

It won the ALA Notable Book award in 1965, the 1963 Best Scandinavian Children's Book award and the Boys Club of America Junior Book Award Gold Medal.Īnother well known book by Holm is Peter (1966), which tells the story of a teenage boy who travels in time to ancient Greece and medieval England. Her best known book is I Am David (1963), adapted for a 2003 film (also published as North to Freedom), which tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who escapes from a concentration camp and travels through Europe. Her books are typically recommended to age groups 8–16 years, but they include elements even for adult readers. At times she also wrote under the pseudonym Adrien de Chandelle.

Another well known book by Holm is Peter (1966), which tells the story of a teena Anne Holm, born Else Anne Lise Jørgensen (Septem– December 27, 1998) was a Danish journalist and children's writer. It won the ALA Notable Book award in 1965, the 1963 Best Scandinavian Children's Book award and the Boys Club of America Junior Book Award Gold Medal. I Am David study guide contains a biography of Anne Holm, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Anne Holm, born Else Anne Lise Jørgensen (Septem– December 27, 1998) was a Danish journalist and children's writer.
