Uroš Petrović
Uroš Petrović
Uroš Petrović (Serbian cirilic Урош Петровић) is a Serbian writer (born April 8, 1967, in Gornji Milanovac, Socialist Republic of Serbia within Yugoslavia, now Serbia), best known for his unusual novels, Riddle Tales I - V (Original title – Zagonetne priče) serial, Mysteries of Ginkgo Street (Original title – Misterije Ginkove ulice) and the first Serbian horror for children The Fifth Butterfly (Original title – Peti leptir). Dark Secrets of Ginkgo Street and Marta's Great Mysterious Adventure are also an innovative form - a novels made of riddles. Awarded for books and photographs. Chairman of Serbian Mensa (2008. - 2013.).[1] Founder of Mensa World Photo Cup.[2]
Co-author of NTC System of learning.[3]
Bibliography
- Aven (2003, 2005)
- Stories From Other Side (2004)
- Riddle Tales (2006)
- Riddle Tales II (2006)
- The Fifth Butterfly (2007)
- Riddle Tales III (2007)
- Mysteries of Ginkgo Street (2008)
- Riddle Tales IV (2009)
- Dark Secrets of Ginkgo Street (2011)
- Riddle Tales V (2012)
- Children Of Bestragija (2013)
- Secret Skills of Marta Smart (2013)
- Marta's Great Mysterious Adventure (2014)
Filmography
- The Fifth Butterfly (2014) writer
Awards
- ATIPIKA AWARD 2005 First Prize and The best author of unusual literature
- NEVEN AWARD 2006 for Riddle Tales and Riddle Tales II
- DOSITEJ AWARD 2006 for Riddle Tales and Riddle Tales II
- RADE OBRENOVIC AWARD 2007 for the best novel for children The Fifth Butterfly
- FEATHER OF DOSITEJ AWARD 2007 for the best book Riddle Tales III
- GORDANA BRAJOVIC AWARD 2008 for the best book Mysteries of Ginkgo Street
- NEVEN AWARD 2008 for the best book of popular science Mysteries of Ginkgo Street
- ESTROVERSO AWARD 2009 for the best translation to Italian language Mysteries of Ginkgo Street, translated by Brunella Anastasi and Valentina Sileo
- GOLDEN BADGE 2009 of Cultural and Educational Community of Serbia for contribution to national culture
- ZMAJ CHILDREN GAMES AWARD 2011 for outstanding contribution to contemporary expression in literature for children
- FEATHER OF DOSITEJ AWARD 2011 for the best book Dark Secrets of Ginkgo Street
- FEATHER OF DOSITEJ AWARD 2012 for the best book Riddle Tales V
- RADE OBRENOVIC AWARD 2013 for the best novel for children Children of Bestragija
External links
References
- ↑ List of Mensans
- ↑ http://www.mensa.rs/en/photocup/history/
- ↑ http://www.ntcucenje.com/strucni-tim/