Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.9
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
3887
Points per Word
0.000257
Description
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.