Marie-Louise Jensen facts for kids

Marie-Louise Jensen (born September 22, 1964) is an English author. She writes exciting books especially for young people. Her stories often take readers on adventures through history.

About Marie-Louise Jensen

Marie-Louise Jensen was born in Henley-on-Thames, England. Her father was English, and her mother was Danish. From a young age, she loved reading books.

She studied Scandinavian and German languages and literature. She even lived in both Denmark and Germany for a while. For four years, she taught English at a university in Germany.

Later, Marie-Louise returned to England. She decided to focus on raising her two sons. In 2005, she earned a special degree. It was an MA in writing for young people from Bath Spa University. Today, she lives in Bath and continues to read, review, and write books for young readers.

Awards for Her Books

Marie-Louise Jensen's books have been recognized with several awards. These awards show that her stories are popular and well-loved.

• 2008 Her book Between Two Seas was a finalist. It was chosen for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.
• 2009 Her book The Lady in the Tower was also a finalist. It was again shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.