Hegarty's 'Darkmouth' gets film deal

Alcon Entertainment has acquired the film rights to Darkmouth, the newly released children’s fantasy novel by Irish author Shane Hegarty, for a "very high" six-figure dollar sum. The book, published today (29th January) by HarperCollins Children’s Books, is the first in a monster-hunting adventure series for children aged 8-12. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Pirate fiction series to HarperCollins Childrens Books

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired a four-book fiction series about pirates by Amy Sparkes and Ben Cort. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Comedian Olaf Falafel signs with HarperCollins Children's

HarperCollins Children’s Books has signed a picture book deal with comedian Olaf Falafel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Faber Children’s shortlisted for two Blue Peter Awards

Two Faber Children’s titles are in the running for the 2017 Blue Peter Book Awards, along with books from HarperCollins Children’s, David Fickling Books, Wide Eyed Editions and Walker. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New 'whodunit' series from HarperCollins Children’s

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired a new ‘whodunit’ series by debut author Justine Windsor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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A Week at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Andrew Harwell, senior editor at HarperCollins Children's Books and winner of PW's second annual Star Watch award, shares his notes and pictures throughout his week at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Film deal for hyped Frankfurt children’s title

Twentieth Century Fox has signed the film rights to Jessica Townsend’s Nevermoor, a children’s manuscript that was subject to an eight-publisher auction at the Frankfurt Book Fair last month.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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HarperCollins acquires new Paddington Bear novel

HarperCollins Children’s Books will next year publish a further new Paddington Bear story by Michael Bond. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Anna James signs three book deal with HarperCollins Children’s

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired the debut novel from literary journalist and scout Anna James in a “hotly contested” auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Andersen hires Paul Black as PR director

Paul Black, head of PR and events at HarperCollins Children’s Books, is joining Andersen Press as PR director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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HarperCollins extends deal with Sophie Cleverly

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired a further three books by Sophie Cleverly, the author of the Scarlet and Ivy series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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PW Star Watch 2016 Superstar: Andrew Harwell

Andrew Harwell, senior editor at HarperCollins Children’s Books, was named PW Star Watch Superstar at a party at New York's Dream Downtown hotel on September 15. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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HC Children does three-book deal with O’Connell

Absolute Radio's breakfast show host Christian O’Connell has signed a deal with HarperCollins Children’s Books for his "fantastic" debut Radio Boy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Witherspoon and Kidman option Moriarty novel for film

Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman have optioned the film rights to Liane Moriarty's novel Truly Madly Guilty (Michael Joseph). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Film deal for Frances Hardinge novel

Catalyst Global Media has optioned the film and TV rights to Cuckoo Song by YA author Frances Hardinge. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Morpurgo's Leicester City fable to be published

HarperCollins Children’s Books is to publish Michael Morpurgo's The Fox and the Ghost King, a fable about Leicester City Football Club's historic football premiership win, originally written for BBC Radio 4. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Baddiel signs new deal with HarperCollins

HarperCollins Children’s Books will publish David Baddiel until 2019 under the terms of a new contract. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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HarperCollins Children's buys 10th Skulduggery title

HarperCollins Children’s Books will next year publish the 10th book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series by Derek Landy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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HarperCollins Children’s publishes Australian classic

HarperCollins Children’s is releasing The Adventures of Bottersnikes and Gumbles, a collection of stories by S A Wakefield, to coincide with a new TV series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Roberts moves from HC to Nosy Crow

Nosy Crow has hired Nia Roberts, currently art director at HarperCollins Children’s Books, as its new head of design. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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