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The Rights of the Reader
By Daniel Pennac
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Humane, humorous and deeply felt, this is a unique book about reading.
This book 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.
- "The Rights of the Reader" has sold over a million copies in France.
- "All that really needs to be said about it is that every parent, every junior school teacher and every teacher of English should read it" - The Children's Book Magazine.
About the author
Daniel Pennac is one of the most translated authors in France, with books including "Dog" and "Eye of the Wolf" appearing in more than thirty languages worldwide.
About the illustrator
Quentin Blake is one of the best known children's author/illustrators, illustrating books by Roald Dahl, John Yeoman and Michael Rosen.
ISBN:
9781406300918
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
January 1, 2007
Dimensions:
120 x 190mm, 208pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$16.95
New Zealand RRP:
$19.99
Stock Level:
In Stock