Product Overview
From Follett
Translation of: Comme un roman. "Drawing on his experiences as a child, a parent, and an inner-city teacher, Pennac reflects on the power of story and on how we learn to read: what helps us and what gets in the way. He reminds us of our right to read anything, anywhere, at any time--as long as we are enjoying ourselves."--Back cover.
From the Publisher
"Passionate and witty. . . . Affirming." -- Booklist
This witty, refreshing treatise from a celebrated author and seasoned teacher is a passionate defense of reading--just for the joy of it. Drawing on his experiences as a child, a parent, and an inner-city teacher in Paris, Daniel Pennac reflects on the power of story and reminds us of our right to read anything, anywhere, anytime, so long as we are enjoying ourselves. Foreword and illustrations by Quentin Blake.