More Information & Critical Reviews
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.
“Extraordinary.” Simon Mayo’s Books of the Year podcast
“Rich, twisty storytelling … Written with observation and skill.” Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
“Burgess is a master storyteller.” Alex O’Connell * The Times, Children’s Book of the Week
“The godfather of young adult fiction.” BBC Front Row
“Melvin Burgess is an original, experimental voice and in his first YA novel for five years he draws on the rich tradition of British fantasy rooted in landscape and folklore.” Fiona Noble, Observer
“Burgess’s work remains strong meat, sometimes overwhelming; abduction, seduction, deceit, coercion and the limits of moral responsibility all test the reader’s tolerance of trauma to breaking point in this arresting coming-of-age tale.” Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.