Marcus Malte facts for kids
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Marcus Malte
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Marcus Malte in 2013
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| Born | 30 December 1967 (age 57) La Seyne-sur-Mer, Var, France
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| Occupation | Author |
Marcus Malte is a French author who was born in 1967. He is known for writing many different kinds of books.
About Marcus Malte
Marcus Malte was born on December 30, 1967, in a town called La Seyne-sur-Mer in France. He grew up to become a writer, creating stories for both adults and younger readers.
His Famous Book: The Boy
One of Marcus Malte's most well-known books is called Le Garçon, which means "The Boy" in French. This book was very popular and won a major award.
Winning the Prix Femina
In 2016, Marcus Malte received the Prix Femina for Le Garçon. The Prix Femina is a very important literary award given in France each year. It celebrates the best French-language novels. After winning this award, Le Garçon was translated into English by Emma Ramadan and Tom Roberge. It was then published as The Boy, so people in English-speaking countries could read it too.
