Ulrich Karger facts for kids
Ulrich Karger was born on February 3, 1957, in Berchtesgaden, Germany. He is an author and also a teacher. He teaches religion at a school in Berlin that helps children with speech difficulties.
Ulrich Karger writes books for both kids and grown-ups. He is known for his exciting stories and helpful work in the world of books.
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Ulrich Karger's Books for Young People
Ulrich Karger has written many books. Some of his most popular works are for young readers. He is especially famous for retelling Homer's ancient Greek story, the Odyssey.
The Odyssey for Young Readers
One of Ulrich Karger's most successful books is his retelling of the Odyssey. This is a very old story by Homer. It's about the hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War. Karger wrote it in a way that young people can easily understand. Critics in Germany really liked his version.
This book also inspired a special "read-music" performance. It's called Odyssey 1-5-9. Ulrich Karger created this with Gernot Reetz, a jazz composer from Berlin.
The Scary Sleepover
Ulrich Karger also wrote a fun picture book for children. It's called Geisterstunde im Kindergarten in German. In English, it's known as The Scary Sleepover. This book has been translated into many different languages.
Helping Other Writers
Besides writing his own books, Ulrich Karger also helps other writers. He has done a lot to support the writing community.
Book Reviews and Archives
For many years, Ulrich Karger wrote reviews for newspapers and magazines. He would read new books and share his thoughts about them. In 2000, he started an online archive called Buechernachlese. This website lets anyone read over 1,500 of his book reviews. It includes reviews for fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and children's books.
Edition Gegenwind Publishing
In 2010, Ulrich Karger started his own book label called Edition Gegenwind. A "book label" is like a small publishing house. Other well-known German writers now use this label too. These writers include Gabriele Beyerlein, Thomas Fuchs, Manfred Schlüter, and Christa Zeuch. Together, they use Edition Gegenwind to republish books they wrote that are no longer available in stores.
See also
In Spanish: Ulrich Karger para niños
