Tooth and Nail: A Novel Approach to the New SAT

INCLUDES MORE THAN 1300 ESSENTIAL TEST WORDS

Both a thrilling mystery and a test-prep masterclass, Tooth and Nail is an entertaining, genius way to conquer the vocabulary section of SATs and ACTs.

Imagine you could study for entrance exams while reading a mystery novel. Underneath Tooth and Nail's whimsical and propulsive plot is a truly effective SAT and ACT vocabulary-building program—complete with numerous reading comprehension exercises and more than 1300 of SAT examiners' favorite test words. This is a perfect book for students looking to improve reading comprehension and enjoy a good story all at the same time.

CHARLES HARRINGTON ELSTER is a writer, broadcaster, and logophile-a lover of words. He is the author of several books, including The Big Book of Beastly Mispronunciations, Verbal Advantage, and There's a Word for It. He is also a guest contributor to the On Language column of the New York Times Magazine. He lives in San Diego.