Anne Holm
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Anne Holm, born Else Anne Lise Jørgensen (September 10, 1922 – December 27, 1998) was a Danish
journalist
and children's writer. At times she also wrote under the pseudonym
Adrien de Chandelle.
Her books are typically recommended to age groups 8–16 years, but they include elements even for adult readers. Her best known book is I Am David
(1963), adapted for a 2003 film
; (also published as North to Freedom), which tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who escapes from a concentration camp and travels through Europe. It won the ALA Notable Book award in 1965, the 1963 Best Scandinavian Children's Book award and the Boys Club of America Junior Book Award Gold Medal.
Another well known book by Holm is Peter (1966), which tells the story of a teenage boy who travels in time to ancient Greece and medieval England.
Holm was born in Oksbøl. She married J.C. Holm in 1949 and later divorced him.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and children's writer. At times she also wrote under the pseudonym
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
Adrien de Chandelle.
Her books are typically recommended to age groups 8–16 years, but they include elements even for adult readers. Her best known book is I Am David
I Am David
I am David is a fiction book written by Anne Holm in 1963. In the United States, the book was at first called North to Freedom, but it is now also being published as "I am David". It tells the story of a young boy who, with the help of a prison guard, escapes from a concentration camp in Eastern...
(1963), adapted for a 2003 film
I Am David (film)
I Am David is a 2003 film directed by Paul Feig. It is based on the novel I Am David by Anne Holm...
; (also published as North to Freedom), which tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who escapes from a concentration camp and travels through Europe. It won the ALA Notable Book award in 1965, the 1963 Best Scandinavian Children's Book award and the Boys Club of America Junior Book Award Gold Medal.
Another well known book by Holm is Peter (1966), which tells the story of a teenage boy who travels in time to ancient Greece and medieval England.
Holm was born in Oksbøl. She married J.C. Holm in 1949 and later divorced him.