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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

International Children's Book Day

Count... A book that will get anyone reading! By Melvin Burgess from Andersen Digital.

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International Women's Day

War Girls by Adele Geras is a great book for #InternationalWomensDay. From ##PublishedBy#.

25 days ago

International Women's Day

With so many brilliant women to read about why not try War Girls. By the talented Adele Geras. Published by Andersen Digital.

25 days ago

World Maths Day

It's all about numbers today so why not teach your kids all about them with this book Count . By Melvin Burgess, published by Andersen Digital.

26 days ago

World Maths Day

It's all about numbers today so why not teach your kids all about them with this book Count . By Melvin Burgess, published by Andersen.

26 days ago

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. An Angel For May by Melvin Burgess from Andersen.

1 month ago

Make A Friend Day

An Angel For May by Melvin Burgess from Andersen Digital is the perfect friendship story.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

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

4 months ago

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