David Henry Wilson (born 1937, in London) is an English writer. As an author he is best known for his children's stories such as the Jeremy James series. Wilson has also had a number of plays produced in the United Kingdom, both for children and adults. He is also the author of The Coachman Rat (1989), a satirical novel based on the Cinderella story.

Biography

Wilson was educated at Dulwich College and Pembroke College, Cambridge. He has lived in France, Ghana, Germany and Switzerland, and for many years was a lecturer at the universities of Bristol and Konstanz (where he founded and ran the university theatre). Wilson has had many books published in the United Kingdom. A number of these have also been translated into other languages. He also translates many works from French and German, ranging from children's books by Kirsten Boie to travel guides by Peter Sager, art history by Werner Hofmann, and literary theory by Wolfgang Iser. He is also a prolific playwright, writing both short and full-length works. A common theme appears to be sequels to works by Shakespeare.

Personal life

Wilson is widowed and has three grown-up children; he now lives in Taunton, Somerset. He is a fan of cricket and classical music and also enjoys rugby. His youngest child, J.J. Amaworo Wilson is an American-based author whose magical realist novel Damnificados is an award winner.

Selected works for children

Selected plays

Selected Shakespearian themed plays