Agnes Sapper

Agnes Sapper (1852–1929) was a German author of children’s and young adult literature. At the beginning of the 20th century, she was one of the successful writers in this field. She is particularly known for her novel “Die Familie Pfäffling,” which has sold approximately 900,000 copies. Sapper was the daughter of Karl Brater, the founder of the Süddeutsche Zeitung.