Mel Darbon

Mel Darbon

  • 5 stars across 2 books
Mel spent a large part of her childhood inventing stories to keep her autistic brother happy on car journeys. Having worked as a theatre designer and freelance artist, as well as teaching young adults with learning disabilities and running creative workshops for teenage mums, young offenders and toddlers, Mel now writes young adult novels. She is a recent graduate of Bath Spa's MA in Writing For Young People, where she found a channel to give voice to young people who otherwise might not be heard. Rosie Loves Jack is her first book.
2nd March 2023

What the World Doesn't See

"Poignant, tender, and utterly absorbing, I defy you not to root for Jake and Maudie." Lisa Williamson, author of The Ar... MoreWhat the World Doesn't See

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6th September 2018

Rosie Loves Jack

Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2019"They can't send you away. What will we do? We need us. I stop your angry, ... MoreRosie Loves Jack

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    What the World Doesn't See

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    Omg, I can’t put it into words, you need to read this book ❤️
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