Daniel Pennac books in order
French author
- Born
- 1944
- Country
- France
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Q98898367
Daniel Pennac has published 7 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book, beginning with Eye of the Wolf (1984). The latest is School Blues (2007).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Daniel Pennac
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Eye of the Wolf
Daniel Pennac's most-read book.
Newest
School Blues
Published 2007.
Standalone novels in order
Dog (1982)
The Scapegoat (1985)
The Fairy Gunmother (1987)
Write to Kill (1989)
Reads Like a Novel (1992)
Better Than Life (1994)
Monsieur Malaussène (1995)
Novellas in order
Eye of the Wolf (1984)
Kamo's Escape (2004)
Non-fiction in order
School Blues (2007)
Children's books in order
The Rights of the Reader (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Scapegoat (2013)Film · from The Scapegoat
About Daniel Pennac
Daniel Pennac is a French writer. He received the Prix Renaudot in 2007 for his essay Chagrin d'école.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Daniel Pennac FAQ
- How many books has Daniel Pennac written?
- Daniel Pennac has published 7 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Daniel Pennac's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Eye of the Wolf.
- What is Daniel Pennac's latest book?
- School Blues (2007).
- What is Daniel Pennac's most famous book?
- Eye of the Wolf (1984) is Daniel Pennac's most widely read book.
- Does Daniel Pennac write under a pen name?
- Yes: Daniel Pennac has also published as Q98898367.
- Which Daniel Pennac books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Scapegoat (film, 2013).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.