Jan Wahl

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Jan Wahl
Jan Boyer Wahl
Born	Jan Boyer Wahl (1931-04-01)April 1, 1931 Columbus, Ohio
Died	January 29, 2019(2019-01-29) (aged 87) Toledo, Ohio
Nationality	American
Alma mater	University of Michigan
Occupation	Children's Literature Author/Film Historian

Jan Boyer Wahl (April 1, 1931 - January 29, 2019) was an American children's author. He was a prolific author of over 120 works, and was known primarily for his award-winning children's books, including Pleasant Fieldmouse, The Furious Flycycle, and Humphrey's Bear. Wahl sometimes jokingly referred to himself as "Dr. Mouse," a nickname given him by a young fan.