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Mika Keränen facts for kids
Mika Keränen (born on November 24, 1973) is a children's writer, poet, and translator. He was born in Finland but also has strong ties to Estonia. He is most famous for his exciting crime stories written for children in Estonian. These stories often take place in a special neighborhood called Supilinn in the city of Tartu, Estonia.
Mika Keränen was born in Helsinki, Finland. He moved to Estonia to study. In 1999, he finished his studies at the University of Tartu. There, he learned Estonian as a foreign language. From 2002 to 2006, he worked as the director of the Estonian Institute in Finland. This institute helps people learn about Estonian culture. Since 2006, he has lived and worked in Tartu, Estonia.
Mika Keränen's Books
Mika Keränen is well-known for his fun and mysterious children's books. Many of his stories are detective tales. They are set in the unique Supilinn area of Tartu.
Popular Children's Stories
Here are some of his famous children's books:
- 2008: Varastatud oranž jalgratas (This means 'The Stolen Orange Bicycle')
- 2009: Peidetud hõbedane aardelaegas (This means 'The Hidden Silver Treasure Box')
- 2017: Fantoomrattur (This means 'The Phantom Cyclist')