Martin Auer facts for kids
Martin Auer is a well-known writer from Austria. He was born in Vienna in 1951. He is famous for writing many books, especially for children.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Martin Auer had many interesting jobs. He was an actor, a singer-songwriter, a journalist, and even a magician! He published his first book in 1986.
His Books and Awards
Martin Auer has written more than 40 books. About two-thirds of these books are for children. His stories are enjoyed by young readers all over the world.
He has won several important awards for his writing. He received the Austrian National Prize for Children's Literature three times: in 1994, 1998, and 2000. These awards show how much his books are loved in Austria.
In 1997, he was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal. This is a very special award for children's authors from around the world. In 2005, he was given the title of Honorary Professor.
The Strange War
One of his most famous books is Der seltsame Krieg, which means The Strange War. This book is very popular and can be read online in more than 20 different languages!
It has also been printed in several languages. You can find it in German (ISBN: 3 407 78436 8), Korean, Persian (ISBN: 964 7418 55 8), and Arabic (ISBN: 977 304 102 6).
Magazine Contributions
Since 2002, Martin Auer has also written for Parenting magazine. This magazine is published in New Delhi, India.
Books Translated into English
Some of Martin Auer's books have been translated so English-speaking readers can enjoy them too.
- Now, Now, Markus, or, I Need a Bird (illustrated by Simone Klages) ISBN: 1-55037-092-8
- The Blue Boy (illustrated by Simone Klages) ISBN: 0-02-707610-5
