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Shona, Word Detective
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Shona, Word Detective
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Agard
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Illustrated by Michael Broad
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| Series | 4u2read |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:64 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 130 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781781127865
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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| Illustrations |
16 Illustrations, black and white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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| Imprint |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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| Publication Date |
19 March 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Shona has always loved words. She even has her very own strange word thesaurus! When her and her classmates learn that some languages are dying out, Miss Bates tasks them with becoming top-class word detectives, proving to themselves and their families that there are many beautiful languages still thriving, even within their own classroom.
Author Biography
John Agard is a prolific playwright, poet and author for children. In 2012 he was awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry and has won a raft of other awards including the Paul Hamlyn Award for Poetry in 1997 and the Cholmondeley Award in 2004.
Reviews"A delightful, stimulating and playful word extravaganza that will give younger readers not just plenty of laughs but lots of really useful information" -- The Letterpress Project "Full of humour, lexicography and a love of language" -- Library Girl and Book Boy, Blog
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