Maria Gripe

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1923 – 2007

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Who was Maria Gripe?

Maria Gripe, born Maja Stina Walter, was a Swedish author of books for children and young adults, often written in a magical and mystical tone. For her lasting contribution to children's literature she received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Writing in 1974.

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Born
Jul 25, 1923
Vaxholm
Also known as
  • Maria Walter
  • Maja Stina Walter
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Nationality
  • Sweden
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Education
  • Stockholm University
Died
Apr 5, 2007
Salem Municipality

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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