The Gifts of Reading

Macfarlane, Robert & Carty-Williams, Candice & Morris, Jackie & Boyd, William

An anthology of essays about the joys of reading and of giving books, from some of the world's most beloved writers. Inspired by and including Robert Macfarlane's own essay, 'The Gifts of Reading', publishing to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read

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Beschrijving The Gifts of Reading

ISBN: 9781474624930
Pagina's: 352
Verschenen: 30-09-2021
NUR: 309

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback / softback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Orion Publishing Co

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