At the Big Red Rooster(1998)

William Taylor

Ever had to dance with a giantess in public? Twenty five funny, sad, frightening and exciting stories by an award-winning writer for young adults. Ever had to be a pall bearer? Gone pig hunting with a desperate uncle? Had to dance with a giantess in public? Had the world's most boring job? Been ripped off by a little old lady? These stories will take you places you'll never want to visit in real life - from the first dance to the first funeral and from the first job to the first sexual experience. well, okay, maybe not that last one. A great collection of the best of Taylor's numerous short stories from over 25 years' writing, they are funny, sad, dramatic and sometimes frightening, and written in a variety of narrative styles, making them ideal for classroom study. A terrific collection from one of New Zealand's foremost writers for young adults.