AR Book Level
5.9
AR Points
1
Word Count
3,887
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
212572 EN
About this book
The book explores the origins and evolution of English words, revealing surprising and sometimes unexpected histories behind everyday language. Author Susie Dent examines how words like "fizzle" and "ain't" have changed meaning and usage over time. The book is designed for middle grade readers at a reading level of 5.9 and is part of the Oxford Reading Tree Stage 13 Non-Fiction collection.