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William Taylor is the author of over 30 novels, including several award-winning titles. He has won the New Zealand Esther Glen Medal, the Aim Children’s Book Award and the prestigious Italian Premio Andersen Award for best children’s book of the year.

He is a former recipient of the Margaret Mahy Medal and has held several fellowships.

Books by William Taylor

Scarface and the Angel

A powerful young adult novel about an unlikely friendship that helps a young man heal emotional and physical scars.

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At the Big Red Rooster

Ever had to dance with a giantess in public? Twenty five funny, sad, frightening and exciting stories by an award-winning writer for young adults.

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