Anna Starobinets facts for kids
Anna Alfredovna Starobinets (born in 1978) is a famous Russian writer and scriptwriter. People often call her the "Russian Queen of Horror" because of her scary stories. She writes many different kinds of books, including novels, short stories, and books for children. She says she writes "horror and supernatural fiction for adults" and also "fairy and detective stories for children."
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About Anna
Anna Starobinets was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1978. She has two children and a pet poodle. After a difficult time in 2017, she found it hard to write for about 18 months. She has shared that her favorite book is American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
Her Books and Writing
Anna Starobinets is known for her exciting and sometimes spooky stories.
Early Works
Her first published book was a collection of short stories called An Awkward Age (2010). This book was very popular and was a finalist for a big Russian book prize. It has "chilling short stories set in the streets of Moscow and various creepy parallel worlds." This book has been translated into seven different languages. People said it was a "stunning debut" and a very "insightful" look at life.
Children's Books
Anna Starobinets also writes wonderful books for children.
Catlantis
Catlantis (2015) was her first children's book to be translated into English. It was listed as one of the "Best Christmas books for children" by The Daily Telegraph. The Guardian newspaper called it a "madcap and highly original adventure."
The Beastly Crimes Series
She has written a fun four-book series for children called The Beastly Crimes books. These books are like detective stories with animal characters. They have been published in English as:
- In the Wolf's Lair (2018)
- A Predator's Rights (2019)
- Claws of Rage (2019)
- The Plucker (2019)
Other Notable Works
In 2017, she wrote Look At Him, which is a non-fiction book about a very personal and difficult experience. Her book Lis'i Brody (which means Fox Fords in Russian) was called "one of the best novels of 2022" by a magazine called Mir Fantastiki.
Awards
Anna Starobinets received the European SF Award in 2018. She won in the "Hall of Fame: Best Author" category, which is a big honor for science fiction and fantasy writers.
See Also
In Spanish: Anna Starobinets para niños
