Description
About the Author
Daniel Pennac was born in 1944 in Morocco. He was a teacher before becoming a writer of books for children and a series of hugely successful humorous novels. A continued interest in education and social affairs led to his book The Rights of the Reader, and thereafter to School Blues, for which he won the Prix Renaudot.
Sarah Ardizzone has won the Scott Moncrieff Prize for her translation of Faiza Guene's first novel, Just Like Tomorrow. Her fresh, new translation of Pennac's The Rights of the Reader (Walker Books) is a natural prelude to School Blues.
Quentin Blake, an artist of world renown and first ever Children's Laureate, has collaborated with Pennac on several books, including The Rights of the Reader.
Reviews
'What Pennac has to say in this impressionistic, entertaining, provocative and insightful book is of relevance to anyone involved in education. 9/10.' Martin Spice, TES. * TES *
'Describes what faces a school dunce when the teacher before him cannot recall what it felt like to be ignorant ... Playfully written ... School Blues joyously combines the profound with the seemingly trivial. It gently reminds readers how ignorant it is to have forgotten what it felt like to have but little knowledge' Economist. * Economist *
'Should be read by any teacher or parent who wishes to understand the flaws in our education system' Frank Burbage, TLS. * TLS *
Awards
Winner of Prix Renaudot 2007.
Book Information
ISBN 9781906694876
Author Daniel Pennac
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint MacLehose Press
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 202g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 148mm * 20mm