The Dictator and the Hammock [Import] [Paperback]

Daniel Pennac (Author)

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Publication Date: August 28, 2007

When a fortune-teller predicts that he will one day be torn to pieces by an angry mob, the beloved dictator of Teresina hires a double to replace himself, and leaves the country. Then the double hires a double…

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About the Author

Daniel Pennac was born in Casablanca in 1944, his father being in the army. He travelled widely in his youth, in Europe, Asia and Africa, and has been employed in a number of capacities, including woodcutter, Paris cab driver, illustrator and schoolteacher. His 'Belleville Quintet', written round the character of Benjamin Malaussene has been published in many languages.

Product Details

Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Vintage Books (August 28, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0099470233
ISBN-13: 978-0099470236
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,980,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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