--- product_id: 4867382 title: "The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop - The Complete Reference Book of Phonics and Spelling. Learn All About Spelling Rules, Grammar, and Master The English Language." price: "€ 47.63" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4867382-the-abc-s-and-all-their-tricks-by-margaret-m store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop - The Complete Reference Book of Phonics and Spelling. Learn All About Spelling Rules, Grammar, and Master The English Language. **Price:** € 47.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop - The Complete Reference Book of Phonics and Spelling. Learn All About Spelling Rules, Grammar, and Master The English Language. - **How much does it cost?** € 47.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4867382-the-abc-s-and-all-their-tricks-by-margaret-m) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop - The Complete Reference Book of Phonics and Spelling. Learn All About Spelling Rules, Grammar, and Master The English Language. [Margaret M. Bishop] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop - The Complete Reference Book of Phonics and Spelling. Learn All About Spelling Rules, Grammar, and Master The English Language. Review: Great for anyone who hopes to help a youngster become not only a great reader, but a great speller as well! - This is a scholarly work, and a godsend for a reading tutor, a homeschooling parent, or for anyone who hopes to help a youngster become not only a great reader, but a great speller as well. Similar to the founder of "Weight Watchers" (who drew from publicly-available studies as the diet's basis) this author has crafted a system using mainly government documents as her resource. She combed through crucial studies which proved, beyond a doubt, that English is, indeed, primarily phonetic -- which so many people often argue, endlessly, is NOT true! She cleverly groups her examples by age-appropriateness, making it oh-so-easy for a teacher to postpone any potentially confusing exceptions until the student is older. The resulting strong foundation, thus created, encourages a student rather than DIScouraging -- I love it! She also presented the clearest explanation I've ever read as to the function of vowels and consonants, and their initial roles in the ancient Latin language. Leaving no stone unturned, she explores each and every sound in our spoken language, and how that sound translates to the written word. I was especially captivated (not to mention profoundly saddened) by her section on Dr. Orton and his studies on dyslexia, and how few TRULY dyslexic individuals he came across -- as opposed to those he was able to remedy simply by returning to this basic phonetic method of instruction. I refer to this book often in my private tutoring, as I face more and more "whole language" students, of varying ages, who resort to word-guessing and have no idea how the individual letters relate to sounds. How can such a student properly decode a difficult S.A.T./A.C.T reading section, if crucial words are being misconstrued and misinterpreted? Phonics taught everyone from pioneers to American presidents, and lasted for 1500 years, until 20th-century beliefs tried to turn the whole educational system on its head, IMHO. This book now joins "Why Johnny Can't Read", and "Why Johnny STILL Can't Read" among my treasured tomes. Thank you, Margaret M. Bishop -- you have helped many, as you must know! Review: Homeschool essential - This is a super good book with all the reasons why our language is the way it is and how to teach your children. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #131,523 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Language Experience Approach to Teaching #18 in Phonetics & Phonics Reference #2,992 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,100) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 9 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0880621494 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0880621496 | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | January 12, 1986 | | Publisher | Mott Media | ## Images ![The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop - The Complete Reference Book of Phonics and Spelling. Learn All About Spelling Rules, Grammar, and Master The English Language. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vxv+ivkWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for anyone who hopes to help a youngster become not only a great reader, but a great speller as well! *by D***A on April 20, 2015* This is a scholarly work, and a godsend for a reading tutor, a homeschooling parent, or for anyone who hopes to help a youngster become not only a great reader, but a great speller as well. Similar to the founder of "Weight Watchers" (who drew from publicly-available studies as the diet's basis) this author has crafted a system using mainly government documents as her resource. She combed through crucial studies which proved, beyond a doubt, that English is, indeed, primarily phonetic -- which so many people often argue, endlessly, is NOT true! She cleverly groups her examples by age-appropriateness, making it oh-so-easy for a teacher to postpone any potentially confusing exceptions until the student is older. The resulting strong foundation, thus created, encourages a student rather than DIScouraging -- I love it! She also presented the clearest explanation I've ever read as to the function of vowels and consonants, and their initial roles in the ancient Latin language. Leaving no stone unturned, she explores each and every sound in our spoken language, and how that sound translates to the written word. I was especially captivated (not to mention profoundly saddened) by her section on Dr. Orton and his studies on dyslexia, and how few TRULY dyslexic individuals he came across -- as opposed to those he was able to remedy simply by returning to this basic phonetic method of instruction. I refer to this book often in my private tutoring, as I face more and more "whole language" students, of varying ages, who resort to word-guessing and have no idea how the individual letters relate to sounds. How can such a student properly decode a difficult S.A.T./A.C.T reading section, if crucial words are being misconstrued and misinterpreted? Phonics taught everyone from pioneers to American presidents, and lasted for 1500 years, until 20th-century beliefs tried to turn the whole educational system on its head, IMHO. This book now joins "Why Johnny Can't Read", and "Why Johnny STILL Can't Read" among my treasured tomes. Thank you, Margaret M. Bishop -- you have helped many, as you must know! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Homeschool essential *by D***W on January 8, 2026* This is a super good book with all the reasons why our language is the way it is and how to teach your children. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Reference Guide for Phonetic Spelling *by M***E on September 20, 2014* "The ABC's and All Their Tricks" (1985) is aimed at teachers who are interested in phonics, but it is a favorite among home schooling parents and tutors. It's a reference book, not a phonics program, that has alphabetized word lists according to the 74 English phonograms or ways of spelling the 44 sounds of English. Curious about why CH is pronounced like / k / in mechanic but like / sh / or / ch / in others? Look up "CH as in Christmas." (Words with CH as in chorus come from Greek; words with CH as in chef come from French.) You'll find words that follow that rule, cross references, exceptions, words grouped in 3 categories from basic, high school, and college levels, and a blurb about the spelling and maybe some history of it. There is chapter after chapter about spelling rules, pronunciation rules, stressed syllables, silent letters, discussion of studies on phonetic reading, Latin words, Latin accent and spelling rules, and notes to remedial teachers. This would be a useful supplement to any good phonics program to help teachers / parents answer students' questions instead of saying "It's an exception. Just memorize it." Mott Media also publishes "Phonics Made Plain," a wall chart and 74 flash cards keyed to this book. Another good book that blends nicely with this one, yet is more concise, is "Uncovering the Logic of English." --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4867382-the-abc-s-and-all-their-tricks-by-margaret-m](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4867382-the-abc-s-and-all-their-tricks-by-margaret-m) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*