The John Jarrold Literary Agency writes in to tell us about Puffin’s acquisition of two further fantasy novels in the 11+ Wereworld series by British author and artist Curtis Jobling. Shannon Park, Editorial Director at Puffin secured world rights for the books from the John Jarrold Literary Agency, for an undisclosed five-figure sum. The novels are both due for publication in 2013.

The first volume in the series was published in January 2011 and shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize. Its sales has led to Puffin moving the second volume from early 2012 to the summer of 2011, with two further volumes following in 2012. Curtis has just completed a UK publicity tour for book three, Wereworld: Shadow of the Hawk, in which he spoke to 2,500 students.

Curtis Jobling designed BOB THE BUILDER and is also the creator of FRANKENSTEIN’S CAT, the BBC's children’s animation series based upon his book of the same name.

In addition he has numerous shows in development with Disney, the BBC and others.

His website is at: www.curtisjobling.com