Hill, David

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HILL, David

HILL, David. New Zealander, b. 1942. Genres: Children's fiction, Young adult fiction, Plays/Screenplays, Novels. Career: High school teacher, Tanaki College, Takapuna Grammar School, and schools in England, 1965-82; full-time writer, 1982-. Publications: FOR CHILDREN: The Games of Nanny Miro, 1990; See Ya Simon, 1992; Kick Back, 1995; The Winning Touch, 1995; Take It Easy, 1995; Help Yourself, 1995; Old Bones, 1995; Hats Off!, 1995; Seconds Best, 1996; Cold Comfort, 1996; Fat, Four-eyed and Useless, 1997; Treasure Deep, 1997; Good Move, 1997; Ganging Up, 1997; Give It Hoops, 1998; Boots 'n All, 1998; Comes Naturally, 1998; Time Out, 1999; Just Looking, Thanks, 1999; Impact, 2000; The High Wind Blows, 2000; Afterwards, 2000; The Sleeper Wakes, 2000; The Name of the Game, 2001; Where All Things End, 2002; Right Where It Hurts, 2002; No Safe Harbour, 2003; Journey to Tangiwai, 2003. PLAYS FOR YOUNG ADULTS: The Big Drip, 1983; Down Broad Street, 1985; Get in the Act, 1985; Ours But to Do, 1986; Been There, 1990; A Time to Laugh, 1990; Branches, 1993; A Day at a Time, 1994; Takes Two, 1996; Be All Right, 1998. FOR ADULTS: The Seventies Connection, 1980; Moaville Magic, 1985; Taranaki, 1987; The Boy, 1988; More from Moaville, 1988; The Year in Moaville, 1991. Address: 21 Timandra Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Online address: [email protected]