Dalene Matthee

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dalene-matthee

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1. When was Dalene Matthee born?October 13, 1938
2. Where was Dalene Matthee born?South Africa
3. What is the languages translated into?14 languages, demonstrating significant international appeal
4. What is the worldwide sales?Exceeding 1 million copies, indicating a substantial global readership
5. Who is Dalene Matthee?Dalene Matthee is a South African author born in 1938 who wrote famous books about the Knysna Forest.
6. What are her Forest Novels?Her Forest Novels are four stories that show how people and nature live together in the ancient Knysna Forest.

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