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Jean-Claude Mourlevat

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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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International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat from Andersen.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

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

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Could there be a better time to read The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat. Published by Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Could there be a better time to read The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey by Jean-Claude Mourlevat. Published by Andersen.

1 month ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey from Andersen from Jean-Claude Mourlevat is a great one to read together.

3 months ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey from Andersen from Jean-Claude Mourlevat is a great one to read together.

3 months ago

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