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The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren

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4.2 out of 5
Based on 107 Ratings and 25 Reviews

Book Description
In 1959, Iona and Peter Opie published the first of their major studies of the games and customs of children. The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren, the first book to uncover and thoroughly explore "the curious lore passing between children between 6-14," was based on contributions by 5,000 children from different parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. A delightful collection of the ri... More
Book Information
PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingPaperback (16 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages448
ISBN-100192820591
ISBN-13978-0192820594
Publication Date08/27/1987
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About Iona Opie (Author) : Iona Opie is a published author, compiler, and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Iona Opie include Winnie-the-Pooh. : An article from: The Horn Book... more
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About Peter Opie (Author) : Peter Opie is a published author, compiler, and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Peter Opie include The Oxford Book of Children's Verse (Oxford Boo... more
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