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About Melvin Burgess

Melvin Burgess was born in London and brought up in Surrey and Sussex. He has had a variety of jobs before becoming a full-time writer. Before his first novel, he had short stories published and a play broadcast on Radio 4. He is now regarded as one of the best writers in contemporary children's literature, having won the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for his acclaimed novel Junk.

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Armistice Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. War Girls by Adele Geras.

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Armistice Day

Why not try An Angel For May by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen.

Yesterday

Armistice Day

War Girls is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Andersen Digital.

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Halloween

You should read The Lost Witch by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen Digital.

12 days ago

Halloween

Discover Burning Issy by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen Digital.

12 days ago

Halloween

You'll love The Lost Witch by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen.

12 days ago

Halloween

Burning Issy by Melvin Burgess from Andersen is brilliant!

12 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Count by Melvin Burgess from Andersen Digital

16 days ago

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