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Angie Thomas On Making The Switch From Writing YA to Middle Grade & How Fantasy Addresses Real World Problems

The bestselling author is trying some new as she ventures into middle grade, fantasy fiction. We find out about the process and the world of Nic Blake, her 12-year-old hero.

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Rachel Faturoti

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Angie Thomas' middle grade debut, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy, is published on 4th April by Walker Books.

Rachel Faturoti's YA debut, Finding Folkshore, is published 6th April by Jacaranda Books.

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