BAILLIE, Allan

BAILLIE, Allan. Australian (born Scotland), b. 1943. Genres: Novels, Children's fiction, Young adult fiction. Career: Sun News Pictorial, Melbourne, Australia, reporter/sub-editor, 1961-64; sub-editor, Middlesex Advertiser, London, 1966-67, Australian Associated Press, Sydney, 1968-69, Sunday Telegraph, Sydney, 1970-73, Daily Telegraph, Sydney, 1973-74, ABC, Sydney, 1974-78, Women's Weekly, Sydney, 1978-80, Sun, Sun-Herald, Sydney, 1980-87; Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney, 1973-77; freelance writer, 1969-2004. Publications: YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Adrift, 1983; Little Brother, 1985; Riverman, 1986; Eagle Island, 1987; Creature, 1987; Drac and the Gremlin, 1989; Mates, 1989; Megan's Star, 1990; (with C.-C. Yeh) Bawshou Rescues the Sun: A Han Folktale, 1991; Hero, 1991; Little Monster, 1991; The Boss, 1992; The China Coin, 1992; The Bad Guys, 1993; Magician, 1993; Rebel!, 1994; Songman, 1994; Dream Catcher; 1995; Old Magic, 1996; DragonQuest, 1996; Secrets of Walden Rising, 1996; Last Shot, 1997; The Excuse, 1997; Star Navigator, 1997; Wreck!, 1997; (with J. Bentley) Archie: The Good Bad Wolf, 1998; Legends, 1998; Abbie Returns, 2000; Heroes, 2000; Foggy, 2001; j!mp, 2002; Treasure Hunters, 2002; Villains, 2003; Riding with Thunderbolt, 2004. ADULT FICTION: Mask Maker, 1975. Work represented in anthologies. Contributor to magazines. Address: 197 Riverview Rd, Clareville, NSW 2107, Australia. Online address: baillie_allan@hotmail.com