Daniel Pennac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daniel Pennacchioni
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| Born | Daniel Pennacchioni 1 December 1944 Casablanca, French Morocco |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | French |
| Notable awards | Prix Renaudot 2007 |
Daniel Pennac (whose real name is Daniel Pennacchioni) is a famous French writer. He was born on December 1, 1944, in Casablanca, which was then part of French Morocco. He is well-known for his interesting stories and unique writing style.
In 2007, Daniel Pennac won a major award called the Prix Renaudot. He received it for his book Chagrin d'école, which is an essay.
About Daniel Pennac
Daniel Pennac was the youngest of four sons in his family. His family had roots in Corsica and Provence, France. His father was an army officer, and his mother loved to read and taught herself many things.
Because of his father's job, Daniel moved around a lot as a child. He lived in many different places, including countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. These travels gave him many experiences that might have inspired his later writing.
His father also loved poetry, which helped Daniel discover his own love for books. He spent a lot of time reading stories from his family's library and at school.
Becoming a Writer
After finishing his studies in Nice, Daniel Pennac became a teacher. This job helped him connect with young people. Soon, he started writing books especially for children.
One of his most famous series is "La Saga Malaussène." These books tell the adventures of a character named Benjamin Malaussène and his family. They live in Belleville, Paris, and Benjamin often finds himself in funny or tricky situations.
Daniel Pennac's writing style is very special. He can be very funny and use his imagination a lot, like in the Malaussène series. But he can also write serious and thoughtful books, such as his essay "Comme un roman." He even wrote a comic book called Débauche with Jacques Tardi.
Awards and Recognition
Daniel Pennac has won many important awards for his books. These awards show how much people appreciate his writing.
- In 1990, he won the "Prix du Livre Inter" for his book La petite marchande de prose.
- His 1984 novel L'œil du loup was translated into English as Eye of the Wolf. This translation won the British Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation in 2005.
- In 2002, he received the Grinzane Cavour Prize.
- He won the prestigious Prix Renaudot in 2007 for Chagrin d'école.
- In 2008, he was given the "Grand Prix Metropolis bleu" for all of his amazing work.
- The University of Bologna gave him an honorary degree in pedagogy (the study of teaching) in 2013.
- Most recently, in 2023, Daniel Pennac received the Raymond Chandler Award.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Pennac para niños
