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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

National Mutt Day (US)

A remarkable book that your children will love. Lady by Melvin Burgess.

18 days ago

International Men’s Day

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

1 month ago

Armistice Day

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

1 month ago

Armistice Day

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

1 month ago

Armistice Day

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

1 month ago

Halloween

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

1 month ago

Halloween

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

1 month ago

Halloween

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

1 month ago

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