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Melvin Burgess

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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.

Recent updates about Melvin Burgess

World Children's Day

Amazing!!! Nicholas Dane by Melvin Burgess. Published by Penguin.

12 days ago

World Children's Day

Junk by Melvin Burgess from Andersen Digital is brilliant!

12 days ago

World Children's Day

Could there be a better time to read Junk by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen.

12 days ago

International Men’s Day

Discover Kill All Enemies by Melvin Burgess. Published by Penguin.

13 days ago

Armistice Day

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

21 days ago

Armistice Day

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

21 days ago

Armistice Day

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

21 days ago

Halloween

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

1 month ago

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