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June 2018 Harper Highlights

PAULENE CHRISTIE The next book in the bestselling Australian slow-cooker cookbook series DEREK LANDY Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet STUART MACBRIDE The internationally bestselling

author returns with his highly anticipated new Logan McRae thriller

LAUREN WEISBERGER Emily’s back! The new novel from the bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada

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When Life Gives You Lululemons Lauren Weisberger

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April in Paris, 1921 Tessa Lunney The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett

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The Blood Road Stuart MacBride Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Nemesis Eric van Lustbader Grey Sister Mark Lawrence

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The Love That I Have James Moloney

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Tresillian Sleep Book Tresillian The Ship That Never Was Adam Courtenay Slow Cooker Central Kids Paulene Christie

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Dead Girls Graeme Cameron Queen of the North Anne O’Brien

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In the Valley of Blue Gums J.H. Fletcher Burning Fields Alli Sinclair

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The Good Gut Cookbook Dr Rosemary Stanton War on Peace Ronan Farrow

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Sami Sparrow’s Bullet Compendium of Decorative Design Sami Sparrow Bodacious: The Shepherd Cat Suzanna Crampton

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Jimmy Page Chris Salewicz Pops Michael Chabon

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To Big to Walk Brian J. Ford The Sinking of HMAS Sydney David L. Mearns

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Peeves Mike van Waes Paddington at St Paul’s Michael Bond & R.W. Alley Kenzie’s Rules for Life Mackenzie Ziegler

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Lottie Perkins, Movie Star Lottie Perkins, Ballerina Katrina Nannestad & Makoto Koji

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Midnight Derek Landy Series of Unfortunate Events Netflix Tie-In Lemony Snicket & Brett Helquist

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THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

EMILY’S BACK!

Let’s be clear: Emily Charlton, Miranda Priestly’s ex- assistant, does not do the suburbs. She’s working in Hollywood as an image consultant to the stars, but recently, Emily’s lost a few clients. She’s hopeless with social media. The new guard is nipping at her heels. She needs a big opportunity, and she needs it now. Karolina Hartwell is as A-list as they come. She’s the former face of L’Oreal. A mega-supermodel recognised the world over. And now, the gorgeous wife of the newly elected senator from New York, Graham, who also has his eye on the presidency. It’s all very Kennedy-esque, right down to the public philandering and Karolina’s arrest for a DUI – with a Suburban full of other people’s children. Miriam is the link between them. Until recently she was a partner at one of Manhattan’s most prestigious law firms. But when Miriam moves to Greenwich and takes time off to spend with her children, she never could have predicted that being stay-at-home mom in an uber-wealthy town could have more pitfalls than a stressful legal career. Emily, Karolina, and Miriam make an unlikely trio, but they desperately need each other. Together, they’ll navigate the social landmines of life in America’s favourite suburb on steroids, revealing the truths — and the lies — that simmer just below the glittering surface. With her signature biting style, Lauren Weisberger offers a dazzling look into another sexy, over-the-top world, where nothing is as it appears

When Life Gives You Lululemons L AU R E N WE I S B E RG E R

ISBN: 9780007569281 eISBN: 9780008299514

AUS PRICE: $29.99 NZ PRICE: $32.99 Trade Paperback PAGE EXTENT: 400pp PUBLICITY CONTACT: Nicola Woods EMAIL: nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au RELEASED: 05/06/18

Praise for Lauren Weisberger:

‘The perfect summer read, full of glamour, drama and gorgeous characters.’ Heat ‘Brilliantly written, fun and so stuffed full of interesting characters you won’t be able to put it down.’ Daily Mail

‘Brilliant fun’ Hello

‘Ever since The Devil Wears Prada , her best-selling romp through the fashion magazine world, Lauren Weisberger has displayed a knack for dishy, behind-the-scenes novels.’ CBS Watch! Magazine

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April in Paris, 1921

T E S S A LUNN E Y

Meet Kiki Button: socialite, private detective and spy.

It’s 1921, and after two years at home in Australia, Katherine King Button has had enough. Her parents have ordered her to get married, but after serving as a nurse during the Great War, she has vowed never to take orders again, and instead flees for Paris. Paris is the city of freedom, the place where she can remake herself as Kiki Button, gossip columnist extraordinaire, partying with the rich and famous, the bohemian and bold, the suspicious and strange. But on the modelling dais, Picasso gives her a job: to find his wife’s portrait, which has gone mysteriously missing. That same night, her old spymaster from the war contacts her – she has to find a double agent or face jail. Kiki has just one week to use every ounce of her determination, her wit and her wiles to save herself, the man she adores, and the life she has come to love. Full of witty banter, gorgeous frocks, fast action and skulduggery galore, April in Paris, 1921 is playful, charming, witty, sexy and very, very entertaining. Tessa Lunney is a novelist, poet, and academic. In 2016 she won the prestigious Griffith University Josephine Ulrick Prize for Literature and the A Room Of Her Own Foundation Orlando Prize for Fiction. She was also the recipient of a Varuna Fellowship. Her poetry, short fiction, and reviews have been published in Best Australian Poems 2014 , Southerly , Cordite , Griffith Review , and the Australian Book Review , among others.

9781460755778 e 9781460709894 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Trade Paperback | 304pp Released: 21/05/18

Sydney, NSW

Publicity Contact: alice.wood@harpercollins.com.au

The Secret Garden: Illustrated with Interactive Elements

F R A N C E S HOD G S ON B U RN E T T

The classic English children’s novel of three young friends and one special garden, stunningly reimagined in a deluxe full-colour edition, illustrated with beautiful artwork and unique interactive features created by the award- winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima – this is sure to delight fans of the live action film versions coming in 2018 from Disney and Universal Studios. Illustrated throughout, The Secret Garden comes with ten interactive features, including:

• A layout of the manor house and grounds • A map of the secret garden • A dial showing how plants grow throughout the season • A cut-out paper doll of Mary and her clothes • A removable letter to Dickon from his older sister, the maid who tells Mary the story of the garden.

9780062692573 AU $39.99 NZ $44.99 Hardback | 384pp Released: 21/05/18

Originally published in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s poignant story has captured readers’ hearts for more than a century. Part of Harper Design’s series of deluxe reimagined children’s classics, this captivating unabridged gift edition takes readers on a memorable journey that teaches them lessons about hardship, friendship, happiness, and restoration.

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

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Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Nemesis E R I C VA N LU S T B A D E R

The Blood Road S T UA R T MAC B R I D E 9780008208226 e 9780008208219 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Trade paperback | 400pp Released: 21/05/18

9781788541350 e 9781788541336 AU $32.99 NZ $35.00 Trade paperback | 352pp Released: 07/06/18

Some things just don’t stay buried ...

Jason Bourne is back!

When Detective Inspector Bell turns up dead in the driver’s seat of a crashed car it’s a shock to everyone. Because Bell died two years ago, they buried him. Or they thought they did. As an investigation is launched into Bell’s stabbing, Logan digs into his past. Where has he been all this time? Why did he disappear? And what’s so important he felt the need to come back from the dead? But the deeper Logan digs, the more bones he uncovers and there are people out there who’ll kill to keep those skeletons buried. If Logan can’t stop them, DI Bell won’t be the only one to die. Stuart MacBride is the No.1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae series and the Ash Henderson series. He has won the Crime Writer’s Association Dagger in the Library Award, and the Barry Award for Best Debut Novel. He lives in the north-east of Scotland.

He’s fought against the NSA, black off-site cyber operations, a Somali terrorist organisation and been accused of treason against the US. Now the Russians have planted a mole to uncover Bourne’s secrets and launch cyber-warfare against the United States. Meanwhile, Bourne’s former colleague, Soroya Moore, needs his help. Six highly skilled field agents have disappeared, the body parts of three found in a national park in Georgia. Facing death and destruction in the shadows of civilisation, Bourne will battle his deadliest nemesis yet. In 2003, Eric van Lustbader was asked by the estate of the late Robert Ludlum to continue his bestselling series based on Jason Bourne. He is the author of over twenty- five bestselling novels, including ten Bourne books. Before becoming a full-time writer, Eric worked as a school teacher in New York and then spent several years working in the music industry.

Publicity Contact: kajal.narayan@harpercollins.com.au

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Grey Sister MA R K L AWR E N C E

The second novel in a brilliant fantasy series from the bestselling author of Prince of Thorns . Behind its walls, the Convent of Sweet Mercy has trained girls to hone their skills for centuries. Before she leaves, Novice Nona Grey must choose which order to dedicate herself to — and whether her path will lead to a life of prayer and service or one of the blade and the fist. All that stands between her and these choices are the pride of a thwarted assassin, the designs of a would-be empress wielding the Inquisition like a knife, and the vengeance of the empire’s richest lord. As the world narrows around her, and her enemies attack her through the system she is sworn to, Nona must find her own path despite the competing pulls of friendship, revenge, ambition, and loyalty.

9780008152352 e 9780008152369 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Trade paperback | 416pp Released: 03/04/18

‘Dark, passionate, tense, with a female hero anyone could relate to.’ Tamora Pierce

Publicity Contact: sarah.barrett@harpercollins.com.au

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Margot Baumann has left school to take up her sister’s job in the mailroom of a large prison. But this is Germany in 1944, and the prison is Sachsenhausen concentration camp near Berlin. Margot is shielded from the camp’s brutality as she has no contact with prisoners. But she does handle their mail and, when given a cigarette lighter and told to burn the letters, she is horrified by the callous act she must carry out with her own hands. This is especially painful since her brother was taken prisoner at Stalingrad and her family have had no letters from him. So Margot steals a few letters, intending to send them in secret, only to find herself drawn to their heart-rending words of hope, despair, and love. This is how Margot comes to know Dieter Kleinschmidt – through the beauty and the passion of his letters to his girlfriend. And since his girlfriend is also named Margot, it is like reading love letters written for her. Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and All the Light We Cannot See , The Love That I Have is a powerful and heartbreaking story that will stay with you long after the final page is read. FROM AWARD-WINNING AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR JAMES MOLONEY, COMES A FRESH AND COMPELLING STORY ABOUT LOVE, LOSS AND PROFOUND BRAVERY

The Love That I Have J AM E S MO LON E Y

ISBN: 9781460754634 eISBN: 9781460709054

AUS PRICE: $27.99 NZ PRICE: $29.99 Trade Paperback PAGE EXTENT: 304pp PUBLICITY CONTACT: Holly Frendo EMAIL: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au RELEASED: 21/05/18

Coorparoo, Qld

James Moloney is one of Australia’s most respected and awarded children’s book authors. All but two of his books have been shortlisted for or won CBC awards, and he’s also been awarded Family Awards for Children’s Literature, Children’s Peace Literature Awards, Multicultural Children’s Literature Awards and had titles selected for inclusion in the International Youth Library in Munich.

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Tresillian Sleep Book T R E S I L L I A N

Gentle, expert advice for tired parents of babies and toddlers from Australia’s largest and most trusted parent-support group.

Tresillian helps thousands of Aussie parents with their babies’ sleep issues every year. Their gentle settling methods are informed by expert knowledge and deep experience.

This book covers sleep and settling from birth to twenty-four months, sharing simple ways to help your baby establish sleep cycles and support your baby’s changing sleep needs as they grow, while offering guidance and solutions for the sleep problems that parents of 0-2 year olds struggle with. Fran Chavasse is a registered general nurse, registered midwife and a child & family health nurse. Specialising in infant mental health, Fran is a senior nurse educator for Tresillian. Tresillian, Australia’s oldest parenting support group, has a team of nurse-specialists. It offers families guidance in the early years of their child’s life with practical advice such as sleep, feeding, toddler behaviour and parents’ emotional wellbeing. Tresillian celebrates its centenary in 2018.

9780733339141 e 9781460709450 AU $32.99 NZ $36.99 Trade Paperback | 288pp Released: 21/05/18

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

The Ship that Never Was A DAM COU R T E N AY

The greatest escape story of Australian colonial history by the son of Australia’s best-loved storyteller

In 1823, James Porter, sailor, chancer, illywhacker, found himself on a ship bound for Van Diemen’s Land, having been convicted of stealing a stack of beaver furs. After several escape attempts from the notorious penal colony, Porter, who told authorities he was a ‘beer-machine maker’, was sent to Sarah Island, known as hell on earth. Many tried to escape the island; few succeeded. But when Governor George Arthur announced that Sarah Island would be closed down and the prisoners moved to the new penal station of Port Arthur, Porter, along with a motley crew of other prisoners, pulled off an audacious escape. Commandeering the ship they’d been building to transport them to Port Arthur, the escapees sailed all the way to Chile. What happened next is stranger than fiction, a fitting outcome for this true-life picaresque tale.

9780733338571 e 9781460708842 AU $29.99 NZ $36.99 Paperback | 336pp Released: 21/05/18

Adam Courtenay is the son of Australia’s best-loved storyteller, Bryce Courtenay. He is a Sydney- based writer and journalist who has had a long career in the UK and Australia.

Sydney, NSW

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

Slow Cooker Central Kids PAU L E N E C H R I S T I E

A book for every parent who wants to be free from mealtime tussles with their kids!

From the trusted bestselling Slow Cooker Central series comes a book packed with 200 recipes that your kids will love to eat and are simple enough for them to help cook!

How do we know that? Because these are recipes from real mums and dads, who’ve road-tested these dishes in their own families, with their own kids.

Slow-cooking internet sensation Paulene Christie is a busy working mum with a passion for sharing new and exciting recipes for the slow cooker. She now has more than half a million members in her Facebook group Slow Cooker Recipes 4 Families, and a hugely successful website, Slow Cooker Central.

9780733339226 e 9781460709580 AU $24.99 NZ $29.99 Trade Paperback | 352pp Released: 21/05/18

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

Sydney, NSW

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Dead Girls G R A EM E C AM E RON

From the internationally bestselling author of Normal , Dead Girls is a gripping thriller that showcases Cameron as one of the most unique voices in contemporary fiction today. Dead Girls is perfect for fans of Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter and Look For Me by Lisa Gardner.

I may not remember everything, but I know he won’t hurt anyone else.

I won’t let him.

It’s been two months since a serial killer brutally attacked Police Detective Alisha Green and left her for dead. Two months since she could effortlessly recall simple things, since her mind felt remotely sound. The nameless killer thinks he knows her, thinks she’s just another dead girl among many. Ali Green plans to show him he’s dead wrong about that. Ali has two enemies now: the dangerous man she’s hunting, and her own failing memory. As explosive new evidence comes to light, and conflicting accounts from a witness and a surviving victim threaten both her investigation and her credibility, she begins to question what is real, and what is not. Now, Ali has no choice but to remember the past, before she is buried by it.

9781489250599 e 9781489265845 AU $29.99 NZ $29.99 Trade Paperback | 352pp Released: 21/05/18

‘Hypnotic and chilling’ – Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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

Queen of the North A NN E O ’ B R I E N

To those around her she was a loyal subject.

In her heart she was a traitor.

If you like Philippa Gregory you’ll love Anne O’Brien.

Sunday Times bestselling author Anne O’Brien is back with the compelling tale of Elizabeth Mortimer, member of the family who ruled the North of England – and plotted to overthrow King Henry. 1399: England’s crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on the throne. For Elizabeth Mortimer, there is only one rightful King – her eight-year- old nephew, Edmund. Only he can guarantee her fortunes, and protect her family’s rule over the precious Northern lands bordering Scotland. But many, including Elizabeth’s husband, do not want another child-King. Elizabeth must hide her true ambitions in Court, and go against her husband’s wishes to help build a rebel army.

9780008225421 e 9780008225445 AU $29.99 NZ $29.99 Trade Paperback | 512pp Released: 21/05/18

To question her loyalty to the King places Elizabeth in the shadow of the axe.

To concede would curdle her Plantagenet blood.

This is one woman’s quest to turn history on its head.

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

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In the Valley of Blue Gums J . H . F L E T C H E R

Has a life of adventure lost her the man she loves? The new compelling novel from master storyteller J.H. Fletcher. Journalist Thea Anderson’s adventurous life has been one of endless danger. Even her childhood, where she and her mother were forced to flee Malaya in the fish-stinking hold of a junk in the dying days of colonialism, was fraught with peril. For a time, it seemed she would find safe harbour in Tasmania – in the arms of wine maker, Peter Torrance. But, her restless spirit will not be contained. Thea’s greatest ambition is to travel the world as a foreign correspondent, yet Peter’s dedication to his family vineyard in the blue gum valley overshadows not only this dream, but eventually, their love. Thea journeys into the unknown, earning international accolades for her coverage of the Kennedy assassination and her role as one of the only women in her field during the escalation of the Vietnam War. Her job leads her closer to death with each step, until a return to Tasmania opens the door to a new and exciting career. Will this opportunity allow her to reunite with the man she once loved? Or has that dream vanished, like mist in the valley of the blue gums? Romeo and Juliet set in Queensland’s sugar cane fields in 1952, as the daughter of an Anglo-Australian family falls for an Italian immigrant against the wishes of her family. 1948. The world is struggling to regain a sense of balance after the devastation of World War II, and the sugarcane–growing community of Piri River in northern Queensland is no exception. Rosie Stanton finds it difficult to return to the family farm after years working for the Australian Women’s Army Service. Reminders are everywhere of the brothers she lost in the war and she is unable to understand her father’s contempt for Italians, especially the Conti family next door. When her father takes ill, Rosie challenges tradition by managing the farm, but outside influences are determined to see her fail. Desperate to leave his turbulent history behind, Tomas Conti has left Italy to join his family in Piri River. Tomas struggles to adapt in Australia – until he meets Rosie. Her easy-going nature and positive outlook help him forget the life he’s escaped. But as their relationship grows, so do tensions between the two families until the situation becomes explosive. When a deeply hidden family secret is finally discovered, and Tomas’ mysterious past is revealed, everything Rosie believes in is shattered. Will she risk it all to rebuild her family or will she lose the only man she’s ever loved? Publicity Contact: Sarana Behan, sbehan@eharlequin.com.au Burning Fields A L L I S I N C L A I R

9781489257314 e 9781489257307 AU $29.99 NZ $29.99 Trade paperback | 400pp Released: 21/05/18

Northern Tasmania

9781489256591 e 9781489256607 AU $29.99 NZ $29.99 Trade paperback | 352pp Released: 21/05/18

Geelong, Vic

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

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The Good Gut Cookbook D R RO S EMA RY S TA N TON & T H E G U T F OUNDAT I ON

The Australian classic bestseller on a happy, healthy gut, by the country’s top experts.

In this revised classic, medical researchers at the Gut Foundation provide all the basics on gut health and disorders, as well as the most recent data on things such as microbiomes and radical treatments. Highly respected nutritionist Dr Rosemary Stanton shows us that good eating doesn’t mean boring food and difficult recipes but can actually lead to a world of gustatory simplicity and adventure, and — most importantly — a calm, regular and healthy gut. With around 150 recipes, The Good Gut Cookbook delivers clear, concise advice, backed by the authority of Australia’s top-tier gut institution and our most trusted nutritionist.

Publicity Contact: kimberley.allsopp@harpercollins.com.au

9781460756164 e 9781460710173 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Paperback | 304pp Released: 21/05/18

Sydney, NSW

War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence

RON A N FA R ROW

A harrowing exploration of the collapse of American diplomacy and the abdication of global leadership.

‘This is one of the most important books of our time.’ Walter Isaacson

American diplomacy is under siege. Offices across the State Department sit empty, while abroad the military-industrial complex has assumed the work once undertaken by peacemakers. We’re becoming a nation that shoots first and asks questions later. In an astonishing account ranging fromWashington D.C. to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and North Korea in the years since 9/11, acclaimed journalist and former diplomat Ronan Farrow illuminates one of the most consequential and poorly understood changes in American history. His first-hand experience in the State Department affords a personal look at some of the last standard bearers of traditional statecraft, including Richard Holbrooke, who made peace in Bosnia and died trying to do so in Afghanistan. Farrow’s narrative is richly informed by interviews with warlords, whistleblowers, and policymakers, from Henry Kissinger to Hillary Clinton. Diplomacy, Farrow argues, has declined after decades of political cowardice, short-sightedness, and outright malice — but it may just offer America a way out of a world at war.

9780007575633 e 9780007575640 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Paperback | 320pp Released: 25/04/18

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

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Bodacious: The Shepherd Cat S UZ A NN A C R AMP TON Sami Sparrow’s Bullet Compendium of Decorative Designs: A Practical Easy Resource for Bullet Journals, Scrapbooks and Cardmaking S AM I S PA R ROW Decorative ideas for bullet journalers, scrapbookers, cardmakers and other creative compulsive planners and decorators. Bullet journals are the latest compulsive outlet for creative organisers and planners. Part of the philosophy of bullet journaling is to de-stress by listing commitments, goals and interests. Another part is to let the inner creative come out as you decorate those lists. That’s not going to work if the journaler has no inspiration, can’t draw or just lacks confidence. This is where Sami Sparrow comes in, with a handy flip-through book of ideas: icons, banners, borders, wreaths, illustrations and lettering. As well as this traceable art, there are bonus how-to steps and stencils, making Sami Sparrow’s Bullet Compendium of Decorative Designs the ultimate practical resource for bullet journals, scrapbooks and cardmaking. Sydney-based artist Sami Sparrow was born with a crayon in her hand. After completing her fine and visual arts degree, Sami found her creative home at Dinosaur Designs, where her art was nurtured and refined. Sami has continued to pursue her passion and explore her abundant creativity across illustrations, clothing, painting and hand-stitched drawings. Inspired by design, bold colours, graffiti, bygone eras and pop culture, for Sami, the sky is never the limit. ‘I am Bodacious, The Shepherd Cat, and this is my story. I wasn’t always called Bodacious. I must have been called something else in my kitten-hood in the nearby city of Kilkenny, but it’s all a bit of a mystery to My Human. As far as she’s concerned, I appeared one day and have never left. It’s a secret I plan to keep.’ Written from the perspective of Bodacious the cat, this is a beautifully written memoir of Bodacious’s life on the farm and everything that entails — early mornings, frosty starts, beautiful sunrises, adventurous rare-breed Zwartbles sheep, hard work, entertaining animals, mouth-watering food, kind people and idyllic country living with its highs and lows. The Shepherd often tells Bodacious her favourite story of how she went out to buy red ribbon to wrap a gift for her friend, but instead came home with a gift for herself: a daring, assertive, ambitious cat looking for a home. But soon The Shepherd realises she needs Bodacious as much as he needs her. With wonderful characterisation, humour, sharp observation, and a plucky attitude, Bodacious shows us the ropes of Black Sheep Farm. As we soak in the atmosphere of the house, the orchards and the fields, we also learn how this Top Cat Shepherd got his name — by being ‘Big, bold, beautiful, bolshie’, as his Shepherd always says … Publicity Contact: lara.wallace@harpercollins.com.au

9781460756744 AU $19.99 NZ $22.99 Paperback | 64pp Released: 21/05/18

Sydney, NSW

9780008295752 AU $19.99 NZ $22.99 Paperback | 288pp Released: 21/05/18

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

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Jimmy Page C H R I S S A L EW I C Z

Founder of one of the most influential and successful rock bands of all time, legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has nevertheless remained an enigma. In this definitive and comprehensive biography of his life so far, Chris Salewicz draws on his own interviews with Page and those closest around him to unravel the man behind the mystery. Having sold over 300 million copies worldwide, Led Zeppelin was the biggest band of the ‘70s and has been loved by the legions ever since. From his own conversations with Jimmy, the rest of Led Zeppelin, old girlfriends, tour managers and session musicians to name but a few, Salewicz reveals the many trials and tribulations which transformed the middle class boy from the Surrey suburbs into one of rock’s most enigmatic frontmen. Detailed, thrilling and expertly researched, Salewicz discovers a man who was prepared to die for his art; who justified heroin use so he could harness its narcotic focus whilst making albums, and who overcame numerous death threats during this time. A warrior magician, Salewicz delves into the many skeletons and eccentricities in Page’s closet, contextualising him against a background of London gangsters, deaths, and power struggles which Page has continued to rail against to this day, even within his own band.

9780008149314 e 9780008149307 AU $32.99 NZ $36.99 Paperback | 592pp Released: 21/05/18

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

Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces M I C H A E L C H A B ON

Michael Chabon returns with a collection of heartfelt, humorous and insightful essays on the meaning of fatherhood. You are born into a family and those are your people, and they know you and they love you and if you are lucky they even, on occasion, manage to understand you. And that ought to be enough. But it is never enough. In 2016, Michael acted as reluctant minder to his son Abraham Chabon, then thirteen, on a trip to Paris Men’s Fashion Week. Possessed of a precocious sense of style, Abe was in his element chatting with designers he idolized and turning a critical eye to the most ‘lit’ runway looks; Chabon Sr., whose interest in clothing stops at ‘thrift-shopping for vintage western shirts’ was too hot. Despite his own indifference, however, what emerged was a deep respect for his son’s passion, for his bravery in the face of conformity, and a sense of awe in seeing him transform into his own person. With ‘My Son, the Prince of Fashion’ at its centre, this collection features gems on the magic and mysteries of fatherhood. Whether you know the joy and struggles of being a father, or were shaped by one, you will find a home in these stunning essays.

9780008284169 e 9780062834638 AU $29.99 NZ $35.00 Paperback | 144pp Released: 21/05/18

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

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Too Big to Walk: The New Science of Dinosaurs

B R I A N J . F O R D

A perennial favourite subject with readers of all ages, this ground breaking new book will appeal to fans of Jurassic Park and Walking with Dinosaurs . Palaeontologists have an agreed interpretation of the life of dinosaurs, yet the latest evidence offers a revolutionary interpretation to the eye of a biologist. Climatological evidence supports the theory that the habitat dinosaurs inhabited was largely wet and warm. Dinosaur fossils are found in mudstones and siltstones, which is a clear pointer to where they lived — a quiet aquatic environment. This is the only theory that explains why there are endless sets of fossilised dinosaur footprints, but none of the large ones show trail marks. Fossil footprints once believed to show a stampede were actually left by dinosaurs wading, as testified by the absence of dragging marks of their heavy tails. More and more is being discovered about dinosaur lives: locomotion, communal hunting, nesting behaviour, distribution, extinction. Ford brings together these amazing discoveries in this remarkable new book which undoubtedly will ruffle a few feathers — or scales if you are an old-school dinosaur lover.

9780008239558 e 9780008218911 AU $32.99 NZ $35.00 Paperback | 400pp Released: 21/05/18

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

The Sinking of HMAS Sydney: How Australia’s Greatest Maritime Mystery was Solved

DAV I D L . M E A RN S

The gripping account of how Australia’s greatest warship was lost and found. For sixty-six years it was Australia’s greatest maritime mystery — what happened to the ‘pride of the fleet’, HMAS Sydney ? Was she beaten in a fair fight with the German cruiser Kormoran or was there treachery involved? Could the Kormoran survivors’ account of the battle and its aftermath be believed? Why were there no survivors from Sydney ? And where was the wreck? Hunting the Sydney tested all David Mearns’ skills as a detective, engineer, marine scientist and navigator. But find it he did, and with that momentous discovery came answers to the mystery, closure to relatives still grieving the 645 men dead, and accountability to the RAN — which had all but given up hope of ever finding its most iconic ship. 2018 marks ten years since that discovery. Now, for the first time, David Mearns’ account of the loss and discovery has been published in an accessible trade paperback format, bringing the story to life for those who missed the lavish illustrated edition.

9781460756379 e 9781460710340 AU $34.99 NZ $40.00 Paperback | 384pp Released: 21/05/18

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

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Peeves M I K E VA N WA E S

Debut author and award-winning screenwriter Mike Van Waes brings original intelligence and wit to a magical coming-of-age story about facing your feelings and battling your anxieties.

Imagine if your worries and annoyances turned into real living creatures… That’s what happens to 12-year-old Steve Pickings in this hilarious adventure.

Steven (Slim) Pickings is on the edge of a breakdown and something’s caused his worries to come alive! He’s set loose a bunch of annoying, pesky, outrageously contagious creatures – and they’re infecting everyone they meet. To stop them, Slim will have to do more than just team up with his family and friends – he’ll have to face his fears, literally.

9780008249120 e 9780008249137 AU $14.99 NZ $16.99 Paperback | 368pp Released: 21/05/18

Ages: 8+

Publicity Contact: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au

Paddington at St Paul’s M I C H A E L B OND & R .W. A L L E Y

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Paddington, the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru, with this brand new picture book in a classic series. Paddington at St Pauls is the final Paddington book written by the late Michael Bond, CBE, and will be published just in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of A Bear Called Paddington . A must-have for all Paddington lovers, this hilarious and never-before-seen picture book continues to build on the heritage of Michael Bond’s classic stories and the many adventures of the world-famous bear cherished by generations of readers.

9780008272043 AU $24.99 NZ $29.99 Hardback | 32pp Released: 21/05/18

Ages: 2+

Publicity Contact: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au

Kenzie’s Rules for Life: How to be Happy, Healthy, and Dance to Your Own Beat MAC K E NZ I E Z I E G L E R An inspirational and upbeat collection of relatable lessons from teen influencer and award-winning dancer Mackenzie Ziegler. Growing up is hard, but growing up in the spotlight is even harder. However, Mackenzie Ziegler is taking it all in stride, thanks to her positive attitude on life. From getting her start on Dance Moms , to her sold-out tour alongside Johnny Orlando, there’s nothing that she can’t do. In Kenzie’s Rules for Life , the dance prodigy, singer/songwriter, actress and model offers her advice on friendship, family, fitness, style and positivity. She shares lessons drawn from her own experiences for those navigating through their tween years on how to be happy, healthy and confident in all aspects of their lives.

9781460754917 e 9781460709269 AU $24.99 NZ $26.99 Paperback | 240pp Released: 21/05/18

Publicity Contact: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au

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Lottie Perkins, Movie Star K AT R I N A N A NN E S TA D & MA KOTO KO J I

9780733339059 e 9781460709306 AU $9.99 NZ $12.99 Paperback | 64pp Released: 21/05/18

Lottie Perkins, Ballerina

9780733339066 e 9781460709313 AU $9.99 NZ $12.99 Paperback | 64pp Released: 21/05/18

From award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad and exciting new illustrator Makoto Koji comes the junior series launch of the year!

‘Lights! Camera! Action!’

That’s my cue.

‘Harold,’ I sigh. ‘I think I’m in love.’

My name’s Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I’m a movie star.

At least, that’s my thing this week.

Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can’t wait to grow up – if only she could decide what she wanted to be!

Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!

Emerging readers will fall in love with this adorable and covetable new series and will delight in collecting the reusable sticker dress-ups that come free with each new book.

Ages 5+

Katrina Nannestad is the award-winning Australian author of The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome , The Girl Who Brought Mischief , Olive of Groves , Bungaloo Creek and Red Dirt Diaries . Her adult years have been spent teaching, raising boys, perfecting her recipe for chocolate-chip bickies and pursuing her love of stories.

Sedgwick, Vic

Makoto Koji is a Japanese–Australian illustrator and animator. She was born in Hiroshima in the Year of the Rabbit and was raised in the wilderness of rural Queensland. Her work draws from her unique upbringing, a blend of Eastern and Western sensibilities. Adelaide, SA

Publicity Contact: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au

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Midnight

D E R E K L A NDY

9780008284589 e 9780008284602 AU $19.99 NZ $25.00 Paperback | 432pp Released: 01/06/18

Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet! For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle – time and time again – by Skulduggery Pleasant’s side, and always emerging triumphant. But now in Midnight the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it’s too late.

The clock is ticking…

Ages: 11+

Publicity Contact: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au

A Series of Unfortunate Events Netflix Tie-In

L EMON Y S N I C K E T & B R E T T H E LQU I S T

#1-9 Box Set 9781460756089 AU $89.99 NZ $99.99 Released: 21/05/18

Individual books #5-9 AU $14.99 NZ $16.99 Released: 21/05/18

To celebrate the release of the Netflix Original Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events, we will be releasing an all-new nine book box set featuring cover art from the hit TV show. Don’t be fooled by the new, Netflix-inspired book covers of the nine books in this New York Times bestselling series. The events recounted in this box set are sure to depress you. So if you cannot stomach stories that find misfortune continuously befalling the three charming Baudelaire orphans, I recommend you make another reading selection. The terrible tale of the Baudelaire’s rotten luck starts with The Bad Beginning – and it all gets worse from there.

Some boxes should never be opened.

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*covers to be revealed

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