Karen Autio facts for kids
Karen Autio is a talented Finnish Canadian writer who creates exciting stories for young people. She is famous for her historical novels, especially a series about a brave immigrant girl named Saara Mäki. Saara's adventures take place in Canada during the early 1900s. Karen Autio's books help kids learn about history in a fun way.
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About Karen Autio
Karen Autio was born in a place called Fort William, Ontario, which is now part of Thunder Bay. She grew up there and later moved to Kelowna, British Columbia, where she lives today. Before becoming a writer, Karen studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Waterloo. She even worked as a software developer!
Karen Autio's Books
Karen Autio writes captivating stories, often set in the past. Her most well-known books are part of a trilogy about Saara Mäki.
The Saara Mäki Trilogy
- Second Watch (2005): This was Karen Autio's first novel. It tells the story of young Saara during the terrible sinking of the RMS Empress of Ireland in 1914. More than 1,000 people lost their lives, and Saara is one of the few children who survived this disaster.
- Saara's Passage (2008): In this sequel, Saara faces new challenges. She takes care of her mother, who is getting treatment for tuberculosis.
- Sabotage (2013): The third book in the series follows Saara and her younger brother, Jussi. They are growing up in Port Arthur, Ontario (another part of modern-day Thunder Bay) during the First World War. They experience the challenges and changes of wartime.
Other Works
Karen Autio has also written other books for children, including:
- Kah-Lan the Adventurous Sea Otter (2015): This book takes readers on an exciting journey with a sea otter.
List of Books
- Second Watch (2005), ISBN: 1-55039-151-8
- Saara's Passage (2008), ISBN: 978-1-55039-168-8
- Sabotage (2013), ISBN: 978-1-55039-208-1
- Kah-Lan the Adventurous Sea Otter (2015), ISBN: 978-1-55039-208-1
See also
For more information in Spanish, you can visit: Karen Autio para niños
