Annika Thor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Annika Thor
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| Born | 2 July 1950 (age 75) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
Annika Thor, born on July 2, 1950, is a talented Swedish author and screenwriter. She is well-known for her books, especially those for children and teenagers. She even won the prestigious August Prize for her book Truth or Dare in 1997!
About Annika Thor
Annika Thor was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a librarian, a journalist, and a screenwriter. Her writing career has been very successful.
She won the August Prize for her children's story Truth or Dare in 1997. She also received the German state award for children's fiction, called the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis, for her book A Faraway Island in 1999.
Stories for Young Readers
Annika Thor has written many books for young people. One of her most famous novels is Faraway Island. This story is about children who had to leave their homes during a difficult time in history and found safety on an island in Sweden.
The book Faraway Island has three sequels: Lily Pond, Deep Sea, and Open Sea. These books continue the adventures of the children. Annika Thor has written 15 books for children and teenagers. She has also written three books for adults. Her stories have been translated into 17 different languages, so many people around the world can read them!
Books by Annika Thor
Here are some of Annika Thor's popular books:
- Faraway Island (Original title: En ö i havet)
- Lily Pond (Original title: Näckrosdammen)
- Deep Sea (Original title: Havets djup)
- Open Sea (Original title: Öppet hav)
- Lighthouse and the Stars (Original title: Fyr och stjärnor)
- Truth or Dare (Original title: Sanning eller konsekvens)
- If Not Now, When? (Original title: Om inte nu så när?)
