David Higginbottom was a British author who published under the pen name Nicholas Fisk. He was a writer of science fiction books, mainly for children. His works include Grinny, You Remember Me, Space Hostages, and Trillions. He also wrote the Starstormers series of novels.
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Trillions
1973
ISBN 9780394826011
A rag, a bone and a hank of hair
1982
ISBN 9780140314175
Space hostages
1984
ISBN 9780722659175
Snatched
1995
ISBN 9780330338158
Grinny
1984
ISBN 9780003300208
Monster Maker
1986
ISBN 9780745103013