Otfried Preußler
Otfried Preußler was a German children's book author and teacher, known for his popular works such as 'The Robber Hotzenplotz,' 'The Little Witch,' and 'Krabat.' His stories, which often draw from folklore and his own experiences, have been translated into over 55 languages and have sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Preußler's writing emphasized values like respect, tolerance, and friendship.
Awards
['Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis (1972 for Krabat)', 'European Youth Book Prize (1973 for Krabat)', 'Bundesverdienstkreuz am Bande', 'Bayerischer Verdienstorden', 'Bundesverdienstkreuz (I. Klasse)', 'Großes Bundesverdienstkreuz', 'Bayerischer Maximiliansorden für Wissenschaft und Kunst']
Notable Works
['The Robber Hotzenplotz', 'The Little Witch', 'Krabat (The Satanic Mill)', 'The Little Water Sprite', 'The Little Ghost']
