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American Bee : The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds
American Bee The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds
Author: James Maguire
What the bestselling Word Freak did for Scrabble, this riveting narrative now does for the National Spelling Bee.  Here is a captivating slice of Americana - part sporting event, part absorbing human drama, and part celebration of the magic of words. Every spring in the nation's capital, after a starting pool of 10 million k...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781594862144
ISBN-10: 1594862141
Publication Date: 5/1/2006
Pages: 370
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3.8 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Rodale Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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BsMommy avatar reviewed American Bee : The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds on + 2 more book reviews
I found this book to be a bit on the boring side... However, it REALLY does delve into the world of the children that get so deeply involved in the National Spelling Bee...


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