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He lives in Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire, England. His real name is
David Higginbottom.
"I came fairly late to children's writing. It was a Puffin list that
showed me the light. I was looking for a copy of Geoffrey Household's
Rogue Male and found it in Puffin. I thought, if the publisher thinks
fit to offer this title to children, the world must be changing. For
the better.
"Most of my output for children has been science fiction. The SF
writer is fortunate in that, unhampered by present or past, he can
invent his own games, rules and players. He is unfortunate in that he
must make these matters clear--and explanation is the enemy of
narration. Also, unfortunately, the genre is still not quite
respectable, not quite nice. Perhaps the word science offends the nice
palate? It offends mine. I am not a scientist, my books are not
centered on the sciences. They are stories of possibility. Not SF, but
IF--what would happen IF."
(From elsewhere):
"Nicholas Fisk is one of the few authors for young adults who
approaches the unforced popularity of Blyton, Blume, or Dahl, who uses
popular and accessible genres but who also possesses serious concern
and a consistent world view to a profound degree."
"Monster Maker" was filmed for TV in 1989.
http://www.encyclocentral.com/20900-Nicholas_Fisk_Nebula_Award_Nominated_Author_Of_Starstormers_Series.html
(amazing biography)
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/f/nicholas-fisk/
(covers)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Fisk
(includes book descriptions)
http://www.theweeweb.co.uk/public/author_profile.php?id=815
(photo)
WRITINGS BY THE AUTHOR:
SCIENCE FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS; UNDER PSEUDONYM NICHOLAS FISK
Space Hostages, Hamish Hamilton (London), 1967, Macmillan (New York
City), 1969, Kestrel Books, 1984.
Trillions, Hamish Hamilton, 1971, Pantheon (New York City), 1973,
Kestrel Books, 1984, Hodder Children's Books, 1998.
Grinny, Heinemann (London), 1973, Nelson (Nashville, TN), 1974.
High Way Home, Hamish Hamilton, 1973.
Little Green Spaceman, illustrated by Trevor Stubley, Heinemann,
1974.
Time Trap, Gollancz (London), 1976.
Wheelie in the Stars, Heinemann, 1976.
Antigrav, Viking Kestrel (London), 1978.
Escape from Splatterbang, Pelham (London), 1978, Macmillan, 1979,
published as Flamers, Knight (London), 1979, Wanderer Books (New
York), 1982.
Monster Maker, Pelham, 1979, Macmillan, 1980, Hodder Children's Books,
1999.
A Rag, a Bone, and a Hank of Hair, Viking Kestrel, 1980, Crown (New
York City), 1982, Oxford University Press, 1999.
Robot Revolt, Pelham, 1981.
Sweets from a Stranger and Other Science Fiction Stories, Viking
Kestrel, 1982.
On the Flip Side, Viking Kestrel, 1983, Hodder Children's Books,
1998.
You Remember Me!, Viking Kestrel, 1984.
Bonkers Clocks, illustrated by Colin West, Viking Kestrel, 1985.
Dark Sun, Bright Sun, illustrated by Brigid Marlin, Blackie (Glasgow),
1986.
Living Fire (short stories), Corgi (London), 1987.
Mindbenders, Viking Kestrel, 1987, Hodder Children's Books, 1998.
Backlash, Walker (London), 1987.
The Talking Car, illustrated by Ann John, Macmillan, 1988.
The Telly Is Watching You, Macdonald (London), 1989.
The Model Village, illustrated by Alan Cracknell, Walker, 1990.
A Hole in the Head, Walker, 1991.
Extraterrestrial Tales, Puffin (New York City), 1991.
Broops! Down the Chimney, illustrated by Russell Ayto, Walker, 1991.
(Editor) The Penguin Book of Science Fiction: Stories Chosen by
Nicholas Fisk, Viking (New York City), 1993, published as The Puffin
Book of Science Fiction: Stories Chosen by Nicholas Fisk, Puffin,
1994.
"STARSTORMER SAGA"; SCIENCE FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS; UNDER PSEUDONYM
NICHOLAS FISK
Starstormers, Knight, 1980.
Sunburst, Knight, 1980.
Catfang, Knight, 1981.
Evil Eye, Knight, 1982
Volcano, Knight, 1985.
FICTION; UNDER PSEUDONYM NICHOLAS FISK
(Illustrator) Beryl Cooke, A Fishy Tale, Angus & Robertson (London),
1957.
(Illustrator) Lettice Cooper, The Bear Who Was Too Big, Parrish,
1963.
(Illustrator) Geoffrey Morgan, Tea with Mr. Timothy, Parrish, 1964,
Little, Brown (Boston), 1966.
(And illustrator) The Bouncers, Hamish Hamilton, 1964.
The Fast Green Car, illustrated by Bernard Wragg, Hamish Hamilton,
1965.
There's Something on the Roof, illustrated by Dugald Macdougall,
Hamish Hamilton, 1966.
(Illustrator) William Mayne, Skiffy, Hamish Hamilton, 1972.
Emma Borrows a Cup of Sugar (for children), illustrated by Carol
Baker, Heinemann, 1973.
Der Ballon, Junior Press (Germany), 1974.
The Witches of Wimmering, illustrated by Trevor Stubley, Pelham,
1976.
Leadfoot, Pelham, 1980, revised edition, Piper (London), 1992.
Snatched, Hodder & Stoughton, 1983.
The Worm Charmers, Walker, 1989.
The Back-Yard War, illustrated by Valeria Petrone, Macmillan, 1990.
Fantastico, illustrated by Mick Reid, Longman, 1994.
Also contributor to Young Winter's Tales, edited by D. J. Denney,
Macmillan, 1978; An Oxford Book of Christmas Stories, edited by Dennis
Pepper, Oxford University Press, 1986; and I Like This Story, Puffin,
1986.
NONFICTION; UNDER PSEUDONYM NICHOLAS FISK
(And illustrator) Look at Cars (for children), Hamish Hamilton, 1959,
revised edition, Panther (London), 1969.
(Illustrator) Sir Philip Joubert de la Ferte, Look at Aircraft, Hamish
Hamilton, 1960.
Look at Newspapers (for children), illustrated by Eric Thomas, Hamish
Hamilton, 1962.
Cars, Parrish, 1963.
The Young Man's Guide to Advertising, Hamish Hamilton, 1963.
Making Music, illustrated by Donald Green, Joseph (London), 1966,
Crescendo (Boston), 1969.
Lindbergh the Lone Flier (for children), illustrated by Raymond
Briggs, Hamish Hamilton/Coward McCann (London and New York City),
1968.
Richthofen the Red Baron, Raymond Briggs, Hamish Hamilton/Coward
McCann, 1968.
(Editor and contributor of photographs) Eric Fenby, Menuhin's House of
Music, Icon Books, 1970.
Pig Ignorant (a teenage memoir), Walker, 1991.
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On Oct 14, 9:58 pm, lenona...@yahoo.com wrote:
| Quote: | He lives in Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire, England. His real name is
David Higginbottom.
"I came fairly late to children's writing. It was a Puffin list that
showed me the light. I was looking for a copy of Geoffrey Household's
Rogue Male and found it in Puffin. I thought, if the publisher thinks
fit to offer this title to children, the world must be changing. For
the better.
"Most of my output for children has been science fiction. The SF
writer is fortunate in that, unhampered by present or past, he can
invent his own games, rules and players. He is unfortunate in that he
must make these matters clear--and explanation is the enemy of
narration. Also, unfortunately, the genre is still not quite
respectable, not quite nice. Perhaps the word science offends the nice
palate? It offends mine. I am not a scientist, my books are not
centered on the sciences. They are stories of possibility. Not SF, but
IF--what would happen IF."
(From elsewhere):
"Nicholas Fisk is one of the few authors for young adults who
approaches the unforced popularity of Blyton, Blume, or Dahl, who uses
popular and accessible genres but who also possesses serious concern
and a consistent world view to a profound degree."
"Monster Maker" was filmed for TV in 1989.
http://www.encyclocentral.com/20900-Nicholas_Fisk_Nebula_Award_Nomina...
(amazing biography)
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/f/nicholas-fisk/
(covers)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Fisk
(includes book descriptions)
http://www.theweeweb.co.uk/public/author_profile.php?id=815
(photo)
WRITINGS BY THE AUTHOR:
SCIENCE FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS; UNDER PSEUDONYM NICHOLAS FISK
Space Hostages, Hamish Hamilton (London), 1967, Macmillan (New York
City), 1969, Kestrel Books, 1984.
Trillions, Hamish Hamilton, 1971, Pantheon (New York City), 1973,
Kestrel Books, 1984, Hodder Children's Books, 1998.
Grinny, Heinemann (London), 1973, Nelson (Nashville, TN), 1974.
High Way Home, Hamish Hamilton, 1973.
Little Green Spaceman, illustrated by Trevor Stubley, Heinemann,
1974.
Time Trap, Gollancz (London), 1976.
Wheelie in the Stars, Heinemann, 1976.
Antigrav, Viking Kestrel (London), 1978.
Escape from Splatterbang, Pelham (London), 1978, Macmillan, 1979,
published as Flamers, Knight (London), 1979, Wanderer Books (New
York), 1982.
Monster Maker, Pelham, 1979, Macmillan, 1980, Hodder Children's Books,
1999.
A Rag, a Bone, and a Hank of Hair, Viking Kestrel, 1980, Crown (New
York City), 1982, Oxford University Press, 1999.
Robot Revolt, Pelham, 1981.
Sweets from a Stranger and Other Science Fiction Stories, Viking
Kestrel, 1982.
On the Flip Side, Viking Kestrel, 1983, Hodder Children's Books,
1998.
You Remember Me!, Viking Kestrel, 1984.
Bonkers Clocks, illustrated by Colin West, Viking Kestrel, 1985.
Dark Sun, Bright Sun, illustrated by Brigid Marlin, Blackie (Glasgow),
1986.
Living Fire (short stories), Corgi (London), 1987.
Mindbenders, Viking Kestrel, 1987, Hodder Children's Books, 1998.
Backlash, Walker (London), 1987.
The Talking Car, illustrated by Ann John, Macmillan, 1988.
The Telly Is Watching You, Macdonald (London), 1989.
The Model Village, illustrated by Alan Cracknell, Walker, 1990.
A Hole in the Head, Walker, 1991.
Extraterrestrial Tales, Puffin (New York City), 1991.
Broops! Down the Chimney, illustrated by Russell Ayto, Walker, 1991.
(Editor) The Penguin Book of Science Fiction: Stories Chosen by
Nicholas Fisk, Viking (New York City), 1993, published as The Puffin
Book of Science Fiction: Stories Chosen by Nicholas Fisk, Puffin,
1994.
"STARSTORMER SAGA"; SCIENCE FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS; UNDER PSEUDONYM
NICHOLAS FISK
Starstormers, Knight, 1980.
Sunburst, Knight, 1980.
Catfang, Knight, 1981.
Evil Eye, Knight, 1982
Volcano, Knight, 1985.
FICTION; UNDER PSEUDONYM NICHOLAS FISK
(Illustrator) Beryl Cooke, A Fishy Tale, Angus & Robertson (London),
1957.
(Illustrator) Lettice Cooper, The Bear Who Was Too Big, Parrish,
1963.
(Illustrator) Geoffrey Morgan, Tea with Mr. Timothy, Parrish, 1964,
Little, Brown (Boston), 1966.
(And illustrator) The Bouncers, Hamish Hamilton, 1964.
The Fast Green Car, illustrated by Bernard Wragg, Hamish Hamilton,
1965.
There's Something on the Roof, illustrated by Dugald Macdougall,
Hamish Hamilton, 1966.
(Illustrator) William Mayne, Skiffy, Hamish Hamilton, 1972.
Emma Borrows a Cup of Sugar (for children), illustrated by Carol
Baker, Heinemann, 1973.
Der Ballon, Junior Press (Germany), 1974.
The Witches of Wimmering, illustrated by Trevor Stubley, Pelham,
1976.
Leadfoot, Pelham, 1980, revised edition, Piper (London), 1992.
Snatched, Hodder & Stoughton, 1983.
The Worm Charmers, Walker, 1989.
The Back-Yard War, illustrated by Valeria Petrone, Macmillan, 1990.
Fantastico, illustrated by Mick Reid, Longman, 1994.
Also contributor to Young Winter's Tales, edited by D. J. Denney,
Macmillan, 1978; An Oxford Book of Christmas Stories, edited by Dennis
Pepper, Oxford University Press, 1986; and I Like This Story, Puffin,
1986.
NONFICTION; UNDER PSEUDONYM NICHOLAS FISK
(And illustrator) Look at Cars (for children), Hamish Hamilton, 1959,
revised edition, Panther (London), 1969.
(Illustrator) Sir Philip Joubert de la Ferte, Look at Aircraft, Hamish
Hamilton, 1960.
Look at Newspapers (for children), illustrated by Eric Thomas, Hamish
Hamilton, 1962.
Cars, Parrish, 1963.
The Young Man's Guide to Advertising, Hamish Hamilton, 1963.
Making Music, illustrated by Donald Green, Joseph (London), 1966,
Crescendo (Boston), 1969.
Lindbergh the Lone Flier (for children), illustrated by Raymond
Briggs, Hamish Hamilton/Coward McCann (London and New York City),
1968.
Richthofen the Red Baron, Raymond Briggs, Hamish Hamilton/Coward
McCann, 1968.
(Editor and contributor of photographs) Eric Fenby, Menuhin's House of
Music, Icon Books, 1970.
Pig Ignorant (a teenage memoir), Walker, 1991.
Lenona.
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I have been trying to find a copy of "Emma Borrows a Cup of Sugar" for
many years. If anyone can help, I would be really grateful.
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