Eva-Lis Wuorio facts for kids
Eva-Lis Wuorio (born November 12, 1918 – died 1988) was a talented writer from Finland. She was born in a city called Viipuri in Finland. When she was young, her family moved to Canada, where she went to school. Later in her life, she lived in the Channel Islands. Eva-Lis Wuorio was best known for writing exciting books for children and young adults.
The Life of Eva-Lis Wuorio
Eva-Lis Wuorio was born on November 12, 1918, in Viipuri, Finland. Her family decided to move to Canada when she was a child. She grew up and received her education there.
After living in Canada for some time, Eva-Lis Wuorio moved to the Channel Islands. These islands are located off the coast of France. She continued her writing career from there. She passed away in 1988 in Ruovesi, Finland.
Books for Young Readers
Eva-Lis Wuorio wrote many wonderful stories. Most of her books were for children and young adults. Her stories often took readers on adventures or explored interesting places.
Here are some of the books she wrote:
- Return of the Viking, 1955
- The Canadian Twins (illustrated by Val Biro), 1956
- The Island of Fish in the Trees (illustrated by Edward Ardizzone), 1962
- The Woman with the Portuguese Basket, 1963
- The Land of Right Up and Down (illustrated by Edward Ardizzone), 1964
- The Terror Factor, 1965
- Tal and the Magic Barruget (illustrated by Bettina), 1965
- Z for Zaborra, 1965
- October Treasure, 1966
- Midsummer Lokki, 1966 (also known as Explosion!)
- Venture at Midsummer, 1967
- Forbidden Adventure, 1967
- Kali and the Golden Mirror (illustrated by Edward Ardizzone), 1967
- Save Alice!, 1968
- The Happiness Flower (illustrated by Don Bolognese), 1969
- The Singing Canoe (illustrated by Irving Boker), 1969
- Code: Polonaise, 1971
- To Fight in Silence, 1973
- Escape If You Can: 13 Tales of the Preternatural, 1977
- Detour to Danger, 1981
