Alice Piguet
author
Alice Piguet (born Alice Odette Pourcherol) was a French writer specializing in children's literature and romance novels. She is well-known for her contributions to the 'Albums du gai savoir' series published by Gallimard, notably 'Tirely astronome' (1935). Under the pseudonym Alice de Chavannes, she also authored several sentimental novels during the mid-20th century. Her work often blended imaginative storytelling with educational themes, earning her recognition in French children's literature.[1,2]
Themes
- children's literature
- science fiction
- romance
Books
Works by Alice Piguet
- Tirely astronome 1935 · Gallimard · book · French Part of the 'Albums du gai savoir' series.
- Notre France 1929 · Desclée de Brouwer · book · French
- Thérèse et le Jardin 1945 · Bourrelier · book · French Won the Prix Jeunesse in 1945.
- Tonio et les traboules 1966 · Magnard · book · French Won the Prix Fantasia in 1967.
Awards
- 1945 Prix Jeunesse
- 1967 Prix Fantasia

