Woe is I Jr.: The Younger Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English |  | Author: Patricia T. O'Conner
Creator: Tom Stiglich
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 18033
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Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.8
Dewey Decimal Number: 372.61
ASIN: B001CJS636
Publication Date: May 10, 2007
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Product Description
Who ever said grammar can't be funny?
As Patricia T. O'Conner proved in the adult version of Woe Is I, grammar can entertaining and easy to understand. And now she's made it fun for middle-graders. With funny chapter names like "Incredible Shrinking Words," silly poems about meatballs, and examples that reference Shrek and earwax jelly beans, kids will know this isn't a dry, boring reference book-conversational language and humorous examples painlessly illuminate the rules of the English language.
Like a humorous Strunk and White for fourth through eighth graders, this is destined to become a must-have for every English classroom and student.
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My Son Loves This Book! January 20, 2010
P. Charles (Seattle, WA USA)
My son is in second grade, and his teacher suggested that I give him his own copy of this book because he enjoyed it so much at school. I was a bit skeptical about a grammar book being well received as a gift, but bought it and gave it to him for Christmas. When he unwrapped it, he started jumping up and down with excitement and quickly turned to the page that contained a poem about punctuation and recited it to us (over and over again!). The author really does make grammar fun. My son enjoys this book so much that I bought his dad the adult version.
Awesome Grammar Bedtime Stories! November 25, 2007
David Cook (Pasadena, CA USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Being a father of 2 girls, the younger 7 and the older 9, bedtime stories continue to be a compulsory nighttime ritual. I usually end the day with something from the "kids section" of the bookshelf that consist of books that I purchased when they were, erm...4 and 6, so as you can imagine, I was recently on Amazon ordering updated books for my daughters.
That's when I ran across this gem of a book.
It's a grammar book! But it's funny and doesn't get boring! Serious!
Now, granted, I'm the kind of dad who reads childrens books with wild enthusiasm, facial contortions, wide vocal range, the appropriate silly remark, sound effect or armpit tickle, but despite my whacky delivery, this book managed to keep my daughters interest focused on the prose itself! Not only that, but due to its interactive format, my daughters were even yelling out answers to the enticing questions which succeeds the seemingly impossible task of melding academics and entertainment in the dreary subject of grammar...a subject, which is about as delicious as unsweetened oatmeal.
Now there's some food for thought!
WOE IS I JUNIOR is an excellent survey adding life and fun to the topic of understanding English. October 7, 2007
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The junior version of Patricia O'Conner's WOE IS I, the best-selling grammar guide for adults, is written in a witty, fun manner for elementary to middle school grade levels and provides a lively series of examples covering both good and bad grammar. From confusing look-alike words to plural verbs which help multiply subjects, WOE IS I JUNIOR is an excellent survey adding life and fun to the topic of understanding English.
for those who care about the English language July 6, 2007
CE (nyc)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Who knew grammar could be such a good time? I like this version even better than the one for 'grown-ups'! This is a truly entertaining, informative and enriching read.
Over 13? Keep Reading. . . June 13, 2007
D. Karras
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Jr. is every bit as funny and useful as the original. Although it is written for a younger reader the large print and witty illustrations (both the drawings and written explanations) also make it perfect for a Sr. reader who needs a quick reference. For example, I can never remember whether to italicize or use quotation marks for book titles. But I simply check the index under italics and quickly find my answer on page 93. What a great help! I wish I were the author (see page 56 - Wishful Thinking: Was or Were?).
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