Press Release: Deals Done
HarperCollins Acquires Magnificent Twelve...because Sometimes One Hero Is Not Enough
Posted at 10:16AM Monday 26 Jul 2010
London 26th July 2010 – HarperCollins Children's books have concluded a four book deal for a fantastic new fantasy 9+ series by bestselling author Michael Grant. Rachel Denwood, Publishing Director of HarperCollins Children's books, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights from HarperCollins US.A fantasy packed with action and spiked with humour, Magnificent Twelve: The Call begins the story of Mack McAvoy, an unlikely hero whose only outstanding feature is the number of phobias he has. But when a fast‐talking golem delivers the news that an evil force is rising after centuries of rest, it's time for Mack to step up. Cue a globetrotting adventure that requires Mack to gather a team of twelve extraordinary children who could hold the key to saving Earth. He hopes. The first book in the new series will launch in January 2011, with a second instalment following in September. Michael Grant is the bestselling author of the Gone series, which is published by Egmont in the UK and has sold nearly 500,000 copies worldwide. Rachel Denwood commented on the deal, "I'm thrilled that Michael is coming to HarperCollins UK for his new 9+ venture. We know how much kids love that very special blend of fantasy, action and laughs – and that's exactly what Magnificent 12 delivers."
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