The Rights of the Reader

The Rights of the ReaderBy: Daniel Pennac Illustrator: Quentin Blake Passionate and witty. . . . Affirming. Booklist This witty, refreshing treatise from a celebrated author and seasoned teacher is a passionate defense of readingjust 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

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and whole new worlds discovered by space-exploring probes in this beautifully illustrated children's book that is crammed with amazing facts

his illustrations timeless favorites because

DK Super Readers Level 4: Moon Landings will introduce kids to the human fascination with the Moon and will assist them in learning about the scientists

Minecraft Young Readers: Escape from the Nether

At the dawn of the next world war

how a rare gemstone changes color

* Winner of the William Hill Sports Book Of The Year Award

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The Beach by Alex Garland—both a national bestseller and his debut—is a highly accomplished and suspenseful novel that fixates on a generation in their twenties

enjoying a solo trip or a family visit with children