--- product_id: 1213193 title: "It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences" price: "KD 5.39" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1213193-it-was-the-best-of-sentences-it-was-the-worst store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences **Price:** KD 5.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences - **How much does it cost?** KD 5.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1213193-it-was-the-best-of-sentences-it-was-the-worst) ## 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 desertcart.com: It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences: 9781580087407: Casagrande, June: Books Review: Great teaching pedagogy for this kind of thing - This book is a gem. Buy it. Read it. Immerse yourself in it. I've bought several books on writing; this is the only one I've finished reading. In fact, I'm reading it a second time. And when I'm done, I'll read it a third time. In this book, June shows us how a basic knowledge of grammar can improve our writing. Appendix A on the formation of sentences complements the book proper. Each chapter abounds with cogent instruction--examples are provided, errors are pointed out and suggestions given on how to fix them. Great teaching pedagogy for this kind of thing. I do have a quibble, though. For some reason, Miss Casagrande despises the semicolon. So much so, that she omits it from Appendix B--on punctuation. Sure, she does state that a lot of people having trouble using the semicolon. But isn't that all the more reason to explain it? So that we don't continue to misuse it? Furthermore, I have seen deft uses of the semicolon by expert writers; surely, the semicolon has its place. One qualification: I am a novice writer (and I use the term "writer" loosely); therefore, the great benefit that I have gained from reading this book--is because there is much I don't know. However, I suspect that writers who are more skillful than I, can still pick up a thing or two. Regardless, it's always good to review the fundamentals. Overall: Great book. Full of humor. Marvelous read. Review: Get it on your reference shelf ASAP - I can’t recommend this book strongly enough. Not only is it informative, but it’s presented in such a way that it’s not tedious. Dare I even say . . . fun? Though I already knew many of the basics that dealt with punctuation and grammar, I bought this book with the intention of honing my editing skills. Sentence structure is something I’m always on the lookout to improve while editing, so I truly enjoyed the chapters that dealt with word-by-word dissection of ad copy, paragraphs, opening lines, and more. I have to admit, I looked at some of those and thought, “Well, that’s not so bad,” and then cringed at how many things had to change to make the clearest sentence possible. As I continued to read, though, the errors became more and more obvious, and I didn’t feel nearly as lacking in my observational skills. If you’re a writer, you need to read this. Perhaps more than once. It can only help you in making your writing tighter. If you’re an editor, this little book should be on your reference shelf as one of the handiest guides you’ll ever own. The very end of the book, in fact, is one of my favorite parts: an appendix that lists the most incriminating errors you can make—the ones that will brand you as a hack and tell your readers “the writer is out of her element,” according to Ms. Casagrande. They’re the misused words that drive grammarphiles insane, and the very stuff that will drive an Internet argument off-topic and down the road of personal insults in a heartbeat. If you’re a homeschooler, you need to get this for yourself and your kids and start them off right, with an instructional book that won’t bore them to tears. After all, with chapter titles such as “Antique Desk Suitable for Lady with Thick Legs and Large Drawers,” how can you go wrong? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #66,491 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Grammar Reference (Books) #82 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books) #83 in Writing Skill Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (767) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.59 x 7.01 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 158008740X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1580087407 | | Item Weight | 6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | July 27, 2010 | | Publisher | Ten Speed Press | ## Images ![It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n1jBLznaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great teaching pedagogy for this kind of thing *by J***N on August 11, 2015* This book is a gem. Buy it. Read it. Immerse yourself in it. I've bought several books on writing; this is the only one I've finished reading. In fact, I'm reading it a second time. And when I'm done, I'll read it a third time. In this book, June shows us how a basic knowledge of grammar can improve our writing. Appendix A on the formation of sentences complements the book proper. Each chapter abounds with cogent instruction--examples are provided, errors are pointed out and suggestions given on how to fix them. Great teaching pedagogy for this kind of thing. I do have a quibble, though. For some reason, Miss Casagrande despises the semicolon. So much so, that she omits it from Appendix B--on punctuation. Sure, she does state that a lot of people having trouble using the semicolon. But isn't that all the more reason to explain it? So that we don't continue to misuse it? Furthermore, I have seen deft uses of the semicolon by expert writers; surely, the semicolon has its place. One qualification: I am a novice writer (and I use the term "writer" loosely); therefore, the great benefit that I have gained from reading this book--is because there is much I don't know. However, I suspect that writers who are more skillful than I, can still pick up a thing or two. Regardless, it's always good to review the fundamentals. Overall: Great book. Full of humor. Marvelous read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get it on your reference shelf ASAP *by L***E on June 28, 2017* I can’t recommend this book strongly enough. Not only is it informative, but it’s presented in such a way that it’s not tedious. Dare I even say . . . fun? Though I already knew many of the basics that dealt with punctuation and grammar, I bought this book with the intention of honing my editing skills. Sentence structure is something I’m always on the lookout to improve while editing, so I truly enjoyed the chapters that dealt with word-by-word dissection of ad copy, paragraphs, opening lines, and more. I have to admit, I looked at some of those and thought, “Well, that’s not so bad,” and then cringed at how many things had to change to make the clearest sentence possible. As I continued to read, though, the errors became more and more obvious, and I didn’t feel nearly as lacking in my observational skills. If you’re a writer, you need to read this. Perhaps more than once. It can only help you in making your writing tighter. If you’re an editor, this little book should be on your reference shelf as one of the handiest guides you’ll ever own. The very end of the book, in fact, is one of my favorite parts: an appendix that lists the most incriminating errors you can make—the ones that will brand you as a hack and tell your readers “the writer is out of her element,” according to Ms. Casagrande. They’re the misused words that drive grammarphiles insane, and the very stuff that will drive an Internet argument off-topic and down the road of personal insults in a heartbeat. If you’re a homeschooler, you need to get this for yourself and your kids and start them off right, with an instructional book that won’t bore them to tears. After all, with chapter titles such as “Antique Desk Suitable for Lady with Thick Legs and Large Drawers,” how can you go wrong? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful, sometimes enlightening, consistently entertaining *by M***J on April 6, 2014* I liked Verlyn Klingenborg's book 'Several Short Sentences about Writing' more, for its unusual format and its clear messages about the writer's craft and the challenge of sentences. On the other hand, 'It was the best of sentences..' has more about grammar and placement of words and clauses. Examples of how the author parses a draft sentence and makes it a better sentence are interesting and ultimately may be what I take away most from the book. ## Frequently Bought Together - It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences - The Best Punctuation Book, Period: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson - The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know --- ## 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.com.kw/products/1213193-it-was-the-best-of-sentences-it-was-the-worst](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1213193-it-was-the-best-of-sentences-it-was-the-worst) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*