Melvin Burgess
Melvin Burgess is a British author of children's fiction and young adult fiction. He is best known for his controversial novel 'Junk', which won the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Burgess's work often deals with challenging and mature themes, and he is recognized for his honest and sometimes gritty portrayal of adolescence.
Books
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1. Sara's Face
"Sara's Face" is a psychological thriller that delves into the dark world of fame, identity, and obsession. The story follows Sara, a young girl with a disfigured face who becomes entangled with a charismatic but deeply troubled rock star. As Sara becomes more involved with the celebrity's life, she is drawn into a sinister plot involving experimental facial transplant surgery. The novel explores themes of self-image, the price of beauty, and the lengths to which people will go to achieve perfection, all while questioning the very essence of what makes us who we are.
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