Orchard Books acquires debut YA author Hunt

Orchard Books has acquired Thirteen Days of Midnight by debut YA author Leo Hunt. The book is about a boy called Luke Manchett who, when his father dies, acquires $6m and a collection of ghosts. The eight spirits want revenge for their enslavement by Manchett senior and Luke has just 13 days to work out how to send them to their eternal rest. Megan Larkin, publishing director for Orchard Books, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to the title in a two-book deal from Jenny Savill of Andrew Nurnberg Associates. The book will be published in 2015. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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