Writing
Maria Gripe
Born — Died
1923-07-25 — 2007-04-05
Place of birth
Vaxholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Known for
Writing
Credits
2 titles
Maria Gripe, born Maja Stina Walter, was a well-known Swedish author. She wrote 36 books, which are translated to many languages. She is recognized as an author of books for children and youths, but according to herself she wrote about children for readers of all ages.
Known for
6.8Josefin is a six year old girl who lives isolated in the countryside, where her father is a priest. She has no friends until she meets Hugo. He is a carefree boy who'd rather walk in the forest than go to school. Together with the gardener, they make up fun things to do.
Hugo and Josephine
1967
5.4The adventures of a small boy (Elvis), his mother and a male friend.
Elvis! Elvis!
1976
Behind the camera
6.8Josefin is a six year old girl who lives isolated in the countryside, where her father is a priest. She has no friends until she meets Hugo. He is a carefree boy who'd rather walk in the forest than go to school. Together with the gardener, they make up fun things to do.
Hugo and Josephine
1967
5.4The adventures of a small boy (Elvis), his mother and a male friend.
Elvis! Elvis!
1976