The Punctuation Rift Part I U.S. Edition: The Plot Against Comma (A Punctuation Story)

By Rae Kell

An epic adventure that transforms grammar and punctuation into a wonderland of characters and conspiracies. Perfect for fans of Pixar and Tolkien. Appeals to children, young adults, and adults.In the land of Grammar, Full Stop, its ruthless Prime Mark, amasses the power to eradicate his enemies. Comma must thwart his sinister plot. When a Comma splice wreaks destruction upon Grammar, Comma becomes an outcast. Rival Marks steal her powers. Comma must acquire the only weapon that can defeat Full Stop. However, it lies hidden in the lawless land of Slang. To claim it, she must confront the powerful Apostrophe, a defector who has crossed over to Slang. She must outsmart Gut, a shape-shifting Literal who always knows what she is thinking. As Comma's rift with Full Stop widens, Grammar descends to the brink of destruction. Friend becomes foe; foe becomes ... Enter the fantastic world of Grammar and Slang, a world inhabited by words and punctuation marks--unique creatures with remarkable powers. In this amazing land, the themes of heroism, friendship, and prejudice blend with superpowers to create a suspenseful tale. Among the parts of speech, verbs and nouns reign supreme. Pronouns are lowly stand-ins. Suffixes and prefixes battle for word status. Ordinary words are Literals--shape-shifters who possess extraordinary powers derived from their meaning. This series is ideal for anyone looking for extra reading practice and for ESL learners seeking to master English. For aspiring spelling bee students, the series brings to life some of the spelling rules in the English language. It also provides an enjoyable way to expand vocabulary and discern etymology through story-telling and context.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1982937998
• ISBN13: 9781982937997
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"