Jostein GaarderJostein Gaarder born in Oslo spent many years as a teacher before writing full time. SOPHIE'S WORLD, his first book published in English has been a bestseller published in over forty languages. His intriguing storytelling probes philosophical questios in imaginative, thought-provoking and entertaining ways. Gaarder often writes from the perspective of children, exploring their sense of wonder about the world. He often uses metafiction in his works, writing stories within stories. Read More Read Less