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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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International Men’s Day

Kill All Enemies is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Penguin.

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Armistice Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. An Angel For May by Melvin Burgess.

8 days ago

Armistice Day

You should read An Angel For May by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen.

8 days ago

Armistice Day

Discover War Girls by Adele Geras. Published by Andersen Digital.

8 days ago

Halloween

Discover The Lost Witch by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen.

19 days ago

Halloween

You'll love Burning Issy by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen.

19 days ago

Halloween

Could there be a better time to read The Lost Witch by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen Digital.

19 days ago

Halloween

Ghosts, witches, black cats, monsters, wizards, vampires and zombies - they'll all be out tonight! Why not read this brilliantly spooky read. Burning Issy by Melvin Burgess from Andersen Digital.

19 days ago

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