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Jacques Vriens
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Jacques Vriens (2015)
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| Born | 26 March 1946 's-Hertogenbosch |
| Occupation | Writer, playwright |
| Language | Dutch |
| Period | 1976-present |
| Genre | Children's fiction, theater |
| Notable works | Achtste-groepers huilen niet, Oorlogsgeheimen |
| Spouse | Thérèse Vriens |
Jacques Vriens (born 26 March 1946) is a Dutch children's author and playwright. He is known for his 1999 book Achtste-groepers huilen niet, which was twice adapted into a film. Vriens formerly worked as a schoolteacher and has written for the show Tien torens diep. In 2001 he was appointed to the Order of the Netherlands Lion by Queen Beatrix.
Works adapted
- Tien torens diep (Ten Towers Deep) (2004 book; 2009 television series)
- Achtste-groepers huilen niet (Eighth Graders Don't Cry, Kule Kidz Gråter Ikke, Cool Kids Don't Cry) (1999 book; 2012 film; 2014 film)
- Oorlogsgeheimen (Secrets of War) (2007 book; 2014 film)
Theater productions
- Grootmoeders grote oren (2008)
- De bende van de Korenwolf (2008)
- Moeders knie (2010–2012)
- Achtste-groepers huilen niet (2011–2012)
- De bende van de Korenwolf – Het geheim van de zoenende gasten (2011–2013)
- Hoe verzint-ie het toch allemaal? (2012)
- Oorlogsgeheimen (2013)
- De rijke bramenplukker en 3 sprookjes voor volwassenen van Godfried Bomans (2013)
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