The Rights of the Reader
Daniel Pennac author Sarah Ardizzone translator Quentin Blake illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:2nd Oct '06
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Humane, humorous and deeply felt, this is a unique book about reading.
The Rights of the Reader, which has sold over a million copies in France, grew from celebrated French writer Daniel Pennac's experiences of teaching in "challenging" schools. Central to the book is his belief that readers have rights: to read what, how, where and when they want, and – if they choose – the right NOT to read. This fresh new translation combines the talents of award-winning translator Sarah Adams and renowned artist Quentin Blake, who illustrates and introduces the work.
A refreshing and inspirational book that should never go out of print. * National Literacy Trust *
A wonderfully economical and witty exploration of why we read and why we don't. -- Josh Lacey * The Guardian *
ISBN: 9781406300918
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 8mm
Weight: 170g
176 pages