Marie-Louise Jensen facts for kids

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

About Marie-Louise Jensen

Marie-Louise Jensen was born in a town called Henley-on-Thames in England. Her dad was English, and her mom was Danish. Even when she was young, Marie-Louise loved reading books. She sometimes got lost in her stories!

Her Education and Travels

Marie-Louise studied languages and literature at the University of East Anglia. She learned about Scandinavian and German cultures. She even lived in both Denmark and Germany for a while.

After her studies, she taught English at a university in Germany. She did this for four years. Later, she decided to move back to England. She wanted to spend more time with her children.

Becoming a Children's Author

In 2005, Marie-Louise completed a special master's degree. She studied "Writing for Young People" at Bath Spa University. This helped her become the children's author she is today.

She loves to read, review, and write books for young readers. Marie-Louise lives in Bath, England. She also teaches her two sons at home.

Awards for Her Books

Marie-Louise Jensen's books have been recognized with awards. This shows how much people enjoy her stories!

• 2008 Her book Between Two Seas was chosen as a finalist for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. This means it was one of the best books of the year.
• 2009 Her book The Lady in the Tower was also a finalist for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.