Aimée Sommerfelt facts for kids

Aimée Sommerfelt (born Nicoline Aimée Dedichen) was a Norwegian writer. She wrote many books for children and young adults. She was born on April 8, 1892, and passed away on August 7, 1975.

Aimée Sommerfelt is best known for her book The Road to Agra, which came out in 1959. This book was first published in the United States in 1961. It was translated into English by Evelyn Ramsden. For The Road to Agra, Sommerfelt won two important awards: the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the Josette Frank Award.

About Aimée Sommerfelt's Life

Aimée Sommerfelt was born as Nicoline Aimée Dedichen. Her father, Henrik Arnold Thaulow Dedichen, was a psychiatrist. Her mother was Antoinette Pauline Marie Nyblin.

She later married Alf Sommerfelt, who was a linguist. A linguist is someone who studies languages.

Later in her life, Aimée Sommerfelt became blind.

What Aimée Sommerfelt Wrote About

Aimée Sommerfelt's books often focused on important social issues. She wrote about social justice, which means fairness for everyone in society.

Her stories often featured child characters. These characters faced very difficult situations. For example, they might deal with poverty or challenges during wartime.

Famous Books by Aimée Sommerfelt

Here are some of her well-known books:

• Miriam (1950)
• The Road to Agra (1959) – This book was translated into English in 1961.
• The White Bungalow (1962) – This is a follow-up book to The Road to Agra.
• My Name Is Pablo (1964)
• No Easy Way (1967)