Mark Haddon

Mark Haddon

8 Series

Mark Haddon is an English author known for his work in children's literature and literary fiction. He studied English at Uppingham School and Merton College, Oxford. Haddon resides in Oxford, England, with his wife, Dr. Sos Eltis, and their two sons.

In "A Spot of Bother," Mark Haddon introduces George Hall, a reserved man struggling with the emotional aspects of family life. The plot thickens as George faces two significant challenges: his daughter Katie's unsuitable boyfriend, Ray, and the alarming appearance of a red rash on his hip. These issues force George out of his comfort zone, compelling him to confront both personal health fears and familial tensions. Haddon skillfully weaves these elements into a compelling narrative about the complexities of human relationships and personal crises.

Agent Z

Agent Z Meets the Masked Crusader

(1994)

Agent Z Goes Wild

(1994)

Agent Z and the Penguin From Mars

(1995)

Agent Z and the Killer Bananas

(2001)

Standalone Novels

The Real Porky Philips

(1994)

Boom!

(1994)

Gridzbi Spudvetch!

(1994)

Titch Johnson

(1994)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

(2003)

A Spot of Bother

(2006)

The Red House

(2012)

The Porpoise

(2019)

Short Stories/Novellas

Family

(2019)

Short Story Collections

The Talking Horse and the Sad Girl and the Village Under the Sea

(2013)

The Pier Falls and Other Stories

(2016)

Dogs and Monsters

(2024)

Picture

Toni and the Tomato Soup

(1988)

Gilbert's Gobstopper

(1988)

A Narrow Escape for Princess Sharon

(1989)

Baby Dinosaurs at Home

(1994)

Baby Dinosaurs in the Garden

(1994)

Baby Dinosaurs on Holiday

(1994)

Baby Dinosaurs at Playgroup

(1994)

Footprints on the Moon

(1996)

The Sea of Tranquility

(1996)

Ocean Star Express

(2001)

The Ice Bear’s Cave

(2002)

Plays

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: The Play

(2003)(With: Simon Stephens)

Polar Bears

(2010)

Non-Fiction

The Ultimate Hush-Hush Handbook / Secret Agent Handbook

(1994)

Stop What You're Doing and Read This!

(2011)(With: Michael Rosen,Jeanette Winterson,Zadie Smith)

Anthologies

Ox-Tales: Fire

(2009)

Six Shorts

(2013)

The BBC National Short Story Award 2015

(2015)

Eight Ghosts

(2018)

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