Paul Biegel

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)