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Open Book: John Boyne discusses his new novel, A Ladder to the SkyOpen Book: John Boyne discusses his new novel, A Ladder to the Sky

Released On: 09 Sep 2018

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John Boyne on his new novel, and ode to Mrs Gaskell and six of the best Sci Fi novels.

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