Jacques Vriens facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jacques Vriens
Jacques Vriens (2015)
Born	(1946-03-26) 26 March 1946 (age 79) 's-Hertogenbosch
Occupation	Writer, playwright
Language	Dutch
Period	1976-present
Genre	Children's fiction, theater
Notable works	Achtste-groepers huilen niet, Oorlogsgeheimen
Spouse	Thérèse Vriens

Jacques Vriens (born March 26, 1946) is a famous Dutch writer. He writes exciting books and plays for children. Many of his stories have become popular movies and TV shows. Before becoming a full-time writer, Jacques Vriens was a schoolteacher. This experience helped him understand what kids like to read.

In 2001, he received a special honor. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands made him a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion. This is a very important award for people who have done great things for their country.

Jacques Vriens's Famous Stories

Jacques Vriens has written many books that kids love. Some of his most well-known stories have even been turned into films and television series.

Books That Became Movies and TV Shows

• Tien torens diep (Ten Towers Deep)
  • This book came out in 2004.
  • It was later made into a television series in 2009.
• Achtste-groepers huilen niet (Eighth Graders Don't Cry)
  • This popular book was published in 1999.
  • It was so loved that it became a film in 2012.
  • Another film version was released in 2014.
• Oorlogsgeheimen (Secrets of War)
  • This book was released in 2007.
  • It was adapted into a film in 2014.

Plays for the Stage

Besides writing books, Jacques Vriens also writes plays for the theater. These plays bring his stories to life on stage for audiences to enjoy.

• Grootmoeders grote oren (2008)
• De bende van de Korenwolf (2008)
• Moeders knie (2010–2012)
• Achtste-groepers huilen niet (2011–2012)
• De bende van de Korenwolf – Het geheim van de zoenende gasten (2011–2013)
• Hoe verzint-ie het toch allemaal? (2012)
• Oorlogsgeheimen (2013)
• De rijke bramenplukker en 3 sprookjes voor volwassenen van Godfried Bomans (2013)