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The book delves into the often-overlooked complexities of punctuation beyond commas and apostrophes, highlighting how misplacing hyphens, parentheses, quotation marks, and periods can lead to humorous misunderstandings. Through engaging examples, Truss and Timmons illustrate the importance of proper punctuation in conveying meaning and avoiding confusion, making it an entertaining yet educational read for anyone looking to refine their writing skills.
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Twenty-Odd Ducks, Lynne Truss
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Twenty-Odd Ducks
- Subtitle
- Why, Every Punctuation Mark Counts!
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lynne Truss
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9780399250583
- Category
- Comic books, Other textbooks
- Description
- The book delves into the often-overlooked complexities of punctuation beyond commas and apostrophes, highlighting how misplacing hyphens, parentheses, quotation marks, and periods can lead to humorous misunderstandings. Through engaging examples, Truss and Timmons illustrate the importance of proper punctuation in conveying meaning and avoiding confusion, making it an entertaining yet educational read for anyone looking to refine their writing skills.