Press Release: Deals Done
Egmont Press Signs Up Major New Talent
Posted at 12:00PM Friday 12 Mar 2010
12th March 2010 Egmont Press is delighted to announce the acquisition of 9/11 Boy, a truly special novel about friendship, family, and racial tension, from debut children's author Catherine Bruton. My dad was killed in 9/11. But the stuff in this book is not about 9/11. I suppose it's a sort of diary about the summer my mum went away; the summer that me and Jed and Priti tried to catch a suicide bomber and prevent an honour killing; the summer I found my dad and Jed lost his. So, it's not really about 9/11, but, then again, none of those things would have happened if it hadn't been for that day. So I guess it's all back to front, sort of . . . Ali Dougal, Commissioning Editor at Egmont Press, secured World English Language rights for two books, from Caroline Montgomery of Rupert Crew Ltd. 'We are extremely excited about 9/11 Boy. Ben's story is funny, moving and shocking, with one of the most compelling, authentic voices I have ever come across, beautifully balancing meaty issues with humour and ingenious characterisation. The book has tremendous prize potential, strong crossover appeal, and we're certain that it will generate a lot of discussion.' Leah Thaxton, Senior Publisher, said, 'This gorgeous novel reminded me of Millions, which I've always adored. It's a privilege to be publishing this book.' Hardback publication of 9/11 Boy is planned for May 2011 with a paperback edition to follow in January 2012. Catherine Bruton is a Oxford graduate, a teacher, and a respected journalist for The Times, the Guardian and various websites. She lives with her husband and son in London. This is her first children's book.
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