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Victor Kelleher

Victor Kelleheris an Australian author of science fiction, horror, and fantasy books for young adults and children. He is best known for his award-winning Darks' Master series and the Time Master trilogy. Among his many books for young readers are the Tomorrow series, The Gatekeeper Series and the Take a Chance Hill Series.

Victor Kelleher was born in 1943 in Melbourne, Australia, where he also currently lives. He started writing when he was 11, and his first book, The Eleventh Hour, was published in 1979, when he was 36. After that, he published a science fiction novel, Golden Space Kids and, in 1982, he won the Children's Writing Award for his fantasy novel, Dragon's Nest.

Victor Kelleher has written more than thirty-five books which have been published in countries around the world, including Germany, the United States, France, and Britain. Some of his works were nominated for the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards and the Australian Science Fiction Achievement Awards. He also had two books listed as "Notable Books of the Year" by the American Library Association and was awarded the Aurealis Award for his young adult novel, The Delmar Experiment.

Victor Kelleher's books often explore themes such as the environment, survival, morality, power, and freedom. In his novel, The Switch, he reflects on the dangers of technology, while his book The Eskimos and the Oil Man discusses inequality and climate change. Other books in his Darks' Master series also expose the struggle between chaos and order, evil and justice; they also explore the clash between natural and technological forces.

Victor Kelleher has had an incredibly successful and influential career as an author. His books are renowned for intriguing plots and engaging characters, making them some of the most popular children's books in Australia and around the world.

His works have been used in classrooms and are some of the most celebrated stories in Australian literature. He has been praised for his riveting stories and imaginative worlds. Additionally, his dark stories teach readers about some of the dangers lurking in our world today, helping his readers to develop a more nuanced understanding of modern life.

Victor Kelleher has dedicated his career to providing evocative stories for young readers. His inspiring and chilling works have been enjoyed by children, teenagers, and adults alike. From his first book to his most recent, Victor Kelleher has been an integral part of the world of children's literature, provoking, entertaining, and educating readers for decades.

Bibliography

• Wolf on the Fold. Hodder & Stoughton. (1982).
• Shimmer in the Heat. Hodder & Stoughton. (1988).
• The Other Side of the Dale. Hodder & Stoughton. (1993).
• Dark Dreamers. Hodder & Stoughton.(1997).
• Deucalion. Hodder & Stoughton. (2000).
• The Minotaur's Child. Hodder & Stoughton. (2007).
• The Bleeding Horse. Hodder & Stoughton. (2009).
• Margaret's Harbor. Allen & Unwin. (2012).
• The White Window. Allen & Unwin.(2014).