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Adam Baron

Adam discusses why he makes his stories silly and serious, how he approaches sensitive issues and more

About The Author:

Adam Baron is the author of five successful novels and has, in his time, been an actor, comedian, journalist and press officer at Channel 4 television (as well as things he’s too embarrassed to mention). He now runs the widely respected MA in Creative Writing at Kingston University London. Adam lives in Greenwich, South London, with his wife and three young children. He wrote 'Boy Underwater' (his first novel aimed at younger readers) because they told him to. While still in the flush of youth he knows what his final words are going to be: ‘clear the table’.

 

About The Book:

Jessica is playing with her family at the river when she finds a dirty, bedraggled teddy bear in the water. She has no idea that it will change everything, forever. Meanwhile, Cymbeline comes home from school to find that his mum’s house has been broken into – and the thieves seemed oddly focused on his toys. Thank goodness he had Mr Fluffy, his Bear of Most Extreme Importance, with him.  Soon, Jessica and Cymbeline find themselves swept up in a mystery that spans decades, threatens their families, and turns their lives upside down. But sometimes, just maybe, a new life can be a really wonderful thing…

 

 

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An Introduction to 'This Wonderful Thing'

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The Inspiration Behind 'This Wonderful Thing'

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A Reading from 'This Wonderful Thing'

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Adam's Writing Challenge

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What can you tell us about Jessica and Cymbeline?

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Why do you like writing stories that are both silly and serious?

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Why did you want to tell the story from two points of view?

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Why did you want four people to move into Cymbeline's house?

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How do you approach writing about sensitive subjects?

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Where did you get the inspiration for Mabel?

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How does being a creative writing teacher impact your writing?

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Do you have a writing process?

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Resource Download: 'This Wonderful Thing' Extract