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Harper Highlights August 2018

DANIEL SILVA Espionage ... Love ... Betrayal ... WINX The horse that’s captivated the nation EMILY RODDA A new book from the legendary children’s author

KARIN SLAUGHTER The new nail-biting blockbuster from the thriller writer who has sold over 35 million copies worldwide

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Pieces of Her Karin Slaughter

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The Other Woman Daniel Silva

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The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man Jonas Jonasson

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Ball Lightning Cixin Liu & Joel Martinsen The Psychology of Time Travel Kate Mascarenhas

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The Rules of Seeing Joe Heap The Ghost Tree Barbara Erskine Bodies from the Library Tony Medawar The Party Lisa Hall The Fifth to Die J.D. Barker Whitsunday Dawn Annie Seaton

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Australian Heist James Phelps The Pacific with Sam Neill Meaghan Wilson Anastasios The Desert and the Sea Michael Scott Moore

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Winx: Biography of a Champion Trevor Marshallsea The Wallabies at War Greg Growden

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Dinosaur Juniors 2: Give Peas a Chance Rob Biddulph It’s a Story, Rory! Frances Watts & David Legge The World’s Worst Children 3 David Walliams & Tony Ross

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Andrea Cooper’s mother, Laura, is the perfect small-town mum. Laura lives a quiet but happy life in the sleepy beachside town of Gullaway Island. She’s a pillar of the community: a doctor, business owner and everybody’s friend. And she’s never kept a secret from anyone. Or so Andrea thinks. When Andrea is caught in a random violent attack at a shopping mall, Laura steps in and saves her life but acts in a way that is unrecognisable to her daughter. It’s like Laura is a completely different person. And that’s because she was. WHAT IF THE PERSON YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW BEST TURNS OUT TO BE SOMEONE YOU NEVER KNEW AT ALL? Laura is hailed as a hero for her actions at the mall but twenty-four hours later she is in hospital, shot by an intruder, who’s spent decades trying to track her down. What is Andrea’s mother trying to hide? As elements of the past return and put them both in danger, Andrea is left to piece together Laura’s former identity and discover the truth — for better or worse — about her mother. Is the gentle, loving woman who raised her also a violent killer? Thirty years ago. Before Andrea. Before Gullaway Island.

Pieces of Her K A R I N S L AUG H T E R

ISBN: 9781460751756 eISBN: 9781460706626

AUS PRICE: $32.99 NZ PRICE: $36.99 Trade Paperback PAGE EXTENT: 464pp PUBLICITY CONTACT: Alice Wood EMAIL: alice.wood@harpercollins.com.au RELEASED: 23/07/18

Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed storytellers. Published in 36 languages, with more than 35 million copies sold across the globe, her 16 novels include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the Edgar-nominated Cop Town , the instant New York Times bestselling novel Pretty Girls and her most recent bestseller, The Good Daughter . A native of Georgia, Karin currently lives in Atlanta.

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ESPIONAGE … LOVE … BETRAYAL … GABRIEL ALLON IN MOSCOW

T H E N E W Y O R K T I M E S # 1 B E S T S E L L E R

The master of the modern spy novel returns with another blistering, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller. Move over John Le Carré! With over half a million copies sold in Australia, Daniel Silva has firmly established himself as the new king of the spy thriller. Known for an uncanny prescience that brings geopolitical issues to life, Silva takes Gabriel Allon to Moscow in a tale of high stakes international espionage that once again proves that Silva truly has his finger on the pulse of global political events. ‘Silva is that rarity of rarities, a writer whose stories just keep getting better’ Huffington Post ‘Feels so contemporary that at times you wonder if you’re reading non-fiction’ Herald Sun

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‘A WORLD-CLASS PRACTITIONER OF SPY FICTION’ WASHINGTON POST

‘World class spy fiction’ Washington Post

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The Other Woman DAN I E L S I LVA

ISBN: 9781460755471 eISBN: 9781460709740

AUS PRICE: $32.99 NZ PRICE: $36.99 Trade Paperback PAGE EXTENT: 544pp PUBLICITY CONTACT: Sarah Barrett EMAIL: sarah.barrett@harpercollins.com.au RELEASED: 23/07/18

Daniel Silva is the award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of 21 novels. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and are bestsellers around the world. He lives in Florida with his wife, CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel, and their two children, Lily and Nicholas. Daniel Silva’s books have recently been slated for adaptation into a major television series by MGM, produced by the team who brought Fargo and The Handmaid’s Tale to the small screen.

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It all begins with a hot air balloon trip and three bottles of champagne. Allan and Julius are ready for some spectacular views, but they’re not expecting to land in the sea and be rescued by a North Korean ship, and they could never have imagined that the captain of the ship would be harbouring a suitcase full of contraband uranium, on a nuclear weapons mission for Kim Jong-un … Soon Allan and Julius are at the centre of a complex diplomatic crisis involving world figures from the Swedish foreign minister to Angela Merkel and President Trump. Things are about to get very complicated … Praise for The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared ‘Arguably the biggest word-of-mouth literary sensation of the decade’ Independant THE SEQUEL TO JONAS JONASSON’S INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED ‘Imaginative, laugh-out-loud … a brilliant satire on the foibles of mankind’ Telegraph ‘[A] silly and wonderful novel. [The scenes] will just keep readers amused almost non-stop ... A great cure for the blues, especially for anyone who might feel bad about growing older’ Kirkus Reviews ‘A mordantly funny and loopily freewheeling debut novel about ageing disgracefully’ Sunday Times ‘Eccentric, unusual and far-fetched in the best possible way’ Booksellers ‘THE ANTI GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO … JONASSON’S LIGHTHEARTED NOVEL SHOWS THE SOFTER SIDE OF SWEDEN … HILARIOUS’ — MARIE CLAIRE

The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man J ONA S J ONA S SON

ISBN: 9780008303921 eISBN: 9780008275587

AUS PRICE: $24.99 NZ PRICE: $27.99 B+ Paperback PAGE EXTENT: 368pp PUBLICITY CONTACT: Kajal Narayan EMAIL: kajal.narayan@harpercollins.com.au RELEASED: 0 9/08/18

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Ball Lightning

C I X I N L I U & J O E L MA R T I N S E N

A new standalone military sci-fi adventure from Cixin Liu, author of The Three Body Problem — soon to be a billion-dollar TV series produced by Amazon When Chen’s parents are incinerated before his eyes by a blast of ball lightning, he devotes his life to cracking the secret of mysterious natural phenomenon. His search takes him to stormy mountaintops, an experimental military weapons lab, and an old Soviet science station. The more he learns, the more he comes to realise that ball lightning is just the tip of an entirely new frontier in particle physics. Although Chen’s quest provides a purpose for his lonely life, his reasons for chasing his elusive quarry come into conflict with soldiers and scientists who have motives of their own: a beautiful army major with an obsession with dangerous weaponry, and a physicist who has no place for ethical considerations in his single-minded pursuit of knowledge.

Publicity Contact: nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

9781786694690 e 9781786694676 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Trade Paperback | 384pp Released: 09/08/18

The Psychology of Time Travel K AT E MA S C A R E NH A S

A time-travel murder mystery, set in a female-centric alternate world

1967: Four female scientists invent a time-travel machine. They are on the cusp of fame: the pioneers who opened the world to new possibilities. But then one of them suffers a breakdown and puts the whole project in peril ... 2017: Ruby knows her beloved Granny Bee was a pioneer, but they never talk about the past. Though time travel is now big business, Bee has never been part of it. Then they receive a message from the future — a newspaper clipping reporting the mysterious death of an elderly lady ... 2018: When Odette discovered the body she went into shock. Blood everywhere, bullet wounds, flesh. But when the inquest fails to answer any of her questions, Odette is frustrated. Who is this dead woman that haunts her dreams? And why is everyone determined to cover up her murder?

Publicity Contact: nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

9781788540117 e 9781786699152 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Trade Paperback | 320pp Released: 23/07/18

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9780008195823 e 9780008195830 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Trade Paperback | 560pp Released: 23/07/18 The Ghost Tree BA R BA R A E R S K I N E

9780008293161 e 9780008293178 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Trade Paperback | 416pp Released: 23/07/18 The Rules of Seeing J O E H E A P

What you see depends on what you’re looking for …

Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years of exile following the death of her father, from whom she had long been estranged. She is faced with clearing his house, believing he had removed all traces of her mother. Yet hidden away, she finds he had secretly kept a cupboard full of her possessions. Sifting through the ancient papers, Ruth discovers the diary and letters written by her ancestor, Thomas Erskine. The youngest son of a noble family, Thomas knew he would have to make his own way in the world. Unable to follow his brothers to university, instead he joins first the navy and then the army, travelling the world. When he is finally able to study law, his extraordinary experiences propel him to the very top and he becomes Lord Chancellor. Yet he has made a powerful enemy on his voyages, who will hound him and his family to the death – and beyond. Ruth becomes more aware of Thomas as she is gripped by his story, and senses that not only is his presence with her, but so is his enemy’s. Ruth will have to draw upon new friends and old in what becomes a battle for her very survival – and discover an inner power beyond anything she has imagined.

Rule of seeing no. 399

Learning to see is often a thankless task. Then, sometimes, the world opens up and you understand nothing will ever look the same again.

She can tell when someone is lying from the sound of their voice. She can even make an excellent sandwich with peaches, pepperoni and pickles … although she can’t convince anyone to try it. But there’s one thing Nova can’t do. She can’t see. Until an operation restores her sight, and everything changes. Like Lou in Jojo Moyes’ Me Before You , Nova is funny, relatable and completely charming. ‘An astonishing debut’ Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things

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9780008289225 e 9780008289232 AU $24.99 NZ $27.99 Hardback | 336pp Released: 23/07/18 Bodies From the Library TON Y ME DAWA R

This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 13 tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922. These orphaned works come mainly from magazines and newspapers that are now almost impossible to find.

Publicity Contact: nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

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9780008250393 e 9780008250409 AU $29.99 NZ $29.99 Trade Paperback | 352pp Released: 23/07/18 The Fifth to Die J . D. BA R K E R

The Party L I S A H A L L

9780008302726 e 9780008215002 AU $29.99 NZ $29.99 Trade Paperback | 256pp Released: 23/07/18

From Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and Me , comes a gripping new thriller ...

Murder. It’s a family affair.

In the midst of one of the worst winters Chicago has seen in years, the body of missing teenager Ella Reynolds is discovered under the surface of a frozen lake. She’s been missing for three weeks … the lake froze over three months ago. Detective Sam Porter and his team are brought in to investigate but it’s not long before another girl goes missing. The press believes the serial killer Anson Bishop has struck again but the deaths are too different; there’s a new killer on the loose. Perfect for fans of Helen Fields, Val McDermid and Jo Nesbø, this gripping and twisted thriller will have you wondering, how do you stop a killer when he’s been trained from birth?

It was just a party. But it turned into a nightmare.

When Rachel wakes up in a strange room the morning after a neighbour’s party, she has no memory of what happened the night before. Why did her husband leave her alone at the party? Why are Rachel’s arms so bruised? And why is everyone so vague about what really happened? Little by little, Rachel pieces together the devastating events that took place, at a party where she should have been safe. Everyone remembers what happened that night differently, and everyone has something to hide. But someone knows the truth about what happened to Rachel. And she’s determined to find them.

Publicity Contact: Natika Palka, npalka@eharlequin.com.au

Publicity Contact: Natika Palka, npalka@eharlequin.com.au

Whitsunday Dawn A NN I E S E ATON

A race to save a landscape in peril …

When Olivia Sheridan arrives in the Whitsundays as spokesperson for big mining company Sheridan Corp, it should be a straightforward presentation to the town about their proposed project. But when a handsome local fisherman shows her what ecological impact the proposal will have, Olivia is forced to question her father’s motives for the project. Struggling with newly divided loyalties, Olivia is thrown further into turmoil when she is mistaken for a woman who disappeared more than sixty years before. When it becomes clear that Captain Jay is also keeping secrets, Olivia realises that there is more to these sunshine-soaked islands than she ever expected. Seeking to uncover the truth, Olivia is drawn into a dangerous game where powerful businessmen will stop at nothing to ensure their plan goes ahead, even if that means eliminating her … Australian author Annie Seaton brings to life a new area of romance – eco-adventure. Perfect for fans of Di Morrissey.

9781489257802 e 9781489257772 AU $29.99 NZ $29.99 Trade Paperback | 352pp Released: 23/07/18

Publicity Contact: Sarana Behan, sbehan@eharlequin.com.au

Nambucca Heads, NSW

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The Pacific with Sam Neill ME AG H AN W I L SON ANA S TA S I OS

9781460756232 e 9781460710234 AU $39.99 NZ $45.00 Hardback | 400pp Released: 23/07/18 Australian Heist J AME S PH E L P S

The PAC I F I C IN THE WAKE OF CAPTAIN COOK with Sam Neill

9781460756393 e 9781460710364 AU $39.99 NZ $45.00 Hardback | 272pp Released: 23/07/18

Sydney, NSW

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Australia’s #1 true crime writer on Australia’s greatest ever gold robbery.

Fascinating, engaging, fresh and vital; this is history – but not as you

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In January 2012, having covered a Somali pirate trial in Hamburg for Spiegel Online International – and funded by a grant from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting – Michael Scott Moore travelled to the Horn of Africa to write about piracy and ways to end it. In a terrible twist of fate, Moore himself was kidnapped and held captive by Somali pirates. Subjected to conditions that would break even the strongest of spirits, Moore’s survival is a testament to his indomitable strength of mind. Moore offers an intimate and otherwise inaccessible view of life as we cannot fathom it, brilliantly weaving his own experience as a hostage with the social, economic, religious and political factors creating it. Voyaging on a wide variety of vessels, from container ships to fishing trawlers and sailing boats, Neill crosses the length and breadth of the largest ocean in the world to experience for himself a contemporary journey in Cook’s footsteps, engaging the past and present in both modern and ancient cultural practice and peoples. Publicity Contact: lara.wallace@hapercollins.com.au know it. Now a major Foxtel series, The Pacific with Sam Neill will air on Foxtel’s History Channel. The Pacific with Sam Neill is the companion book to the Foxtel documentary series of the same name, in which actor and raconteur Sam Neill takes a deeply personal, present-day voyage to map his own understanding of James Cook, Europe’s greatest navigator, and the immense Pacific Ocean itself. Captain James Cook first set sail to the Pacific in 1768, 250 years ago. These vast waters, one-third of the Earth’s surface, were uncharted – but not unknown. Neill says, ‘While there is no question that Cook was one of the greatest explorers and navigators of all time, every place he “discovered” had been discovered hundreds if not thousands of years before, everywhere unknown was already known, every place he claimed for the Crown was already occupied. Everywhere he went he was quickly followed by others who had mostly an utterly devastating effect on those who had gone before – those who had found and settled in this vast ocean.’

On 15 June 1862, a gang of bushrangers pulled off the largest gold robbery in Australia’s history at Eugowra Rocks. The gang escaped with banknotes and 77kg of gold, worth about $10 million today. It remains Australia’s largest gold robbery. The story of how Ben Hall, Frank Gardiner, John O’Meally, John Gilbert, Harry Manns, Alex Fordyce, John Bow and Dan Charters planned and executed the robbery and what happened to all that gold is the stuff of a brilliant, modern, exciting crime book. This is Australian history on the very best crime-writing steroids from Australia’s number one true crime writer. James Phelps is an award-winning senior reporter for The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph . He began his career as a journalist as an overnight police rounds reporter before moving into sport, where he became one of Australia’s best news-breaking rugby league reporters. He later became News Corp Australia’s Chief National Motorsports Writer and Australia’s number one V8 Supercar reporter. Following the bestselling Dick Johnson: The Autobiography of a True-Blue Aussie Sporting Legend , James returned to his roots with a bestselling series of true crime books: Australia’s Hardest Prison: Inside the Walls of Long Bay Jail ; Australia’s Most Murderous Prison ; and Australia’s Toughest Prisons: Inmates .

Publicity Contact: lara.wallace@harpercollins.com.au

The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast M I C H A E L S COT T MOO R E

9780062881557 e 9780062449191 AU $29.99 NZ $36.99 Trade Paperback | 464pp Released: 23/07/18

Publicity Contact: nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

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Winx: Biography of a Champion T R E VOR MA R S H A L L S E A

Phar Lap, Kingston Town, Black Caviar – now a new superstar has captivated the heart of the nation.

The beautiful bay Winx has transcended the track to become a national icon, earning the affection and acclaim reserved for just a chosen few. Now ranked number one in the world, she has won 25 races in a row and counting, including three Cox Plates, matching Kingston Town’s record. At this rate, Winx might just become the greatest Australian horse that ever raced. Winx: Biography of a Champion , is a book not just about an extraordinary horse, but about the people who made it all happen. It’s essential reading for racing fans everywhere – this great Australian sporting legend deserves nothing less. Trevor Marshallsea is a much-travelled author, journalist and racing lover. He co-authored the autobiography of Black Caviar trainer Peter Moody, A Long Way fromWyandra .

9780733339653 e 9781460710760 AU $39.99 NZ $45.00 Hardback | 336pp Released: 23/07/18

Publicity Contact: matthew.howard@harpercollins.com.au

Sydney, NSW

The Wallabies at War G R EG G ROWD E N

Aussie heroes who proved themselves on the battlefield as well as on the sporting field. Members of the Wallabies, the national rugby union team, have fought in virtually every major conflict Australia has been involved in, including the Sudan, Boer War, Boxer Rebellion, both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and East Timor. Among them are some of Australia’s most illustrious footballers. In this book, a veteran sports journalist tells their extraordinary stories of bravery, hardship, courage and human endeavour. The strengths that made these young men sporting heroes are as important on the battlefield as on the sports field: teamwork, athleticism, tenacity, humour and courage.

For anyone who loves their sport and their military history.

9780733338793 e 9781460709085 AU $32.99 NZ $36.99 Trade Paperback | 304pp Released: 23/07/18

Greg Growden is a leading authority on Australian rugby. A senior sportswriter for The Sydney Morning Herald for more than three decades, he is currently ESPN’s columnist-at-large in Australia and is the author of several previous books.

Publicity Contact: matthew.howard@harpercollins.com.au

Sydney, NSW

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His Name Was Walter

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‘Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own.’ Those that enjoyed The Princess Bride and The Book of Lies will love this brilliant new title from Australia’s favourite storyteller. His Name Was Walter is a story, within a story, that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. While on a history excursion, an ill-assorted group of four kids and their teacher are left on a country road when their minibus breaks down. The five take shelter in a nearby old, deserted mansion where they find a little desk with a secret drawer. Inside the drawer is a book containing a handwritten story and a series of vivid, strangely lifelike paintings. The book is called His Name Was Walter .

And so begins the epic tale of Walter and the mysterious, tragic girl he calls Sparrow.

9781460756188 e 9781460710203 AU $22.99 NZ $25.00 Hardback | 288pp Released: 23/07/18

As the night closes in around them and the story of Walter and Sparrow unfolds, the kids read on avidly. Slowly the outer and inner stories begin to mesh and the story of Walter draws the five members of the group together and brings a long-buried secret to light.

Ages 9+

Blue Mountains, NSW

Publicity Contact: georgia.williams@harpercollins.com.au

The Darkest Legacy A L E X AND R A B R AC K E N

This year’s most hotly anticipated YA thriller!

Don’t miss the next novel in the New York Times bestselling Darkest Minds series by Alexandra Bracken, just in time for the major motion picture adaptation of The Darkest Minds , starring Amandla Stenberg and Mandy Moore! Told through the eyes of beloved character Zu, now seventeen, this harrowing, standalone story of resilience, resistance and reckoning will thrill loyal fans and new readers alike. The explosive Darkest Minds series captured legions of fans across the globe, who are positively bursting with excitement for the next instalment! Pacey, thrilling and unique, The Darkest Legacy is a book to be devoured …

9781460756362 e 9781460710333 AU $17.99 NZ $19.99 B Paperback | 448pp Released: 01/08/18

Praise for The Darkest Legacy

‘A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge!’ Melissa Marr, author of the bestselling Wicked Lovely series

‘The story’s quick-paced action leads to a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will have readers eager for the next book’ Publishers Weekly

‘Haunting ... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world’ Kirkus Reviews

‘HELL TO THE YES, I love this story and these characters so much!’ Goodreads review

Ages 13+

Publicity Contact: georgia.williams@harpercollins.com.au

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Dinosaur Juniors 2: Give Peas a Chance RO B B I DDU L PH

It’s a Story, Rory! F R AN C E S WAT T S & DAV I D L EGG E

9780733335938 AU $24.99 NZ $29.99 Hardback | 40pp Released: 23/07/18

9780008207441 AU $19.99 NZ $25.00 Hardback | 32pp Released: 23/07/18

Sydney, NSW

It’s dinner-time for Nancy ... but oh no … PEAS!

From the award-winning creators of Parsley Rabbit’s Book About Books comes the delightfully entertaining It’s a Story, Rory! Frances Watts and David Legge bring to life the story of Rory, who’s never been in a story before and is not even sure how one works … Luckily, he and his friend Milly have a helpful voice on the page (that’s me, the narrator) to guide them on an amazing adventure as they encounter an exciting plot, spectacular settings and some very funny characters. A wonderful way to open a conversation about storytelling with children, It’s a Story, Rory! will keep kids laughing and learning, page after page!

The second creatively Cretaceous story from the bestselling Rob Biddulph in his brand new series about the first-time moments that every (dinosaur) junior enjoys! Not-so-keen-on-peas Nancy needs to come up with a way to ditch those little green balls. Luckily, she’s got a peas-plot up her sleeve … But is she quite as clever as she thinks? Meet Nancy, Otto, Winnie and all the other dinosaur juniors, as they traverse life’s first ups and downs – all in Rob’s trademark rhyme filled with warmth and humour. Perfect for Rob’s youngest fans, with colourful, detailed artwork and a simple rhyming text just right for reading aloud.

Ages 3+

Ages 3+

Publicity Contact: georgia.williams@harpercollins.com.au

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In The World’s Worst Children 3 , Britain’s bestselling children’s author presents another ten horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever. The characters are vividly brought to life in glorious, gruesome colour by the incredible Tony Ross. From ten-year-old Hank and his endless pranks, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums, this brand-new collection of The World’s Worst Children will delight young readers everywhere. David Walliams is a phenomenon in the world of children’s books. Since the publication of his first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), he has seen ten years of unprecedented growth. With a canon of ten chartbusting novels and five hilarious picture books, Walliams has cemented his place as one of the most important children’s authors of our time with global sales exceeding 23 million copies, and books translated into 53 languages. The legendary Tony Ross is published the world over! He has written 100 books and illustrated more than 2,000! The World’s Worst Children 3 is David and Tony’s 19th collaboration on a book. JUST ANNOUNCED: THE MONUMENTAL FINAL PART OF THE MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING SERIES – THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN 3 BY DAVID WALLIAMS! AVAILABLE MAY 29TH

The World’s Worst Children 3 DAV I D WA L L I AMS & TON Y ROS S

9780008304607 AU $24.99 NZ $26.99 Paperback | 288pp Released: 29/05/18

Publicity Contact: georgia.williams@harpercollins.com.au

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