English spelling has an undeserved reputation as unreliable and riddled with frustrating quirks. In the pages of this book, you'll find stories, examples, and explanations that will reorient your perspective and reveal the integrated system that makes sense of the spelling of English words. This book will introduce the structural (morphological) framework that is present in every English word, reveal the signals of relationships that are embedded in our most interesting spellings, and provide enlightening evidence to support a reevaluation of some traditional spelling rules. The compelling explanations of English spelling contained in this book allow all of us to understand and reconstruct many spellings, rather than memorizing them, while expanding vocabulary and deepening reading comprehension. This is particularly important for those with dyslexia. Set aside what you know about spelling for the moment, and take a journey below the surface of words. Together, we'll uncover the surprising coherence, depth, and clarity of the English writing system.

How does spelling work? -- The framework of spelling -- Relationships between spoken and written words -- Establishing the identity of words -- Putting it all together.