 William Taylor was born in Lower Hutt in 1938. He began writing full-time in 1986. In 1988, he served with the Volunteer Service Abroad in Bhutan until invalided home. In 1992 he was inaugural writer-in-residence at Palmerston North College of Education. Some of his books are comic, while others are serious social commentary.
Annie's best friend is Marilyn Munroe's love child! And Marilyn is alive and well. Join Annie & co on their hilarious adventure.
A collection of short stories about teenagers in all sorts of situations.
Bruno was a streetkid. Now he's back home, looking after his father, and back at school. Beth is a city-girl, and wants to be alone.
Two young males explore their relationship in this controversial award-winning book.
Sent home from boarding school, Tom discovers an old family journal - with old secrets.
Co-written with Tessa Duder
In November 1998 an email relationship begins between Dan and Jess. Dan lives in a small Northland town, and Jess is sailing around the Pacific with her mother, stepfather, and a small crew. From an antagonistic beginning, a very strong friendship develops. One that sustains both of them during moments of crisis. Everything from School C to a hurricane.
Friends Marco and Katie struggle to comprehend their friend Jerome's death.
Recommended for ages 16+
Jake is sent to New Zealand as a 'war orphan' - but his life is not at all what he was promised.
Recommended for ages 16+
The story of Martin - 'tall, dark and incredibly handsome'.
In his last year at high school Paul is faced with life-altering decisions. Adrian's in hospital after writing off his car and killing his girlfriend. Spike is found bashed to death - somebody didn't like his open homosexuality and lifestyle. When Paul stands up in assembly to speak about Spike, he's kicked out of home by his fundamentalist preacher father.
Recommended for ages 16+
The story of an unlikely friendship between a badly scarred youth and an old woman.
Trent tries to develop his own identity. |
