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RH buys pre-teen fantasies

By Nicholas Clee
Publication: Bookseller
Date: Thursday, September 22 2005
The first novel in the Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan
reprinted five times after RH Australia brought it out; Philomel has published it in the US. The series has also been sold to publishers in Germany and Brazil.

Eaton bought the books through Philippa Milnes-Smith at LAW, acting for Rachel Skinner at Rick Raftos Management. RH will launch Ranger’s Apprentice in spring 2007.

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