With delicious wit and a delightfully down-to-earth tone, this guide to grammar teaches the basics and subtleties of the language--without any of the jargon. "It's like Strunk and White combined with S. J. Perelman".--"The New York Times Book Review".
The Younger Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in PlainEnglish
Shrek? Earwax-flavored jelly beans? Poems about meatballs? Who on earth would use all these to explain the rules of grammar? Must be Patricia T. O'Conner! Just like Woe Is I , her national bestseller for adults, the junior version uses conversational language and witty, entertaining examples to show how fun and easy it can be to use good English. It's a humorous reference book you'll actually enjoy pulling off the shelf.Like a humorous Strunk and White for 4th through 8th graders, this is destined to become a must-have for every English classroom and student.