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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 1986
Gr 5-9 Each of the 12 brief chapters is filled with interesting facts about names and naming. The conversational writing style suits the topic well. The authors begin with a lively account of how the need for surnames was first recognized and how the names actually developed. Although they concentrate on the West, African and Eastern customs and names are also discussed. The check...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


