{"product_id":"9780143304487","title":"The Word Spy","description":"Author: Dubosarsky, Ursula\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143304487\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 20 Jun 2011\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin\u003cb\u003ethe WORD SPY\u003c\/b\u003eon an entertaining journey through the English language. Learn more about the alphabet came from, find out what ATM stands for, make up your own palindromes (it's easy!) and impress your friends by speakling Pig Latin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner - NSW Premier's Literary Award\u003cbr\u003eCBCA honour Book and Junior Judges' Project Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDear Readers,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou may not know me, but I know you. I am -\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ethe WORD SPY.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEver since I can remember, I've been listening to, speaking, reading and writing and, yes, spying on words. The time has come for me to share with you some of the many things I have discovered. All you have to do is open this book . . . the wonderful world of words awaits!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin \u003cb\u003ethe WORD SPY\u003c\/b\u003e on an entertaining journey through the English language. Learn more about the alphabet came from, find out what ATM stands for, make up your own palindromes (it's easy!) and impress your friends by speakling Pig Latin. There are cartoons, riddles and a special code to solve along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Giddy . . . exuberant . . . playful . . . thoroughly engaging.'\u003cbr\u003eKIRKUS REVIEWS, USA?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A magic carpet ride through 4000 years of language.'\u003cbr\u003eSYDNEY MORNING HERALD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A marvellous exploration of the nuances and richness of English . . . a valuable addition to any child's library.'\u003cbr\u003eTHE AGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'I-ay oved-lay e-thay ord-way py-say\u003c\/i\u003e. That's Pig Latin for I loved \u003ci\u003eThe Word Spy!\u003c\/i\u003e It was the best book I have ever read . . . I rate this book 10 out of 10.'\u003cbr\u003eROWINA NATHAN, AGE 10\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48135633305758,"sku":"UBD-9780143304487","price":17.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780143304487.jpg?v=1786626161","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780143304487","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}