Maja Lunde is a Norwegian author and screenwriter. Lunde has written ten books for children and young adults. She has also written scripts for Norwegian television, including for the children’s series Barnas Supershow (The Children’s Super Show), the drama series Hjem (Home) and the comedy series Side om Side (Side by Side). The History of Bees is her first novel for adults. She lives with her husband and three children in Oslo.
Maja Lunde is a Norwegian author and screenwriter. Lunde has written ten books for children and young adults. She has also written scripts for Norwegian television, including for the children’s series Barnas Supershow (The Children’s Super Show), the drama series Hjem (Home) and the comedy series Side om Side (Side by Side). The History of Bees is her first novel for adults. She lives with her husband and three children in Oslo.
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