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Duets

Anna Wood, Leila Aboulela, Nell Stevens, Zoe Gilbert, Lucy Durneen, Adrian Duncan, Eley Williams, Gurnaik Johal, Jarred McGinnis, Jon McGregor, David Rose, Jo Lloyd, Ben Pester, Tim MacGabhann, Ruby Cowling, Roelof Bakker

Publisher: Scratch Books

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Summary

A collection of stories written in duet.
Eight highly original stories, each woven from the joint inspiration of two amazing writers.
Sixteen celebrated authors respond, play, twist and develop their story in turn. Without the certainty of being in full control, Duets brings a new dimension to the drama of reading and writing.
Available since: 10/17/2024.
Print length: 204 pages.

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