats, Shoots, & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference by Lynne Truss and Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook by Shel Silverstein.
Reviewed by Margaret Ballard
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