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About Jean-Claude Mourlevat

Jean-Claude Mourlevat was born in Ambert, Auvergne in 1952 in a farming family. He studied in Strasbourg, Toulouse, Bonn and Paris, and worked as a German teacher in college before becoming an actor. He performed as the clown character Guedoulde in a show that toured France and internationally and has also staged works by Brecht, Cocteau and Shakespeare. Jean-Claude Mourlevat turned to writing for children in the late 1990s and has since published numerous books for young readers and won several awards including the Prix des Incorruptibles and the Sorcières Prix. In 2021 he was given the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. He lives near Saint-Étienne, with his wife and their two children.

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Read a book day

Read a Book Day. Why not try The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat.

5 days ago

Read a book day

The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen is brilliant!

5 days ago

International Rock Day

A book to explore and enjoy - Jefferson by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen

2 months ago

Malala Day

A great read for all The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen Digital

2 months ago

Summer Solstice - Longest Day of the Year

Tomorrow is the longest day of the year. Read about time in The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen Digital

2 months ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey. The perfect read for storytime! Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen Digital.

3 months ago

Roger Bannister

Roger Bannister was the first person to run a 4 minute mile on this day 1954. Be inspired and try The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat. Published by Andersen Digital.

4 months ago

World Penguin Day

The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen Digital 

4 months ago

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