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Super Grammar
Think grammar is difficult? You just need someone to save you from it!
The best learning tools for a young mind are word association, visual aids, and superpowers! In SUPER GRAMMAR, all of the major elements of grammar will be personified with superhero or super villain identities. You won't just learn about the part-of-speech called an adverb. Instead you'll meet the vibrant super heroine The Adverb, and you'll learn about her awesome ability to modify verbs and other adverbs. You won't simply be told that you shouldn't use a double negative in a sentence. Instead you'll actually meet the sinister twin brothers, Double Negative, and you'll learn how to avoid being tricked into falling for their double talk. The book's fun, full-color design looks like a mix between a reference book and a comic book. With SUPER GRAMMAR you'll learn to save yourself!
The best learning tools for a young mind are word association, visual aids, and superpowers! In SUPER GRAMMAR, all of the major elements of grammar will be personified with superhero or super villain identities. You won't just learn about the part-of-speech called an adverb. Instead you'll meet the vibrant super heroine The Adverb, and you'll learn about her awesome ability to modify verbs and other adverbs. You won't simply be told that you shouldn't use a double negative in a sentence. Instead you'll actually meet the sinister twin brothers, Double Negative, and you'll learn how to avoid being tricked into falling for their double talk. The book's fun, full-color design looks like a mix between a reference book and a comic book. With SUPER GRAMMAR you'll learn to save yourself!
176 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2012
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May 31, 2017
I picked this up to help out a student with grammar, but I think for her all the personification was more confusing than helpful. That being said, that probably isn't true of everyone. I do think this book would be popular with kids who already like grammar...little nerds...like me :P
February 12, 2013
Sometimes the comic book theme can go just a little too far. //Super Grammar// explores the world of grammar as a superhero universe. The various parts of speech are broken down to a series of different groups, with bad grammar thrown into its own group. A lot of grammar is discussed very thoroughly, and the illustrations definitely bring the points being made home. Even the bad guys are given a chance to shine, and there is a lot of great advice on how to deal with grammatical issues.
This is a great book for kids to look at, read and actually learn some great points about grammar. The weird part is that this may not be a good book for tweens, as the superheroes and villains just come off as the usual made-for-tweens wannabe heroes. However, this is great for older teens; the sense of humor is just ironic enough that they would actually sort of like this book. Otherwise, this is well-written, with a definite sense of humor. Again, your tweens may get bored of this book quickly, but in general this is freat for those looking for a good remedial grammar reference.
As written by Jamais Jochim for http://www.portlandbookreview.com/
This is a great book for kids to look at, read and actually learn some great points about grammar. The weird part is that this may not be a good book for tweens, as the superheroes and villains just come off as the usual made-for-tweens wannabe heroes. However, this is great for older teens; the sense of humor is just ironic enough that they would actually sort of like this book. Otherwise, this is well-written, with a definite sense of humor. Again, your tweens may get bored of this book quickly, but in general this is freat for those looking for a good remedial grammar reference.
As written by Jamais Jochim for http://www.portlandbookreview.com/
September 28, 2012
Very well done graphic novel for kids covering basics of grammar. Parts of speech and punctuation marks are portrayed as super heroes each with their own unique super power. The book is formatted almost exactly like other super hero handbooks like Ben 10 and Pokemon. My son picked it up and looked through it on his own as he would one of those other books. It's amazing how kids will memorize the most detailed descriptions of fictional characters. The creators of this book have leveraged that natural ability of kids to soak up that type of information and cleverly spliced actual, useful knowledge into the formula. I'm impressed. Clever, compelling educational media for kids. More please!
January 8, 2013
The most fun you will ever have with a grammar book! Comic book heroes right grammar wrongs in cleverly illustrated examples.
April 16, 2013
Fun way to get kids in the mid grades (3-7) interested in grammar. I enjoyed the section on "villains" the most. The author did a great job explaining double negatives.
June 4, 2013
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June 30, 2016
A fun and easy way to learn proper grammar.
December 20, 2016
i would have GEEKED out over a book like this when i was in middle school :)
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