Zei, Alki (1925–)
Zei, Alki (1925–)
Greek novelist and children's writer. Born 1925 in Athens, Greece; niece by marriage of Dido Sotiriou (writer).
Studied literature, drama, and music; traveled to Moscow (1954) and remained 10 years; works, which have been translated into many languages, include The Tiger in the Shop Window (1963), Peter's Great Walk (1971), Achilles' Fiancée (1987), Uncle Plato, and Hannibal's Shoes; also translated works from Russian into Greek. Awarded Mildred L. Batchelder Award (1973) in US for best foreign children's book translated into English.
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