Jacques Vriens
# Jacques Vriens

Jacques Vriens (born 26 March 1946) is a Dutch children's author and playwright. He is known for his 1999 book Achtste-groepers huilen niet, which was twice adapted into a film. Vriens formerly worked as a schoolteacher and has written for the show Tien torens diep. In 2001 he was appointed to the Order of the Netherlands Lion by Queen Beatrix.

## Works adapted

* Tien torens diep (Ten Towers Deep) (2004 book; 2009 television series)
* Achtste-groepers huilen niet (Eighth Graders Don't Cry, Kule Kidz Gråter Ikke, Cool Kids Don't Cry) (1999 book; 2012 film; 2014 film)
* Oorlogsgeheimen (Secrets of War) (2007 book; 2014 film)
