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Patronus Charm · 02-03-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Embem

Bit strange... to get a french award.... surely each country has enough of their own people to honour?

Yes, but her books have influenced so many children to become avid readers, more so than any other children's author in history (based on sales), so...if she has boosted the FRENCH children's love of books - an honour is certainly due!

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Patronus Charm Doxy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,438	My Cherie Amour Quote: Originally Posted by Embem Bit strange... to get a french award.... surely each country has enough of their own people to honour? Yes, but her books have influenced so many children to become avid readers, more so than any other children's author in history (based on sales), so...if she has boosted the FRENCH children's love of books - an honour is certainly due! __________________ Cherie