Rights Available

Either because rights have reverted or publishing mergers have orphaned certain concepts, Hazel has certain projects available for re-publishing, or for new productions. Contact Hazel.

LiteracyAstrid the Mind Reading Chook

'Shooting Antarctica' is a 5,000 word, very low (R.A. 7), basic adult literacy mystery on board a polar ship, co-written with Goldie Alexander. Antarctic photographs available. Already trialled with adult literacy groups. Relevant during 2007-8 International Polar Year. Suit educational publisher of EFL or ESL.

Astrid the Mind Reading Chook (formerly published by Macmillan, rights reverted).

A chicken sleuth with a laptop and a Harley motorcycle who reads minds. Investigates a lost sense of humour.

Performance

'Making a Killing at the Pokies' is a 15 minutes, satirical performance script about gambling. Suit drama group. A rehearsed reading was done under director Lynne Williams at Holmesglen TAFE in 2007.

Picture Books

'Snail Mail', illustrated by Rod Clement. Originally published by Harper Collins and now out of print. Constant weekly requests from librarians & teachers. Fits communication and eco-themes. Class playscript also available.

'Fish & Chips & Jaws' illustrated by Rae Dale Originally published by Penguin and rights now reverted. Low key, visually humorous fishy mystery above takeaway shop. Suitable 5 year olds upwards.

'Feymouse', illustrated by Kilmeny Niland. Originally published by Penguin, and rights now reverted. About coping successfully with being different. A large and clumsy cat is born into a family of highly talented mice. Rock pop musical script available which has been performed schoolwide.

Stickybill TV Duckstar

Duty Free (Contact Hazel Edwards if interested in film or reprint rights)Duty Free

'Duty Free' (Lothian Crime Wave series, 2002)
ISBN 0-7344-0334-8 www.hazeledwards.com

'Duty Free' poses questions about whether being politically involved is a duty or a liability for a family, especially if you're a 14 year old daughter.

Film Issues relevance:

  • Timely Chinese setting because of the prospective Olympics 2008
  • Active chase scenes
  • Ethical dilemma What is your duty? And is anything free? And is it a crime for Sam's Mum put her daughter at risk?
  • Intellectual property. Who owns it? Should scientists share their knowledge internationally? Is it a crime to carry a secret?