Anna Starobinets facts for kids
Anna Starobinets (born in 1978) is a talented Russian writer. She is known for her exciting stories and scripts. People sometimes call her the "Russian Queen of Horror" because of her scary and supernatural books for adults. But she also writes wonderful fairy tales and detective stories especially for children!
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About Anna Starobinets
Anna Starobinets was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1978. She has two children and a pet poodle. She loves reading, and her favorite book is American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
Anna Starobinets's Books
Anna Starobinets has written many different kinds of books. Her first collection of short stories, An Awkward Age (published in 2010), was very popular. These stories are set in Moscow and other mysterious worlds. They have been translated into seven languages, so many people around the world can read them.
Children's Books
Anna Starobinets writes many exciting books for young readers. Her book Catlantis (published in 2015) was one of her first children's books translated into English. The Telegraph newspaper even listed it as one of the "Best Christmas books for children" in 2015. The Guardian newspaper called it a "madcap and highly original adventure."
She also wrote 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, and you might know them as:
- In the Wolf's Lair (2018)
- A Predator's Rights (2019)
- Claws of Rage (2019)
- The Plucker (2019)
Other Works
In 2017, Anna Starobinets wrote a very personal book called Look At Him. It is a non-fiction story about a challenging experience in her life. Her book Lis'i Brody (which means "Fox Fords" in Russian) was released in 2022. It was called "one of the best novels of 2022" by a magazine called Mir Fantastiki.
Awards and Recognition
Anna Starobinets is a recognized writer. In 2018, she received the European SF Award. This award is given to amazing science fiction and fantasy writers. She won in the "Hall of Fame: Best Author" category, which is a great honor!
See also
In Spanish: Anna Starobinets para niños
