HARDCASTLE, Michael

HARDCASTLE, Michael. Also writes as David Clark. British, b. 1933. Genres: Children's fiction, Children's non-fiction. Career: Bristol Evening Post, Literary Ed., 1959-65; Liverpool Daily Post, Chief Feature Writer, 1965-67. Publications: Soccer Is Also a Game, 1966; Shoot on Sight, 1967; Redcap, 1967; Aim for the Flat, 1967; The Chasing Game, 1968; Goal, 1969; Dive to Danger, 1969; Shilling a Mile, 1969; Stop that Car!, 1970; Reds and Blues, 1970; Strike, 1970; Smashing, 1970; Don't Tell Me What To Do, 1970; The Hidden Enemy, 1970; Come and Get Me, 1971; Live in the Sky, 1971; Shelter, 1971; A Load of Trouble, 1971; Blood Money, 1971; It Wasn't Me, 1971; In the Net, 1971; Playing Ball, 1972; Goals in the Air, 1972; Island Magic, 1973; United!, 1973; Away from Home, 1974; Free Kick, 1974; The Demon Bowler, 1974; The Big One, 1974; The Chase, 1974; On the Run, 1974; Heading for Goal, 1974; Last Across, 1974; The Match, 1974; Dead of Night, 1974; Road Race, 1974; A Hard Man, 1974; Catch, 1974; Day in the Country, 1974; The Long Drop, 1974; Flare Up, 1975; Get Lost, 1975; Life Underground, 1975; Money for Sale, 1975; Where the Action Is, 1976; The First Goal, 1976; Breakaway, 1976; Go and Find Him, 1977; River of Danger, 1977; The Great Bed Race, 1977; Night Raid, 1977; On the Ball, 1977; Shooting Star, 1977; The Saturday Horse, 1977; Strong Arm, 1977; Fire on the Sea, 1977; Holiday House, 1977; Crash Car, 1977; Goal in Europe, 1978; Soccer Special, 1978; Top of the League, 1979; Top Soccer, 1979; The Switch Horse, 1980; Top Fishing, 1980; Go for Goal, 1980; Racing Bike, 1980; Snake Run, 1980; Hot Wheels, 1980; Half a Team, 1980; Behind the Goal, 1980; Kick Off, 1980; Top Speed, 1980; Gigantic Hit, 1982; Roar to Victory, 1982; Attack!, 1982; Fast from the Gate, 1983; Caught Out, 1983; The Team That Wouldn't Give In, 1984; Hooked!, 1984; Tiger of the Track, 1985; Double Holiday, 1985; Winning Rider, 1985; One Kick, 1986; James and the TV Star, 1986; No Defence, 1986; The Shooters, 1986; Snookered!, 1987; Quake, 1987; Mascot, 1987; The Rival Games, 1988; The Magic Party, 1988; The Green Machine, 1989; Kickback, 1989; Splashdown, 1989; Jump In, 1989; Lucky Break, 1990; Joanna's Goal, 1990; Mark England's Cap, 1990; Walking the Goldfish, 1990; Penalty, 1990; Second Chance, 1991; Soccer Star, 1991; James and the House of Fun, 1991; The Away Team, 1992; Own Goal; 1992; Dog Bites Goalie and Other Soccer Stories, 1993; Shooting Boots, 1993; Soccer Star, 1993; One Good Horse; 1994; You Won't Catch Me, 1994; Soccer Captain, 1994; Puzzle, 1995; Winning Goal, 1995; Please Come Home, 1995; Puzzle, 1995; The Fastest Bowler in the World, 1996; Matthew's Goals, 1997. AS DAVID CLARK: Goalie, 1972; Splash, 1972; Run, 1973; Top Spin, 1973; Grab, 1974; Winner, 1974; Volley, 1975; Roll Up, 1975. Address: 17 Molescroft Park, Beverley, North Humberside HU17 7EB, England.