Johan Fredrik Grøgaard


Johan Fredrik Grøgaard was a Norwegian dentist, novelist, children's writer and crime writer. He made his literary debut in 1967 with the novel Dyvekes grav, for which he received Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris. He received the Norwegian Critics Prize for Best children's book in 1982 for Jeg, Wilhem, 11 år.
Grøgaard died on 12 April 2025, at the age of 90.

Notable works

  • 1967: Dyveks grav
  • 1971: Elefantspråket & andre dikt
  • 1972: Mannen som ikke kunne kose seg
  • 1976: Skorpionens brodd
  • 1980: Ser Deg på TV: Fortellinger fra Norden
  • 1982: Invitt til vellyst
  • 1982: Jeg, Wilhelm, 11 år
  • 1989: Jan Erik Vold, 50
  • 2010: ''Kong Rad, eller Professor Andresens ratt''