Mary van der Valk

Mary van der Valk
Born Maria Elisabeth van der Valk
(1958-07-13) July 13, 1958
Bloemendaal, Netherlands
Occupation Writer
Genre Children's literature, Spirituality
Notable works Dolfijnenmysterie in Mexico! (Dolphin Mystery in Mexico!)

Maria Elisabeth van der Valk (born July 13, 1958) is a Dutch Children's literature and spirituality writer. She has written a series of children books for the 9-13 age group-[1] In 2009, her book Dolfijnenmysterie in Mexico! ("Dolphin Mystery in Mexico!"), was the recipient of the Berlicum Children's Jury Award as the best children's book of the year.[2]

Biography

Van der Valk was born in Bloemendaal, Netherlands. Her formal training is in psychology and natural health care, receiving a degree.

In 2005, she was approached by Uitgeverij De Eekhoorn (Squirrel Publishing) to write a series of Dolphin Adventure books, beginning with Het Geheime Eiland! ("The Secret Island!"). The books are meant for the 9-13 age group and are centered on two central characters, Amber and Iris, and their adventures with dolphins. In each book children are given information about culture, beliefs and Insights to use in real life. In 2009, her book Dolfijnenmysterie in Mexico! ("Dolphin Mystery in Mexico!"), was the recipient of the Berlicum Children's Jury Award as the best children's book of the year, out of 30 books which were nominated.[3]

Her first book for adults was the spiritual tome Antwoorden Uit Het Licht ("Answers From The Light"), published in 2006.

Since 2009, Ms. van der Valk has been writing a blog entitled Find Real Love about relationships.

Van der Valk has 3 children. She travels between the Netherlands and the United States.

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