LEESON, Robert (Arthur)

LEESON, Robert (Arthur). British, b. 1928. Genres: Children's fiction, Children's non-fiction, History, Literary criticism and history. Career: Journalist, 1944-; freelance editor and writer, 1969-. Literary and Children's Ed., Morning Star, London 1961-84; Chairman, Writers' Guild, 1985-86. Publications: United We Stand: An Illustrated Account of Trade Union Emblems, 1971; Strike: A Live History 1887-1971, 1973; Beyond the Dragon Prow, 1973; Maroon Boy, 1974; The Third Class Genie, 1975, as play, 2001; Bess, 1975; The Demon Bike Rider, 1976; The White Horse, 1977; Children's Books and Class Society, 1977; Silver's Revenge, 1978; The Cimaroons, 1978; Challenge in the Dark, 1978; Travelling Brothers, 1979; Grange Hill series, 4 vols., 1980-82; Harold and Bella, Jammy and Me, 1980; It's My Life, 1980; Forty Days of Tucker J, 1983; Candy for King, 1983; Genie on the Loose, 1984; Reading and Righting, 1985; Time Rope (serial novel), 4 vols., 1986; Reversible Giant, 1986; Wheel of Danger, 1986; Slambash Wangs of a Compo Gormer 1987; Never Kiss Frogs, 1988; Hey, Robin!, 1989; Burper, 1989; Jan Alone, 1990; Coming Home, 1991; One Frog Too Many, 1991; Pancake Pickle, 1991; April Fool at Hob Lane School, 1992; No Sleep for Hob Lane, 1992; Ghosts at Hob Lane, 1993; The Zarnia Experiment (serial novel) 6 vols., 1992-93; Karlo's Tale, 1993; The Last Genie, 1993; Smart Girls, 1993; Swapper, 1994; The Story of Robin Hood, 1994; The Dog Who Changed the World, 1994; Amazing Adventures of Idle Jack, 1995; Geraldine Gets Lucky, 1995; All the Gold in the World, 1995; Red White and Blue, 1996; Smart Girls Forever, 1996; Lucky Lad, 1997; Doomwater, 1997; Tom's Private War, 1998; Why's the Cow on the Roof?, 1998; Liar, 1999; Ruth (play, adaptation), 2000; Song of Arthur, 2000; My Sister Shahrqzad, 2000; Tom's War Patrol, 2001. Address: 18 McKenzie Rd, Broxbourne, Herts., England.