The Uncommon Reader

The Uncommon Reader
This is a clever and really funny short story by Alan Bennett who is also the author of Lady in a Van which was at the movies a little while ago.

The central character in this story is the Queen who has by accident discovered reading for enjoyment.  She becomes an avid reader but this takes her away from all the things that she must do.  It impacts on her relationships, her opinions and changes her world view.  The Queen starts to question the way things are run. Everyone wants to stop her reading! Quite the opposite of what we want for our students!

It is an easy and short read of 123pages.  I am happy to lend it to you.