Victor Hugo

Hello! My name is Victor Hugo, and I have always loved words. I was born in a country called France on February 26th, 1802. Even when I was a little boy, I filled notebooks with poems and stories. I saw stories everywhere I looked! My mother always told me I had a special talent, and I believed her. I knew that one day, I would write books that people all around the world would read.

When I grew up, I became a writer, just like I dreamed. In 1831, I wrote a famous book called 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.' It's about a kind man named Quasimodo who rings the giant bells in the beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. My book helped people see how important it was to take care of old, beautiful buildings. Later, in 1862, I wrote my most famous book, 'Les Misérables.' It's a very big story about a man named Jean Valjean who is trying to be good, and it shows why it’s always important to be kind and fair to everyone.

Writing stories was important, but I also wanted to help people in real life. I believed that everyone deserved to be treated with kindness and fairness, no matter if they were rich or poor. I shared my ideas, but the leader of France at the time did not agree with me. Because of this, I had to live away from my home country for many years, starting in 1851. I missed France very much, but I never stopped writing and speaking up for others. I was finally able to return home in 1870.

I lived a long and full life for 83 years. Today, my stories are still shared all over the world. They have been turned into plays, musicals, and movies that many people love. I hope that when you hear the stories of Quasimodo or Jean Valjean, you remember my most important message: always have courage, show kindness to others, and stand up for what is right.