The Word Spy

The many secrets of the English language revealed, to help your language become better and stronger!
A reader-friendly book with an informative and enjoyable approach, The Word Spy puts more than 4,000 years of language in your hands. Using fascinating facts, it offers you clear insight into the complexities and mysteries as well as the innate power of the English language.
Using a clever and easy-to-read approach, The Word Spy explains various aspects of the language, including the use and history of words, grammar, spelling, punctuation, the alphabet, and other information that will strengthen your vocabulary and language. There are cartoons, riddles and a special code to solve along the way, on this educational and entertaining journey through the English language. Enlightening and empowering, this book is perfect for language students, word lovers, and all readers of English.
‘Ursula Dubosarsky’s jaunty Word Spy takes us on a journey through. . . the history and future of the English language’ - Sonya Hartnett
‘A marvellous exploration of the nuances and richness of English’ - The Age