Anne Holm

Danish writer
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroDanish writer
PlacesDenmark
wasWriter Journalist Children's writer
Work fieldJournalism Literature
Gender
Female
Birth10 September 1922, Oksbøl, Varde Municipality, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Death27 December 1998 (aged 76 years)
Star signVirgo
The details

Biography

Anne Holm, born Else Anne Jørgensen (10 September 1922 – 27 December 1998) was a Danish journalist and children's writer. At times she also wrote under the pseudonym Adrien de Chandelle. Her books are typically recommended to age groups 5–19 years, but they include elements even for adult readers. Her best-known book is I Am David (1963), adapted for a 2003 film; (also published as North to Freedom), which tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who escapes from a concentration camp and travels through Europe. It won the ALA Notable Book award in 1965, the 1963 Best Scandinavian Children's Book award and the Boys Club of America Junior Book Award Gold Medal.

Another well known book by Holm is Peter (1966), which tells the story of a teenage boy who travels in time to ancient Greece and medieval England.

She married Johan C Holm in 1949.

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