Don Henderson

Don Henderson is a writer of older children's and young adult fiction. His early novels are about young people in real situations, coming to grips with their worlds. These novels are funny but also challenge his readers to think about issues facing young people. 

Since an Asialink residency in Malaysia (2009), Don has been working on a speculative fiction novel, partially set in Asia.

Latest Book: Macbeth, You Idiot!
Penguin, Melbourne, 2009
'Macbeth got his foot to the ball a split second before it crossed the line. It stuck to his boot as if the leather for both had come from the same cow ...'

Andy Macbeth is the star player on his school's football team. He knows a trick or two but does he know enough to survive his first year of high school? Andy thinks he does. So, what can possibly bring him down? Falling for Fifi L'Amour? Betraying his best mate? Being a deadest idiot? A tale told by an idiot, full of more idiots ... and football.

 

Other Books:
 Half the Battle
Scholastic, Sydney, 2006
Keepinitreal
Omnibus, Adelaide, 2009 

Genres:

• adventure
• comedy
• literary fiction
• middle childhood
• multicultural
• young adult fiction

Website: Author page at Scholastic

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Phone:  08 8341 5689 or 0402 942 501

Available for:

• assessments
• mentoring
• readings
• school visits
• speaking engagements
• workshops