Kiran Millwood Hargrave signs six-figure deal with HCG

Hachette Children’s Group (HCG) has acquired four middle-grade novels from Kiran Millwood Hargrave for a six-figure sum. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-17 16:26:13 UTC ]
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James Comey, casualty of Trump's 'Russia thing', signs $2m book deal

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Candlish moves to S&S in six-figure deal

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