Gert Nygårdshaug facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gert Nygårdshaug
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Nygårdshaug at the 2011 Oslo Book Festival
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| Born | Gert Hermod Nygårdshaug 22 March 1946 Tynset, Norway |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Poetry, children's books, novels |
| Notable works | Crime fiction novels featuring Fredric Drum |
Gert Hermod Nygårdshaug (born March 22, 1946, in Tynset, Norway) is a famous Norwegian writer. He writes many different kinds of books, like poems, children's stories, and novels. He is especially known for his exciting crime novels about a food-loving detective named Fredric Drum.
About Gert Nygårdshaug
Gert Nygårdshaug's stories are often inspired by his many travels and what he knows about the world. He has traveled a lot, especially in South America.
His books often feature interesting topics. These include ancient cultures, archaeology (studying old things), fly fishing, and delicious food and wine. These are all things Gert Nygårdshaug enjoys himself.
He lives in Lier, Norway. He has also been a candidate for a political party called Red. This means he has been involved in politics.
Popular Books and Stories
Gert Nygårdshaug has written many books for both adults and children. He writes poems, short stories, and longer novels.
One of his most famous books is the eco-crime novel Mengele Zoo, published in 1989. An "eco-crime" novel is a mystery story that also deals with environmental issues. In 2007, this book was voted "the People's Favourite" at a big literature festival in Lillehammer. This shows how much readers loved it!
He has also written several children's stories. These include Trollet og de syv prinsessene (The Troll and the Seven Princesses) and Gutten og trollsverdet (The Boy and the Troll Sword). He even has a collection of his children's stories called Samlede eventyr (Collected Fairy Tales).
Books Made into Movies
Some of Gert Nygårdshaug's books have been chosen to become movies! In 2004, a film company from South Africa called Lithium Entertainment bought the rights to four of his books. This means they got permission to turn these stories into films.
The books chosen were Mengele Zoo, Himmelblomsttreets muligheter (which means Heaven’s Flower Tree), Prost Gotvins geometri (Priest Gotvin’s Geometry), and Afrodites basseng (The Pool of Aphrodite).
