Hodder to publish Grisham children's series

John Grisham Children's Titles...

Hodder & Stoughton has announced a deal to publish two children's books from bestselling author John Grisham:

The novels follow Boone, a 13-year-old boy "who knows more about the law than most lawyers do", as he becomes "unwillingly" caught up in a local murder trial. Although H&S said it would appeal to 9-12 year-olds, the books are aimed at "all the family".

The first will be published on 10 June, this year. The second will follow in 2011. Hodder has promised the launch will be "a major international event in the media, in bookshops and in online communities".