Peter

by Anne Holm, L.W. Kingsland (Translator)

The story of Peter, who travels from Ancient Greece, the Crusades, and the time of Cromwell.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1965

About the author

Anne Holm, born Else Anne Lise Jørgensen (September 10, 1922 – December 27, 1998) was a Danish journalist and children's writer. At times she also wrote under the pseudonym Adrien de Chandelle.

Her books are typically recommended to age groups 8–16 years, but they include elements even for adult readers. Her best known book is I Am David (1963), adapted for a 2003 film; (also published as North to Freedom), which tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who escapes from a concentration camp and travels through Europe. It won the ALA Notable Book award in 1965, the 1963 Best Scandinavian Children's Book award and the Boys Club of America Junior Book Award Gold Medal.

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.

Holm was born in Oksbøl. She married J.C. Holm in 1949 and later divorced him.

Reviews

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Curious three-part story that has a 20th century Danish boy back in ancient Greece, then the England of William II, and lastly the interregnum period of Oliver Cromwell. Eventually things get tied together. There is an overarching theme of friendship that is commendable and makes this stand apart from so many of the similar timeslip books.