Dennis Jürgensen facts for kids
Dennis Jürgensen (born 3 February 1961) is a very popular Danish writer. He writes exciting books for kids and young adults. Many young people in Denmark know who he is. He even has a fan club with lots of members!
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Who is Dennis Jürgensen?
Dennis Jürgensen was born on February 3, 1961. He is known for writing many different types of books. He writes mostly for young people. However, some of his books are also enjoyed by adults.
What Kinds of Books Does He Write?
Dennis Jürgensen writes in many different styles. His favorite types of stories are fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Sometimes, he even mixes these styles together! He has also written crime stories, books about love, and realistic novels.
A special part of his writing is his humor. He loves to make his readers laugh. He once said that his biggest wish was for someone to laugh so hard while reading his book that people on the bus would turn around and look!
His Life and Career
Dennis Jürgensen grew up in Brønshøj, which is a part of Copenhagen. Today, he lives in Rødovre. He did well in school, except for Danish class.
After finishing school in 1978, he tried to become a writer. He sent his stories to many publishers. In the summer of 1981, a publisher named Kristian Tellerup from the company Tellerup finally said yes!
His First Big Success
His first book was called Love at First Hiccup. It was a novel for young adults about love, filled with lots of humor. It was published in the autumn of 1981. The book was a huge success and has been printed more than 20 times!
In 1999, Love at First Hiccup was made into a movie. It also became very popular in Denmark. Since then, Dennis Jürgensen has written over 50 books. He has also helped make three movies, including the film based on his first book. The movie starred Robert Hansen and Sofie Lassen-Kahlke.
Dennis Jürgensen does not often appear on TV or in the news. However, in 2014, he was a guest on a radio show called Syvkabalen. On the show, he talked openly about his work as a writer and why he loves to write.
