Shona Word Detective
By John Agard
Shona’s unusual thesaurus leads her class to uncover a hidden world of disappearing languages.
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What is Shona Word Detective about?
Shona adores words and keeps a special thesaurus of unusual ones. When she learns that many languages are disappearing, her teacher, Miss Bates, challenges the class to become 'word detectives'. Together, they explore the rich tapestry of languages within their own classroom, discovering the beauty and diversity of words from different cultures. This heartwarming tale celebrates language and diversity, inspiring young readers to appreciate the words that connect us all.
About the author
John Agard is a poet and writer who grew up in Guyana and now lives in the UK. He is famous for his fun, imaginative poems and stories, such as 'Half-Caste' and 'The Young Inferno.' John loves playing with words and often writes about different cultures, making reading exciting and inspiring for everyone.
Pages
64 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
2018
First published
2018
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