Rachel Ward MA, MITI
I am a freelance translator of literary and creative texts from German and French to English and a qualified member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and the Translators' Association of the Society of Authors.
- Experienced: freelance since 2003
- Qualified: MA in Literary Translation, MITI
New Publication:
The Edelweiss Pirates by Dirk Reinhardt, translated by Rachel Ward
The Edelweiss Pirates
Dirk Reinhardt, translated by Rachel Ward
Pushkin Children's Books
2021
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Praise for The Edelweiss Pirates:
An unknown story we should all know, about the triumph of courage and of the human spirit
- Michael Morpurgo- An extraordinary adventure
- Anthony McGowan, author of the Carnegie Prize-Winning Lark - A powerful and gripping read
- Michelle Magorian, author of Goodnight Mister Tom - A powerful, moving and important story
- Michael Rosen
Why work with me?
A good translator must be a good writer, and a good writer needs to read! I have a passion for books and language alike, and my translations are always readable with a sure grasp of the appropriate style for the text. Let me help you bring your words into English as beautiful as your book or website.
Whatever your language-related needs, get in touch. If I cannot help you myself, I may be able to recommend somebody who can.
Don't just take my word for it though - see what past clients have to say.
Rachel is a fine translator and absolutely reliable. We heartily recommend her for any kind of translation! - BrainStorm Sprachdienstleistungen GmbH
Rachel provided a very good and timely translation. Very professional, as always, thank you. - Aneta Mesmer, Translation Management Ltd
Excellent style, very reliable and always on time. Thanks a lot for the good work.
- Stefan Schaller, Energy Translations