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Anne Holm, born Else Annelise Jørgensen (September 10, 1922 - December 27, 1998) was a Danish journalist and children's writer. She spent part of her life in the United States. At times she also wrote under the pseudonym Adrien de Chandelle.[citation needed]

Her books are typically recommended to age groups 8-16 years, but they include elements even for adult readers. Her best known book is David (1963) (translated into the English novel I Am David and made into a film in 2003; also published with name North to Freedom), which tells the story of a 12-year old boy who escapes from a concentration camp, and travels through Europe.

Another 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.

Anne Holm, born Else Annelise Jørgensen (September 10, 1922 - December 27, 1998) was a Danish journalist and children's writer. She spent part of her life in the United States. At times she also wrote under the pseudonym Adrien de Chandelle.[citation needed] Her books are typically recommended to age groups 8-16 years, but they include elements even for adult readers. Her best known book is Davi... More