Walliams 'cautionary tales' out from HCCB in May

HarperCollins Children’s Books will this May publish a new book by David Walliams, entitled The World’s Worst Children. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Walliams' Megamonster thunders into the top spot

David Walliams and Tony Ross' Megamonster (HarperCollins) has made its debut in the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, selling 52,919 copies in its first three days on sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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James Ellroy’s new novel is an unabashedly retro tale of Hollywood’s sordid side

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HCCB signs children's series from Slay in Your Lane authors Adegoke and Uviebinené

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PMJ pre-empts Casati's 'thrilling' tale about Helen of Troy's sister

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John Burningham’s final picture book is poignant tale of ‘difficult’ dog’s last trip

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Hachette Children's lands 'feminist Indiana Jones' tales from Bracken

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‘Raft of Stars’ takes a cue from Hemingway, then puts a less macho spin on the adventure tale

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Colfer's new Fowl Twins instalment scooped by HCCB

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