101 Weird Words (and 3 Fakes): From Ambidextrous to Zugzwang

by David Astle

Overview

101 Weird Words (and 3 Fakes) is a mini-dictionary jam-packed with unusual or interesting words, followed by a fun and descriptive definition for each one. Filled with silly pictures and strange wordy facts, this is a book to sweep the reader through the alphabet from AMBIDEXTROUS (no repeated letters) to ZUGZWANG (not a place you want to visit), with a generous sprinkling of riddles, puzzles, and bonus facts. For an extra challenge, try to spot the three fakes in the collection. Is it YARG—the cheese that turned its maker backwards? Or maybe JUFFLE—the semi-jig, semi-shuffle you do on a zebra crossing? Only a true word detective will crack the case!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781760633660
Publisher:	Allen & Unwin
Publication date:	11/01/2019
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

David Astle is a full-time word nerd. He is a crossword-setter for the Sydney Morning Herald and Age. He is the author of Wordburger, Riddledom, and Puzzles and Words.