Jacques Vriens
Dutch children's author and former primary-school teacher, known for numerous youth novels and plays (notably 'Achtste groepers huilen niet' / 'The Eighth Graders Don't Cry') and for books that have been adapted for stage, television, and film.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet
A spirited, sporty girl in the final year of primary school is diagnosed with a life‑threatening illness; determined to keep enjoying school, sports and her friends, she faces treatment and the loss of normalcy while her classmates and teachers learn to cope with fear, grief and the true meaning of friendship, courage and saying goodbye.