Alexa Hennig von Lange

Alexa Hennig von Lange was born in 1973 and began writing at the age of eight. Her debut novel, *Relax*, was published in 1997. She went on to publish numerous novels for adults, young adults and children, as well as short stories and plays. Her notable works include *Risiko*, *Peace*, *Kampfsterne*, *Die Wahnsinnige* and the *Heimkehr* trilogy. In 2002, she received the German Youth Literature Prize.