First two Guppy books to be published in autumn

AUGUST:

Publication of GLOVES OFF by Louisa Reid – a powerful and gripping book in verse for young adults, confronting issues of bullying and body-image.

OCTOBER:

UK publication of THE EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT ADVENTURES OF BRONTE METTLESTONE by Jaclyn Moriarty – an absorbing and magical tale of a girl who must visit all ten of her extraordinary aunts after her parents are killed by pirates – accompanied by fire-breathing dragons, water-sprites and cloudberry tea.