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Swindells, Robert
English novelist. Swindells has written around 30 novels for children and young adults, one of his most widely read being Brother in the Land (1985). Favourite themes include mystery, fantasy, and the supernatural; titles include The Ice Palace (1992), Hydra (1993), Inside the Worm (1994), Nightmare Stairs (1998), and Room 13 (1998; Children's Book Award).
His work tackles serious issues for young people; Dosh (1999), deals with bullying at school, Stone Cold (1995), focuses on life on the streets of London, Smash! (1998) tackles issues of racism and peer pressure and Abomination (1999) highlights intolerance and bullying.
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