Hughes, Dean

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HUGHES, Dean

HUGHES, Dean. American, b. 1943. Genres: Novels, Romance/Historical, Children's fiction, Young adult fiction, Adult non-fiction. Career: Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, associate professor of English, 1972-80; Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, part-time visiting professor, 1980-82, guest professor, 1997-98, associate professor, 1998-2002; writer, part-time editor, and consultant, 1980-89, 2002-. Publications: FOR YOUNG ADULTS. FICTION: Nutty for President, 1981; Hooper Haller, 1981; Honestly, Myron, 1982; Switching Tracks, 1982; Jenny Haller, 1983; Millie Willenheimer and the Chestnut Corporation, 1983; Nutty and the Case of the Mastermind Thief, 1985; Nutty and the Case of the Ski-Slope Spy, 1985; Brothers, 1986; Nutty Can't Miss, 1987; Theo Zephyr, 1987; Nutty Knows All, 1988; Family Pose, 1989 as Family Picture, 1990; Jelly's Circus, 1989; Nutty the Movie Star, 1989; End of the Race, 1993; Nutty's Ghost, 1993; Re-Elect Nutty!, 1994; The Trophy, 1994; Backup Soccer Star, 1995; Brad and Butter: Play Ball!, 1998. ANGEL PARK ALL-STARS SERIES: Making the Team, 1990; Big Base Hit, 1990; Winning Streak, 1990; What a Catch!, 1990; Rookie Star, 1990; Pressure Play, 1990; Line Drive, 1990; Championship Game, 1990; Superstar Team, 1991; Stroke of Luck, 1991; Safe at First, 1991; Up to Bat, 1991; Play-Off, 1991; All Together Now, 1991. ANGEL PARK SOCCER STARS SERIES: Kickoff Time, 1991; Defense!, 1991; Victory Goal, 1992; Psyched!, 1992; Backup Goalie, 1992; Total Soccer, 1992; Shake Up, 1993; Quick Moves, 1993. ANGEL PARK HOOP STARS SERIES: Nothing but Net, 1992; Point Guard, 1992; Go to the Hoop!, 1993; On the Line, 1993. ANGEL PARK KARATE STARS SERIES: Find the Power, 1994. ANGEL PARK FOOTBALL STARS SERIES: Quarterback Hero, 1994. LUCKY SERIES: Lucky Breaks Loose, 1990; Lucky's Crash Landing, 1990; Lucky's Gold Mine, 1990; Lucky Fights Back, 1991; Lucky's Mud Festival, 1991; Lucky the Detective, 1992; Lucky's Tricks, 1992; Lucky's Cool Club, 1993; Lucky in Love, 1993; Lucky Comes Home, 1994. SCRAPPERS SERIES: Play Ball!, 1999; Home Run Hero, 1999; Team Player, 1999; Now We're Talking, 1999; Bases Loaded, 1999; No Easy Out, 1999; Take Your Base, 1999; No Fear, 1999; Grand Slam, 1999; Soldier Boys, 2001. MORMON HISTORICAL FICTION SERIES: Under the Same Stars, 1979; As Wide as the River, 1980; Facing the Enemy, 1982; Cornbread and Prayer, 1988. OTHER: Romance and Psychological Realism in William Godwin's Novels, 1981; The Mormon Church: A Basic History, 1986; (with T. Hughes) Baseball Tips (nonfiction), 1993; (with T. Hughes) Great Stories from Mormon History (nonfiction), 1995; (with T. Hughes) We'll Bring the World His Truth (nonfiction), 1995. FOR ADULTS. FICTION: Lullaby and Goodnight, 1992. CHILDREN OF THE PROMISE SERIES: Rumors of War, 1997; Since You Went Away, 1997; Far from Home, 1998; I'll Be Seeing You, 1999; As Long as I Have You, 2000. HEARTS OF THE CHILDREN SERIES: The Writing on the Wall, 2001; Troubled Waters, 2002. NONFICTION: Lullaby and Goodnight, 1992. Address: PO Box 307, Midway, UT 84049, U.S.A. Online address: DTHughes@qwest.net

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