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Sweet Cherry heads to the outback in McRobert's middle-grade novel
Sweet Cherry has signed Blue’s Planet: Australia, the first in a middle-grade series by Lucy McRobert and illustrated by Alisha Monnin.
Commissioning editor Kellie Jones acquired worldwide rights in all languages, excluding audio, from Hannah Weatherill formerly an agent at Northbank Talent Management. The book will be published on 15th February 2024.
Blue’s Planet: Australia is set during the summer in Australia and explores the impacts of climate change as Blue volunteers at a wildlife hospital and also joins a "daring koala rescue mission". The novel aims "to entertain young readers while simultaneously inspiring them to take an active role in preserving the planet".
Jones commented: "I’m excited about Blue’s Planet. It’s a real globetrotting adventure series, with a vivid new location in each book. Animal lovers and budding young environmentalists are going to love it."
McRobert added: "It’s so exciting to see Blue and her world brought to life. I wanted to create a character and a book that would empower young people to take their own actions for nature and show that anyone, no matter how young, can make a positive difference for wildlife. Blue’s adventures are inspired by real worldwide events and environmental issues, some of which are challenging, complex, even scary, for children. I hope that they will be inspired by Blue as she travels the world, confronting big issues with courage and passion, showing that you’re never too young to save the world.”
