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During the 1980s, when Grange Hill merchandising was at its height and the series arguably at its most popular, a number of annuals and novels were published.

Eight annuals were published from 1981 to 1988.

Comic strip adventures appeared in the short-lived BEEB magazine, which portrayed new stories, and the longer running Fast Forward, magazine which loosely followed the early 90's series. Additional comic strips occurred in School Fun and in the Radio Times. Grange Hill had its own dedicated magazine, but this only lasted two issues, although there was a holiday special too.

There were 14 short story books and novels, some of which were written or co-written by series creator Phil Redmond, but which also involved authors such as Robert Leeson and Jan Needle. Below is a full list of Grange Hill short story books and novels:

  1. Grange Hill Stories, by Phil Redmond. First published by the BBC in 1979. Short stories.
  2. Grange Hill Rules OK?, by Robert Leeson. Published by Fontana Lions in 1980. The first Grange Hill novel.
  3. Grange Hill Goes Wild, by Robert Leeson. Published by Fontana Lions in 1980. Novel
  4. Grange Hill for Sale by Robert Leeson. Published by Fontana Lions in 1981. Novel
  5. Tucker and Co., by Phil Redmond. Published by Fontana Lions in 1982. Novel
  6. Grange Hill Home and Away by Robert Leeson. Published by Fontana Lions in 1982. Novel
  7. Great Days at Grange Hill, by Jan Needle. Published by Fontana Lions in 1984. Short stories that form a sort of prequel to Grange Hill Stories.
  8. Grange Hill After Hours, by Phil Redmond. Published by Magnet in 1986. Novel
  9. Grange Hill Graffiti, by Phil Redmond. Published by Magnet in 1986. Novel
  10. Grange Hill on the Run, by Phil Redmond. Published by Magnet in 1986. Novel
  11. Grange Hill Heroes, by Phil Redmond and David Angus. Published by Magnet in 1987. Novel
  12. Grange Hill Rebels, by Phil Redmond and David Angus. Published by Magnet in 1987. Novel
  13. Grange Hill Partners, by Phil Redmond and David Angus. Published by Magnet in 1988. Novel
  14. Ziggy's Working Holiday, by Phil Redmond and Margaret Simpson. Published by Magnet in 1988. Novel

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