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Dave Hill

    Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, and musician whose distinctive voice blends sharp wit with surprising vulnerability. His writing fearlessly delves into the absurdities of life, both personal and universal, with an uncompromising honesty. Hill's style is characterized by unexpected turns and incisive observations that provoke both laughter and reflection. His work stands out for its raw authenticity and its remarkable ability to find humor in the most unexpected places.

    Usborne First Reading: Princess Polly and the Pony
    Man Alive
    Princess Polly and the Pony
    The Awesome Game
    Parking the Moose: One American's Epic Quest to Uncover His Incredible Canadian Roots
    Schooling and Equality
    • One man's search to answer the ultimate question in sports: Why is hockey so incredibly awesome? DAVE HILL—author, actor, rock musician and stand-up comedian—is an outstanding American. One thing that makes him stand out is that he's part Canadian—an advantage he explored in his previous book, Parking the Moose. Another is that he's obsessed with hockey. That makes him one of only five percent of Americans who've declared they like hockey more than any other sport. Unbelievable but true. In The Awesome Game, Dave tackles this mind-blowing conundrum with full force, drilling down into what makes hockey so vitally important in so many parts of the world, despite the average American not recognizing its preeminent greatness. His search for the very soul of hockey takes him across the globe, from Canada (of course) to Poland, Kenya, even New York, to observe on-ice action, mingle with fans and interrogate some of the sport's greatest players and pundits. The Awesome Game is bursting with passion, expert in its analysis and as deeply entertaining as the game itself (but funnier).

      The Awesome Game2023
    • A quarter-Canadian from Cleveland embarks on a heartfelt journey to discover his heritage, blending humor and emotion along the way. This exploration not only uncovers personal roots but also celebrates cultural identity, offering readers a unique perspective that is both entertaining and enlightening. The narrative promises to evoke joy and resonate with anyone interested in the complexities of identity and belonging.

      Parking the Moose: One American's Epic Quest to Uncover His Incredible Canadian Roots2020
    • "Boli sme v opus... veď viete... rozprávali sme sa o Juddovi a o chlapíkovi, ktorý ho sledoval. Ja som stála pri dverách, vlastne za nimi, keď sa odrazu otvorili. Všetci sme stuhli. Bol to on..." z prepisu vyšetrovania podozrivej Amandy Telefonát, zvuky krokov, úder a zvuk tela, ktoré dopadlo na dlážku. Skupina vydesených tínedžerov v panike uteká z miesta činu. Na druhý deň, v skorých ranných hodinách policajt objaví telo a rozbieha sa vyšetrovanie. Nemožno strácať čas – staň sa detektívom a zatkni vraha, ešte kým sú stopy horúce. Zbieraj dôkazy, poskladaj z nich obraz zločinu a odhaľ pravdu. Iba ty dokážeš chytiť vraha!

      Miesto činu – Staň sa vyšetrovateľom!2010
      3.3
    • Princess Polly and the Pony

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Princess Polly, who loves riding, enters the Pony Dressing-Up Race in disguise.

      Princess Polly and the Pony2007
    • Stalling in life's middle lane? Time for a change of gear...Man Alive is an hilarious novel that perfectly captures the highs and lows of modern family life, from acclaimed author Dave Hill. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls' Us or Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project . Derek Hawker is getting on a bit but he's a good and successful chap. He has provided for his children, been faithful to his wife and as a visionary manager with the vast Bluelake retail mall he's at the peak of his career. But surely there is more to life than his half-baked, bite-sized chunk? Meanwhile his wife has gone off travelling around the world for a year off being a mother, and their two late-teen children are rebelling against their parent's values. Man Alive is a novel about teen wars, teenage angst and parents who refuse to grow old gracefully. It is warm, witty, insightful, humane and very funny. What readers are saying about Dave Hill's ' Enjoyable, witty and well observed ' 'The quality and depth of the characters see this book through with flying colours ' ' Narrative drive, gritty realism and sheer laugh-out-loud wit '

      Man Alive2004
    • Schooling and Equality

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This text covers the range of equality issues in school level education from the perspective and needs of educators, trainee teachers and students of education. It uses a blend of issues, concepts, facts and research to open up key issues and consider policy developments in the field.

      Schooling and Equality2001
      4.0