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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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World Habitat Day

Think about the towns and cities we live in, discover The Baby and Fly Pie by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen.

13 days ago

World Habitat Day

Think about the towns and cities we live in, discover Three Bullets by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen.

13 days ago

World Habitat Day

Think about the habitat we live in, why not try The Baby and Fly Pie by Melvin Burgess. Published by Andersen Digital.

13 days ago

Everywoman day

War Girls by Adele Geras from Andersen Digital is a must for all children

1 month ago

Everywoman day

War Girls by Adele Geras from Andersen is a must for all children

1 month ago

Back to school

Kids will love Kill All Enemies by Melvin Burgess from Penguin

1 month ago

Women's Equality Day

Get stuck into War Girls by Adele Geras from Andersen Digital

1 month ago

Women's Equality Day

Get stuck into War Girls by Adele Geras from Andersen

1 month ago

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