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Meet the Word Snoop, a lively guide who explores the evolution of the English language—from the earliest alphabets of 4000 BC through wordplay such as anagrams and palindromes to modern text‑message slang. Illustrated with black‑and‑white drawings, the book offers puzzles and riddles that encourage readers to engage actively with language, making a compelling resource for writers and readers alike.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Ursula Dubosarsky
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