Lois Walfrid Johnson is a Christian author who has written over 25 books. Her books have been translated into 12 languages. She lives with her husband, Roy, in Minnesota. They have three children: Gail, Jeff, and Kevin. Gail is her husband's child from a previous marriage.
Retailers Choice Award, Youth/Teen category, finalist for Heart of Courage, 2006.
C. S. Lewis Medal for Notable Books for The Swindler's Treasure, 1997, and Midnight Rescue, 1997.
Five Silver Angel Awards from Excellence in Media for The Disappearing Stranger, 1991, Trouble at Wild River, 1992, The Runaway Clown, 1994; Disaster on Windy Hill, 1995; Escape into the Night, 1996.
C. S. Lewis Honor Book, Silver Medal for Escape into the Night, 1996.
Award of Merit from Excellence in Media for Grandpa's Stolen Treasure, 1993.
Council for Wisconsin Writers, Arthur Tofte Juvenile Book Award for Trouble at Wild River, 1992.
Wisconsin State Historical Society Award of Merit for Distinguished Service to History for Adventures of the Northwoods Series, 1991.
Gold Medallion Book Award for all four books in the Let's-Talk-About-It Stories for Kids Series, 1989.
C. S. Lewis Medal for Best Series Published in 1988, given to same four books in Let's-Talk-About-It Stories for Kids Series, 1989.
Distinguished Alumni Citation for Distinguished Service and Significant Attainment in the Field of Christian Literature, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1983.
Dwight L. Moody Award for Excellence in Christian Literature, Decision Magazine, 1969. [1]