See Ya, Simon by David Hill
Told by Peter Hambleton.
"Simon’s my best friend and sometime in the next year or two years, he’s going to die."
Simon is a typical teenager in every way except one. Simon likes girls, weekends and enjoys mucking about and playing practical jokes. But what is different is that Simon has muscular dystrophy – he is in a wheelchair and doesn't have long to live.
A story told by Nathan, about Simon - his life, struggles and friends.
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See Ya Simon Pt 1
15 Jan 2011It's the start of the 4th form (Year 10) for Nathan and his friend Simon who scores a soccer goal from his new wheelchair. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 2
16 Jan 2011Simon's muscular dystrophy doesn't stop him from enjoying the school disco, and he even gets away with not doing his maths homework. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 3
22 Jan 2011Simon's parents have a run in with a BMW driver over a disability car park, and Nathan's Mum gets a letter from his Dad saying he can't help her out financially. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 4
23 Jan 2011Nathan stays the night at Simon's and observes how he takes a shower. Later he, Todd, Haare and Jason do role playing games at Simon's. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 5
29 Jan 2011Simon's in a bad mood. He's tired, has to be turned every two hours at night and his wheel chair gets stuck. But his school mates make him some fun fake levers for the chair. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 6
5 Feb 2011Nathan walks the dog. Fiona's in a whiney mood because Mum can't afford her new netball boots. Simon hogs his time with Brady and then reads out an amazing poem. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 7
6 Feb 2011Simon has to go back to hospital. He takes over the lesson from Mr Rata, telling the class about his first experiences there. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 8
12 Feb 2011Nathan visits Simon who is tidying his bedroom before going into hospital. Nathan goes to the hospital with the family and chats with Simon's big sister, Keri. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 9
13 Feb 2011Simon's dislocated his shoulder and has to stay on in hospital. Nathan, Haaare, Todd and Jason visit him and play role playing games. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 10
19 Feb 2011Nathan insists that Simon be in the class video about suffragettes. When he wheels in he ends up being filmed with Brady on his lap. Simon's off to the Paratai Home for the Disabled in the holidays… Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 11
20 Feb 2011Nathan spends a week with his Dad and his girlfriend, Emma. Dad gives him a letter for his Mum. Simon gets back from camp looking thinner. Nathan's still keen on Brady. Simon has feeling for girls… Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 12
5 Mar 2011Alex is in a wheelchair after a BMX accident. The class discuss television shows. Simon hates telethons - he wants the same world as others, not pity. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 13
6 Mar 2011Nathan visits Simon when he's babysitting his cousin Aaron. Simon is great with the baby and the family are all moved. Kirsti tells Nathan more about her brother. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 14
12 Mar 2011Simon is getting a lot worse and is going to die soon. Nathan shares his feelings of anger and sadness and guilt. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 15
13 Mar 2011Simon's wheelchair takes off at the school cross country. Nathan and Alex race to rescue him but he falls out and Nathan carries him. Simon's shocked but full of smart retorts. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 16
19 Mar 2011Nathan has been walking to school with Nelita and with Brady, who is perhaps trying to snub Alex. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 17
20 Mar 2011Simon needs a belt to help him sit up in his wheelchair. He's having breathing difficulties and goes back to hospital. Nathan's Dad has decided to come back and live with them. Audio
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See Ya Simon Pt 18
26 Mar 2011Nathan arrives home to learn from his Mum that Simon has died. Everyone is very supportive, apart from Brady. Nathan goes with Haare, Todd and Jason to say goodbye to Simon at the Shaw's house. Audio
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Published by Penguin NZ
ISBN: 9780143318026
David Hill is well known to Radio New Zealand listeners for his stories and reviews, and also to readers world wide for his novels for young adults. See Ya, Simon was his first book for young adults, published in 1992.
Peter Hambleton is a well-known Wellington stage, film and television actor, and stage director. He plays the dwarf Glóin in The Hobbit film series.