Children will not pretend to be enjoying books, and they will not read books because they have been told that these books are good. They are looking for delight. (Helen Dunmore)

Children will not pretend to be enjoying books, and they will not read books because they have been told that these books are good. They are looking for delight.

Helen Dunmore

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