kids encyclopedia robot

Jacques Vriens facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Jacques Vriens
Jacques Vriens (2015)
Jacques Vriens (2015)
Born (1946-03-26) 26 March 1946 (age 76)
'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 26 March 1946) is a Dutch children's author and playwright. He is known for his 1999 book Achtste-groepers huilen niet, which was twice adapted into a film. Vriens formerly worked as a schoolteacher and has written for the show Tien torens diep. In 2001 he was appointed to the Order of the Netherlands Lion by Queen Beatrix.

Works adapted

  • Tien torens diep (Ten Towers Deep) (2004 book; 2009 television series)
  • Achtste-groepers huilen niet (Eighth Graders Don't Cry, Kule Kidz Gråter Ikke, Cool Kids Don't Cry) (1999 book; 2012 film; 2014 film)
  • Oorlogsgeheimen (Secrets of War) (2007 book; 2014 film)

Theater productions

  • 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)
Women's History Month on Kiddle
Women Scientists of Antiquity
Hypatia
Agnodice
Aglaonice
Mary the Jewess
kids search engine
Jacques Vriens Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.