Dreyer's English : Good advice for good writing (adapted for young readers) / by Benjamin Dreyer.
Adapted from the New York Times bestseller by Random House's longtime copy chief, this informative and witty guide to writing and grammar, written especially for a younger audience, entertains as well as instructs.Full of advice, insider wisdom, and fascinating facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to anyone who wants to be confident in their writing skills, or anyone who enjoys the power of language. Explored throughout are the mysteries of using punctuation, word choice decisions, and more, presented in a clear, concise and accessible manner made fun!Praise for the New York Times bestseller DREYER'S ENGLISH: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and StyleNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine,Paste, and Shelf Awareness"Essential (and delightful!)" --People"Playful, smart, self-conscious, and personal . . . One encounters wisdom and good sense on nearly every page." --The Wall Street Journal"Destined to become a classic." --The Millions"Dreyer can help you . . . with tips on punctuation and spelling. . . . Even better: He'll entertain you while he's at it." --Newsday
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593176801
- Physical Description: 287 pages : ; 21 cm
- Edition: Hardcover.
- Publisher: New York : Random House Kids, 2021.
- Copyright: 2021
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | 1040L Lexile |
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Subject: | Authorship > Technique. English language > Grammar. |
Genre: | Style manuals. Juvenile nonfiction. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lackawanna County Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Albright Memorial Library | YOUNG ADULT 808.042 DREYER (Text) | 50686016165248 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - | ||
Carbondale Public Library | JUV 808.042 DREYER (Text) | 50688010791532 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |