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Child ’Children’sHarperCollins AustraliaSUBSIDIARY RIGHTS GUIDDE OCTOBER 2010
junior
SKOZ THAndrew Daddo, illustrat
Ages: 7–10
A hilarious new series for young readerssleepwalking dog.
The problem with being a sleepwalkinga clue where you are when you wake u
When Skoz wakes up he finds he’s got aWhen Skoz wakes up he finds he s got aMake that a LOT of a chill.
This time Skoz is going to have to give it way home. That’s if he can make it passlobbery blue-eyed monsters …
A hilarious new series from the bestselli• A hilarious new series from the bestselliGoodnight, Me and Check On Me.
• Action-packed illustrations throughout
• Skoz activity booklet available for dowHarperCollins and Andrew Daddo webs
d d ddwww.andrewdaddo.com
SKOZ THE DOG: LEADER OF THE PACKDecember 20109780733327827198 x 128mm PB64
OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERReady Steady… Kaboom9780733327810Up in the Air (2010)
64 pp Rights: World Rights
9780733327803All At Sea (2010)9780733327797
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
HE DOGted by Judith Rossell
JUNIOR FICTION
s about Skoz, the
dog is you don’t have up!
a bit of a chill No wait
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Andrew Daddo is one of Australia’s most popular television personalities. He started writing for children in 2001, when his first collection of stories, Sprung!, was published. Since then, Andrew has written 18 best-selling books, including the hugely successful picture
a bit of a chill. No, wait.
all he’s got to find his t the big, furry,
ing author of
book collaboration with Emma Quay, Goodnight, Me. Andrew lives on Sydney’s northern beaches with his wife and three children.
Judith Rossell worked as a CSIRO scientist, for a cotton spinning company and studied textile ing author of
t by Judith Rossell.
wnload on site:
cotton spinning company, and studied textile design in Scotland before becoming a full-time illustrator. Her books include sumptuous maze adventure books, puzzle books and picture books.
RIES:m! (2010)
SARINDI’S DRAGJanine M Fras
Ages: 7–10
Third in the series featuring Sarindi and his I
It’s Sarindi’s birthday, and what he wants mthe multi-coloured Dragon Kite he sees in ththe luckiest boy when he wakes up and seewait to go to the beach fly it with his fatherwait to go to the beach fly it with his father
But later that day Sarindi wonders if his luckearthquake has flattened the nearby towncousins live, and Sarindi and his father mustto help. There is no time to fly kites.
Will Sarindi’s cousin survive? And will he evi if ihis beautiful kite?
• Beautiful illustrations from CBCA award-w
SARINDI’S DRAGON KITEJanine M FraserSeptember 20109780732287764198 x 153 mm PB 128pp ppRights available: World
GON KITEser
JUNIOR FICTION
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Janine Fraser is the author of Sarindi and the Lucky Bird, which was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Awards and the CBCA Awards Young Readers category in 2002. Sh h l bli h d Abd ll h' B tt fl
ndonesian family.
more than anything else is he market. He thinks he’s es the kite, and he can’t r. She has also published Abdullah's Butterfly
(9780207190803), Rights Sold: Japan, Spain, Korea and UK
Elise Hurst is a full-time artist and writer. She has over fifty books to her credit, including The Night Garden which was
i f i i
r.
k has deserted him. A huge n of Bantul, where Sarindi’st travel there immediately
er feel lucky enough to fly shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards in 2008.winning illustrator.
ERNIE ANDFrances Watts, illustrat
Ages: 7+
COMPETITION OF THE CENTURY!!!!!Superheroes wanted!Are you smart?Are you swift?Are you bold?Are you brave?
If you answered yes to all of the abthe chance of a lifetime! Contest tBranch of the world-famous Superhheld on Friday afternoon at 4 pm. Wfree sidekick!
Ernie Eggers is thrilled when he winscontest and becomes The Extraordschool on Mondays, Tuesdays and day Saturday). But his excitement twhen he discovers that his sidekickdoesn’t take him long to realise, th
b th h it liknever been another sheep quite lik
Extraordinary Ernie and Marvellousnew adventures: The Middle Sheepin History
EXTRAORDINARY ERNIE AND MAVELLOUS MAUDMarch 20089780733323065170mm x 120mm PB in History170mm x 120mm PB (new edition 2010 ,198 x 128mm)80 pp, b&w illustrations, World RightsRights Sold: UK (Ragged Bear), US (Eerdman)
D MAUDted by Judy Watson
JUNIOR FICTION
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Frances Watts has worked as a bookseller, editor and author. Her first book for children, Kisses for Daddy, illustrated by David Legge, was shortlisted in the 2006 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Awards. Her second project with David Legge Parsley Rabbit's Book about David Legge, Parsley Rabbit s Book about Books was the Eve Pownall award winner in the 2008 CBCA Awards.
Judy Watson is an illustrator, designer and researcher, who has illustrated several educational books for
bove questions, this iso join the elite Baxterheroes Society will be Winner will receive
children. Judy lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children.
s a superherodinary Ernie (after Thursdays, and allturns to dismayk is a sheep. Itough, that there has k M ll M d !ke Marvellous Maude!
Maud are back in two p and The Greatest Sheep
ALWAYS JSusanne Ger
Ages: 8+
Another of life’s complications hitsbook on school bullying I am Jack
Jack's journey continues ... the lonJack and Super Jack.
Jack's life seems to get more comJack s life seems to get more comand this year's a doozy. His mum new house Sunflower, his friendshiinto something more, and his mummarried!
But overshadowing all that, his mugoing to take all Jack's humour an
A funny and touching look at the families.
I AM JACK addresses bullying in scaccessible and entertaining for yoaccessible and entertaining for yogoing to school. He enjoys learninHamel calls Jack, ‘Bum Head’. All‘Bum Head’. Jack's in Big trouble dangerous. Nobody seems to wa
SUPER JACK: Instead of having to ALWAYS JACK gmust contend with his family in thiAm Jack.Families are made up in all sorts oa holiday with their new family fotheir differences and for Jack to rehave such a great family.
October 20109780732290207198 x 128 mm PB160pp, b&w illustrations
JACKrvay
JUNIOR FICTION
s Jack, hero of the classic k
ng-awaited sequel to I am
mplicated as he gets older
• Offers young readers real solution to their problems, as they watch Jack contend with the world – bullying, blended families and now, his mother’s breast cancer• Award-winning author• Over 20,000 copies of I Am Jack sold in Australiamplicated as he gets older,
and sister wants to call their ip with Anna might be turning m and her partner want to get
um finds out she's sick - and it's
Australia• Rights sold (backlist titles): N America, Korea (Jinsun)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Susanne Gervay is an award-winning Australian author and a
nd courage to deal with it.
effect of breast cancer on
chools while remaining ounger readers Jack likes
specialist in child development. Her much-loved and bestselling I Am Jack is becoming a classic on school bullying, reaching adults and children alike. Susanne’s books have earnt awards ranging from the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Notable Books list to the ounger readers. Jack likes
ng new things. George l the kids at school call Jack, ... school is getting
ant to listen. Until one day ...
contend with bullies, Jack
of Australia s Notable Books list to the Family Therapy Awards.
Cathy Wilcox has twin careers as cartoonist and illustrator of children's books, and has been shortlisted in the CBCA Awards three times.
s sequel to the bestselling I
of ways nowadays and it takes or Jack and Leo to work out ealise just how lucky he is to
MONSTRJanice Ma
Ages: 7+
How can one boy cause so m
You know life is tough when:
• you’ve been put up for sale o• your hair-drier’s been sabotabugbug• your brother is called Monste
The world’s greatest trickster, BMonster) creates havoc where
Brussels sprouts, mohair jumpeveggie gardens, sisters – especnothing and no one is safe fropractical jokes.
But the time has come to tamstraighten him out. Are the famlove neighbour and terrifying love neighbour, and terrifying it? Or will Monster manage to
By popular demand Monster aare back, with a storm of tricksdelight another generation of
MONSTROSITYMay 2010 9781869508333198 x 128mm PB 256ppW ld Ri htWorld Rights
Th th h k k f t i th f
OSITYarriott
JUNIOR FICTION
uch trouble?
on the internetaged with a giant
• The author has knack for capturing the sense of humour of nine year old boys – her funny and infuriating Monster has them rolling in the aisles• Ideal for reading aloud or for reluctant readers –especially boys, although any older sister will appreciate ‘Sis’ and her revenge!• Originally published as four separate stand-alone
er!
Brewster (aka ever he goes.
rs, innocent kittens,
Originally published as four separate stand alone books (1997), they are now published for the first time as a single integrated novel – modernised and combined into a single story, retitled and rereleased for the enjoyment of another generation of naughty children.
cially sisters ... m Monster’s
e the Monster and mily, school, tough- Aunt Mildew up to
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Janice Marriott is an award-winning children’s author, of both fiction and non-fiction, most recently winning the 2007 NZ Post Junior Fiction award for Thor’s Tale. Janice lives and works in central Wellington.
Aunt Mildew up to give them the slip?
and his mayhem s and trouble to naughty children.
TAKING OFFYoung Adult FictionOctober 2007 9781869506377198 x 128mm PB 208pp198 x 128mm PB 208ppWorld Rights
THE CLOUDSteven Hunt and Da
Ages: 7–12
‘This is the sort of book that whisp… it promises to deliver somethinthe digital illustrations are unsettlthe story (Tim Burton meets Dianaolder readers enthralled’ Sunday
In the streets of Bankertown wheIn the streets of Bankertown, whethreatened with the grey and foInstitution, a young girl called Alishow imagination. Is she the childBankertown and bring colour, liginto the world? Determined not tBanker sends his vermin-infested Catcher, through the clouds to hcompanions.
The story continues in THE CLOUDWhen Alice, Thomas and Spinnethe Banker's father to complete t k th t t if i d f t
THE CLOUDCHASERSOctober 2008 takes them to terrifying and fant
travels through the peril of the Lofreezing, desolate waste of Tebbthey encounter the Wandering Sbureaucrat, Mad King George aForgetmeknot and his homemadever find the Banker’s Father? Ca
October 20089780733322259THE CLOUDCHASERS: THE EAST WINDNovember 20099780733325687 260 x 210 mm, Hardback160 pp • Full colour illustrations ever find the Banker s Father? Ca
companions avoid the relentlessAnd what secret does Spinner hofate of them all?
ppRights: WorldRights sold: Book 1 Denmark/Sweden (Turbine) and Canada (Brouquet –French)
DCHASERSavid Richardson
GRAPHIC NOVEL
pers to readers “pick me” ng special. A visual feast, ling, yet compelling, while a Wynne-Jones) will keep y Age
ere children are
• A stunning tale of grand adventure in the spirit of Jules Verne, Miyazaki and Lewis Carroll.• Book One was shortlisted in the 2008 AurealisAwards• Film rights under consideration by Tim Burton and 20th Century Fox• Animated custom book trailer available for ere children are
rbidding walls of The ce rebels by daring to d destined to save
ght and imagination back to take any chances, The lieutenant, the terrifying
• Animated custom book trailer available for retailer/publisher websites• Great online presence at www.thecloudchasers.com
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:Steve Hunt is an award-winning designer, , y g
hunt down Alice and her
DCHASERS: THE EAST WIND:r discover they must find their quest, their search
ti ld O th i
illustrator and animator. This is his first picture book for children. David Richardson has worked in advertising and film. This is also his first book.
astic worlds. On their opper’s world to the bit’s land of nightmares, Seers, a sand-monster and the daffy de flying craft. Will Alice an she and her an she and her s Catcher and his minions? old that will decide the
SHAOLIN BAnt S
12+
The lead designer from bro’Town hits graphic novel.
Ant Sang has answered the calls fromthe release of Shaolin Burning, a grapdifferent kung-fu fighters whose lives iopportunity of self discovery through opportunity of self-discovery through
Set in ancient China, it masterfully wemyths and legends throughout the st
Not final cover
SHAOLIN BURNINGMarch 20119781869508135 229 x 165 mm PB192pp9 ppWorld Rights
BURNINGSang
GRAPHIC NOVEL
the big-time with his new
m his growing fan base with phic novel about two very intersect, giving them the the wisdom of martial arts
• The award-winning bro’Town is acclaimed as New Zealand's first local primetime animated series
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Ant Sang was one of the original key the wisdom of martial arts.
eaves well-known kung-fu ory.
Ant Sang was one of the original key creatives on the massively successful bro’Town animated series. He has a cult following among readers of graphic novels, who have been clamouring for him to partner with a publisher who can take his art to the world …
MAGPLuke Davies, illustrate
Ages: 5–7
Tender, funny and courageous, thadaptation of Luke Davies' poem bond between father and son.
My father and I.We went to the edge of the falls fTo find m attacker the magpie To find my attacker the magpie ..
Luke Davies’ poem ‘Childhood Telines the fear of a magpie attack as his father helps him face that fe
Together, author and illustrator haTogether, author and illustrator hawonderful picture book that takesinto a story of a dog and his pup othe magpie.
• Magpie is at once tender, funnyB illi tl li d th ill t ti• Brilliantly realised, the illustrations
level to Davies’ poetry. • Luke Davies is an award-winningfiction and poetry, including the cwhich was made into a film starrin• Inari Kiuru's brilliant illustrations bra dog on a journey with his pup a
MAGPIEMay 2010 a dog on a journey with his pup, a
fear, courage, journeys and familyy
9780733322686 297 x 210mm HB32 pp, full colourWorld Rights
PIEed by Inari Kiuru
PICTURE BOOK
his brilliant visual shows the special
for revenge,
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Luke Davies is the author of three novels, including the cult bestseller Candy, which was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards in 1998 and, most recently, God of Speed. A film version of Candy, starring Heath L d l d i 2006 D i .
error’ describes in 9 and a boy’s reaction ear.
ave created a
Ledger, was released in 2006. Davies was awarded the Philip Hodgins Memorial Medal for Poetry in 2004. He has published five books of poetry, including Running With Light which was the winner of the Judith Wright Poetry Prize 2000, and Totem, which won the 2004 Age Book of the Year winner ave created a
s this poem and turns on a journey to find
y and courageous. b i h l
Age Book of the Year winner.
Inari Kiuru is a poet, jewellery maker and illustrator. She lives in WA with her partner, Shaun Tan.
s bring a whole new
g Australian writer of cult bestseller, Candy , ng Heath Ledger.ring to life the story of and the themes of and the themes of y.
LET’S GO WILDSorrel Wilby, illustrated by Michelle P
Ages: 7-10
Welcome to the amazing naturaA fun, factual, wild and wacky inkingdom.
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNEA tummy-rumbling look at what'sall abo t the ild things some anall about the wild things some anthey eat (super-size me!), the extanimals bring home the bacon afacts you'll ever read about animhabits.
SKIN DEEPSKIN DEEPIn the animal kingdom, it's not wcounts! Discover everything theranimals and their skin - how theyhide and stay cool or warm. Fasc
JUST FOR THE RECORDIf thi k th Ol i fIf you think the Olympics are fanabout the sporting achievementIn this world, though, there are plast! Nature is truly amazing ...
LET’S GO WILD:#1 GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER9780733328244 #2 SKIN DEEP 9780733328251#3 JUST FOR THE RECORD 9780733328268July 2010July 2010198 x 128mm PB80 pp, b&w illustrations Rights: World
Pike
NON-FICTION
• A wild and wacky introduction to the animal kingdom.• Sorrel Wilby is an acclaimed adventurer, filmmaker, author, photographer and artist
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Sorrel Wilby is an acclaimed adventurer
l world that surrounds us. ntroduction to the animal
ERs on nature's menu. Learn nimals eat ho m ch Sorrel Wilby is an acclaimed adventurer,
filmmaker, author, photographer and artist. Her career to date includes a long list of achievements including: the world's first complete traverse of the Himalaya, a 17,000km solo bike ride throughout Asia and other extreme feats. Sorrel has published
nimals eat, how much traordinary ways some and some of the wackiest mals and their eating
numerous books recounting her journeys and was also a roving reporter for high-profile TV show Getaway for over eight years. Sorrel lives on Norfolk Island with her family.
hat’s on the inside that re is to know about y use it to attract, repel, cinating and fun.
t ti it till d tastic, wait till you read ts in the animal kingdom. rizes for coming dead
KIDS CAN CLEANShannon Lush
Ages: 7+
Kids CAN clean with Shannon Lush,friend.
It’s true – kids CAN clean! And if anmake it happen, it’s the Domestic GThis illustrated book for children covremo ing the sq ashed banana inremoving the squashed banana intidying up your bedroom, personalshould take your finger OUT OF YOup after your friends.
Cleaning can be fun with Shannonbut effective tips for children of all but effective tips for children of all
KIDS CAN CLEANDecember 2009 9780733324130178 x 128mm PB178 x 128mm PB96ppRights: World
PICTURE BOOK
, every parent’s best
nybody knows how to Guru, Shannon Lush. vers everything from
n o r schoolbag to
• Includes photos and illustrations and written in a lively, bubbly style to appeal to children aged 7 and over.• Over 10,000 copies in print• Previous adult cleaning books have sold over 650,000 copies in Australia and New Zealand.• Spotless rights sold to US UK Italy Brazil Norway n your schoolbag, to
l hygiene (or why you UR NOSE), to cleaning
n Lush and her simple ages.
• Spotless rights sold to US, UK, Italy, Brazil, Norway, Slovenia
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ages.Never stumped for an answer to a domestic disaster, radio personality, wife, mother and grandmother Shannon Lush became a ‘surprise’ celebrity in late 2005 with the publication of her first book Spotless, co-written with Jennifer Fleming. Shannon is now a household name. She appears
l l TV d di i A t li d regularly on TV and radio programs in Australia and New Zealand and she contributes advice columns to several newspapers and magazines.
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