Paul Biegel (born March 25 1925 in Bussum, the Netherlands) is a successful and prolific writer of children's literature, although he himself feels that his writing is not always specifically aimed at children.
Bibliography The Little Captain (De Kleine Kapitein) The Gardens of Dorr (De Tuinen van Dorr) The Elephant Party The King of the Copper Mountains (Het Sleutelkruid) Awards Dutch State Award for Children's Literature (1973) Woutertje Pieterse Award (1991 and 2000) Children's Book of the Year (1965) Nienke van Hichtum Award (1973) Golden Ruler (1972 and 1993) Silver Ruler (1972, 1974, 1982, 1988)