Paul Biegel (born March 25 1925) is a successful and prolific writer of children's literature, although he himself feels that his writing is not always specifically aimed at children.
Biegel was born in Bussum, the Netherlands.
Bibliography
- The Little Captain (De Kleine Kapitein)
- The Gardens of Dorr (De Tuinen van Dorr)
- The Elephant Party
- The King of the Copper Mountains (Het Sleutelkruid)
Awards
- Dutch State Award for Children's Literature (1973)
- Woutertje Pieterse Award (1991 and 2000)
- Children's Book of the Year (1965)
- Nienke van Hichtum Award (1973)
- Golden Ruler (1972 and 1993)
- Silver Ruler (1972, 1974, 1982, 1988)