HARPERCOLLINS ACQUIRES TWO NEW BOOKS FROM THE AUTHOR THAT GIVES DARREN SHAN THE SHIVERS

London, 25th October 2010 –

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired two new books from Barry Hutchison, author of the Invisible Fiends series and major voice on the HarperCollins list. The deal for World rights, including film, TV, audio and merchandising was concluded by Harriet Wilson, Editorial Director HarperCollins Children’s Books and Kathryn Ross of Fraser Ross Associates.

The first book, entitled The 13th Horseman, is scheduled for publication in February 2012 and is intended for readers aged 11+.

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Over on The Book Zone, Raggy Maggie has been crowned August's book of the month, beating off stiff competition from authors including Derek Landy and Eoin Colfer. Barry is very happy indeed, and may well invent a celebration dance solely for this occasion.

Read the full report right here.

Invisible Fiends: Mr Mumbles has been shortlisted for the 2011 Manchester Book Award. The format of the award itself is changing this year, and there will be no overall winner announced. So, you might say that the book has won the Manchester Book Award, coming joint first with every other book on the shortlist.

All the books on the shortlist will be sent to schools and book groups around Manchester between September 2010 and March 2011, and heavily promoted by libraries across the city. Series author, Barry Hutchison, will be visiting two Manchester schools in January 2011 to talk about the book, the series, and how he became a writer.