Johan Fredrik Grøgaard

Johan Fredrik Grøgaard (born 27 October 1934, Oslo) is a Norwegian dentist, novelist, children's writer and crime writer. He made his literary debut in 1967 with the novel Dyvekes grav, for which he received Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris.[1] He received the Norwegian Critics Prize for Best children's book in 1982 for Jeg, Wilhem, 11 år.[2]

Johan Fredrik Grøgaard
Born (1934-10-27) 27 October 1934
Oslo, Norway
OccupationDenist, novelist, children's writer and crime writer
NationalityNorwegian
Period1967–present
GenreNovels
Children's stories
Crime stories

Notable works
  • 1967: Dyveks grav
  • 1971: Elefantspråket & andre dikt (The Elephant's language & other poems)
  • 1972: Mannen som ikke kunne kose seg (The Man who couldn't have fun)
  • 1976: Skorpionens brodd (The scorpion's brought)
  • 1980: Ser Deg på TV: Fortellinger fra Norden (See you on TV: Stories from the North)
  • 1982: Invitt til vellyst (Invended to the will)
  • 1982: Jeg, Wilhelm, 11 år (Me, Wilhelm, age 11)
  • 1989: Jan Erik Vold, 50
  • 2010: Kong Rad, eller Professor Andresens ratt (King Rad, or Professor Andresen's line
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References
  1. "Johan Fredrik Grøgaard". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  2. "Mottakere av kritikerprisen for beste skjønnlitterære barne- og ungdomsbok" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Critics' Association. Retrieved 10 March 2010.


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