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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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The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey
The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey
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5 days ago
The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen is brilliant!
A book to explore and enjoy - Jefferson by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen
2 months ago
A great read for all The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen Digital
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
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 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
The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen Digital
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