Marie Ovink-Soer

Writing in Dutch in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Marie Ovink-Soer is known for children's fiction centered on everyday family life. Project Gutenberg identifies her as the author of Puck and dates her lifespan to 1860–1937, and library-style records connect her with the Canneheuveltjes series.

Her stories focus less on adventure than on the drama of home: siblings, friendships, manners, feelings, and the guidance of adults. That gives her work a gentle, observant quality, with young characters learning through ordinary conflicts and small turning points.

Several of her books remain accessible in digital form, which has helped keep her name alive for modern readers interested in classic Dutch children's literature. I couldn't confirm many personal biographical details beyond her dates, language, and body of work, so this overview stays close to what is clearly supported by available sources.