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James Moloney, the award-winning author of children's and young adult fiction books (Crossfire, Dougy, Gracey, Angela, and A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove), talks about the craft of writing, and particularly what led him to write the popular Dougy trilogy. He shows us how the power of personal experience can be drawn on, and how it informs a text. He also explores the profound themes and messages about violence, race relations and discrimination in these novels, discussing each topic individually. He presents a useful entry into several texts and offers aspiring authors ways of developing their interests and skills as writers.
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