Karl Bruckner, (January 9, 1906 - October 25, 1982) was an award-winning Austrian children’s writer. Committed to peace, international understanding, and social justice, he became ...ver maisKarl Bruckner, (January 9, 1906 - October 25, 1982) was an award-winning Austrian children’s writer. Committed to peace, international understanding, and social justice, he became one of Austria’s leading writers for young people. His stories have been translated into 22 languages.ver menos