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Jaap ter Haar

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Jaap ter Haar

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1922-03-25 (Unknown)
Died
1998-02-26 (Laren, Netherlands) age 75
Nationality
Dutch
Languages
Dutch
Religion
Unknown
Residence History
Netherlands

Career

Occupations
Children's literature author, Radio drama writer
Active Years
1952-1998
Affiliations
Radio Netherlands Worldwide, Nederlandse Christelijke Radio Vereniging

Awards

Nienke van Hichtum-prijs
1972
Work: Geschiedenis van de Lage Landen
Result: winner
Gouden Griffel
1974
Work: Het wereldje van Beer Ligthart
Result: winner
Buxtehude Bull
1976
Work: Behalt das Leben lieb
Result: winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Geschiedenis van de Lage Landen

1972 Children's literature

A children's book on the history of the Low Countries.

HistoryEducation

Het wereldje van Beer Ligthart

1974 Children's literature

Story about the small world of Beer Ligthart.

LifeGrowth
Translations
  • German translation: Behalt das Leben lieb

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Simple styleAccessible for children
Recurring Motifs
Child's perspectiveEveryday adventures

Legacy

Prolific Dutch children's author known for series like Saskia and Jeroen, Lotje, etc., winner of several awards.

Trivia

  • In Dutch naming convention, the surname is Ter Haar.
  • Transitioned from radio employee to full-time writer in 1952.