The Word Spy (Australia)
Join the Word Spy on an entertaining journey through the English language, illustrated by Tohby Riddle. Learn more about where the alphabet came from, make your own palindromes and impress your pigs by speaking Pig Latin. There are cartoons, riddles and a special code to solve along the way. [Non-Fiction]
Classroom ideas
Download teacher's notes and lots of activities: click here.
For a Word Spy Quiz click here.
Reviews
Click here to read Ursula's interview on ABC radio's Lingua Franca. Read more...
The Word Spy is a marvellous exploration of the nuances and richness of English and will make a valuable addition to any child's library. The Age Read more...
The book reveals a fascinating world that is open to everyone. The Age Read more...
A magic carpet ride through 4000 years of language development, from the earliest form of writing, the wedge-shaped cuneiform tradition of ancient Iraq to the 20th century invention of the internet. Sydney Morning Herald Read more...
Highly entertaining and accessible for little readers. Sunday Telegraph Read more...
Dubosarsky's friendly authorial voice, playful tone, amusing puzzles and emphasis on empowering the reader make the English language as engaging a topic as it could possibly be for primary and middle school readers. Magpies Read more...