Maria Gripe

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Maria Gripe, born 1923 in Vaxholm, Sweden, is a Swedish author of books for children and young people, often written in a magical and mystical tone.

Her books have won many awards, including in 1974 the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, and are translated into about 30 languages.

[edit] Books in English translation

  • Hugo and Josephine (Hugo och Josefin)
  • Hugo (Hugo)
  • Josephine (Josefin)
  • In the Time of the Bells (I klockornas tid)
  • The Glassblower's Children (Glasblåsarns barn)
  • Pappa Pellerin's Daughter (Pappa Pellerins dotter)
  • The Night Daddy (Nattpappan)
  • Julia's House (Julias hus och nattpappan)
  • Elvis and his Secret (Elvis Karlsson)
  • Elvis and his Friends (Elvis! Elvis!)
  • The Land Beyond (Landet utanför)
  • The Green Coat (...ellen, dellen...)
  • Agnes Cecilia (Agnes Cecilia)