Melvin Burgess Quotes

A collection of quotes by Melvin Burgess.

Melvin Burgess is a British author known for his thought-provoking and controversial young adult novels. Born on April 25, 1954, in Twickenham, England, Burgess began his writing career in the late 1980s. He gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim with his groundbreaking novel, "Junk" (1996), which explored the themes of drug addiction and teenage rebellion. Burgess has since written numerous other acclaimed works, including "Doing It" (2003) and "The Hit" (2013). His writing often tackles gritty and challenging subjects, making him a prominent figure in the world of young adult literature.

When I was a child I used to read books by Gerald Durrell, w

When I was a child I used to read books by Gerald Durrell, who founded Jersey Zoo. He had a job collecting animals for zoos and for a long time that is what I wanted to do. Later when I was a teenager I had a fantastic English teacher called Mrs. Stafford. Her enthusiasm made me decide to be a writer.

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