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Malcolm Duffy

  • 5 stars across 3 books

     Malcolm Duffy is a Geordie born and bred. His first novel,  Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.  , was inspired by his time at Comic Relief, visiting projects that support women and children who have suffered as a result of domestic abuse. It was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize 2019, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, selected for World Book Night, nominated for the 2019 Carnegie Medal, and a host of other prizes.  malcolmduffy.com  @malcolmduffyUK

     
    5th April 2018

    Me Mam. Me Dad. Me.

    WINNER SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2019, YA CATEGORY. WINNER REDBRIDGE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2019. SHORTLIS... More

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