Stoopnagle's Tale Is Twisted: Spoonerisms Run Amok

By Keen James

Book Overview

Colonel Lemuel Q. Stoopnagle twisted old tales in his 1945 book: My Tale Is Twisted. Keen James has brought back the tales (still twisted) with added information about Stoopnagle, Spooner, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891135031
• ISBN13: 9781891135033
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Stone and Scott
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Delightful wordplay--for all ages

This book is for the child in all of us! Reading it encourages frivolity and creativity while solving the oral puzzles. Spoonerisms, a transposition of (usually) initial sounds of two or more words, are fun! They can be challenging to read, though I found it easy once I got into the rhythm of the words (especially when reading the more familiar fables). The back of the book includes excellent information on spoonerisms and helpful explanations for understanding their use in the book. A delightful read and a perfect gift for anyone. Marie Mead, author (with collaborator Nancy LaRoche) of Rabbits: Gentle Hearts, Valiant Spirits - Inspirational Stories of Rescue, Triumph, and Joy

A Larrel of Baffs!

The art of the Spoonerism consists of taking words and transposing sounds from one word to another. One might say Col. Lemuel Q. Stoopnagle wrote the Spoonerism bible, and this is the Keen James version. While keeping the 43 fables and fairy tales largely intact, James has done a bit of updating of pop culture references Stoopnagle may have used - certainly Stoopnagle never compared Beeping Sleuty to Spitney Brears and Rulia Joberts, as he'd bied before they were dorn. The book not only includes the fales and tables, but also appendices about Reverend Spooner, the Colonel, and Spoonerisms. Read the stories to yourself or read them to others and have a great time doing it. A warning: you may find yourself Spoonerizing spontaneously after reading. Go right ahead if it fickles your tancy.

Review of book ordered

The book, "Stoopnagle's Tale Is Twisted", arrived when expected and the book arrived in good shape. It was a brand new paper back book. I have no complaints.

A fun book!

I found this book to be very humorous & stimulating. Working your way through the tounge twisters is great when reading aloud with a group. I definitely recommend this book to older children & adults! It makes a great gift!!!

So much fun!

This book is a lot of fun! Great for small gatherings of friends. Provides a lot of laughs as you stumble and bumble your way through the tongue twisters. And the listener has to try to figure it out as you go along. Also a great book for those who love brain-teasers. I highly recommend this for your coffee table!