Penny Thomas, Publisher at award-winning children’s and YA publisher Firefly Press, has acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to Michael the Great Globetrotting Sausage Dog for 7–9-year-olds by Terrie Chilvers, from Amber Caravéo at Skylark Literary Ltd, once again illustrated by Tim Budgen.
The first book, Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog, (Firefly, June 23) saw Michael confirmed as a star when he was selected as the first-ever title in the new Blue Peter Book Club. Following on from his successful search for stardom in book one, Michael the Incredible Super-Sleuth Sausage Dog took Hollywoof by storm once again last year.
In this third instalment, Michael and Stanley are embarking on the race of a lifetime as they compete to win the TV show, Chase Around the World! Michael is determined to get his paws on the glitter-globe trophy. But with Stanley Big Dog intent on having fun, can they come out on top?
Firefly Editor, Hayley Fairhead said: ‘With all the wit and charm of the previous two Michael books, Michael the Great Globetrotting Sausage Dog is another laugh-out-loud read from Terrie Chilvers. Michael has conquered Hollywoof; now it’s time to conquer the world!’
Terrie Chilvers said: ‘Anyone with mind-reading powers will already know that I’ve been itching to write another Michael book … and here it is! This time, Michael and Stanley Big Dog will be racing around the world! Super excited to be working with the fabulous Firefly team and illustrator extraordinaire, Tim Budgen again.’
And Amber Caravéo of Skylark Literary said: ‘The Michael books are so much fun, and I couldn’t be more delighted that Terrie will now be sending Michael and Stanley Big Dog on a new globetrotting adventure with Firefly alongside as the very best of travel agents!’
The book is slated for publication in September 2025.