Children simply don't make the distinction; a book is either good or bad. And some of the books they think are good are very, very bad indeed.
Mark HaddonIf kids like a picture book, they're going to read it at least 50 times. Read anything that often, and even minor imperfections start to feel like gravel in the bed.
Mark HaddonI like having my back pressed against a wall and being made to work harder so I don't embarrass myself.
Mark HaddonAnd this shows that sometimes people want to be stupid and they do not want to know the truth.
Mark Haddon