Welcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner.
From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone's name at the very moment you need it) to snaccident (the unintentional eating of an entire packet of biscuits), Word Perfect is a brilliant linguistic almanac full of unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and surprising etymologies tied to every day of the year.
You'll never be lost for words again.
| ISBN: | 9781529311488 |
| Publication date: | 1st September 2022 |
| Author: | Susie Dent |
| Publisher: | John Murray an imprint of John Murray Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 408 pages |
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Welcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner.
From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone's name at the very moment you need it) to snaccident (the unintentional eating of an entire packet of biscuits), Word Perfect is a brilliant linguistic almanac full of unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and surprising etymologies tied to every day of the year.
You'll never be lost for words again.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Word Perfect and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Word Perfect features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Featured Books for Young Adults, Books for Teachers, Recommendations, Reference Works, Dictionaries, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Word Perfect is available in Paperback
Word Perfect was written by Susie Dent and published by John Murray an imprint of John Murray Press
Word Perfect has 408 pages
£13.49
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