Books by Melvin Burgess

3 books · Ages 4–12

Melvin Burgess has 3 books on Wonderlit spanning ages 4–12.

Standalone Books

Cover of An Angel for May
An Angel for May
Melvin Burgess
Tam travels back to World War II England and befriends May, a traumatized girl living on a farm. A moving story of frien
Ages 8–11
Cover of The Earth Giant
The Earth Giant
Melvin Burgess
When Peter and his sister find a hidden extraterrestrial giant, they form a secret bond and face great risks to protect
Ages 4–11
Cover of Billy Elliot A Novel
Billy Elliot A Novel
Melvin Burgess
Set during the 1984-1985 miners' strike in North East England, Billy Elliot discovers a hidden talent and passion for ba
Ages 9–12

By Age Range

Ages 4-7
1 books
The Earth Giant
Ages 8-11
3 books
An Angel for MayThe Earth GiantBilly Elliot A Novel
Ages 12-18
1 books
Billy Elliot A Novel

Common Themes

Friendship & LoyaltyFear & BraveryLove & FamilyMaking FriendsBeing DifferentEmpathy & KindnessResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & Social

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