Penny Thomas, publisher at award-winning children’s and YA publisher Firefly Press, has acquired World English Rights to Grimstink by Daniel Peak from Philippa Perry at Show Me The Rabbit.
Alien Grimstink has travelled ninety-thousand light years to annihilate all life on Earth. Thirteen-year-old Layla Tenby has travelled half a mile to deliver leaflets for affordable fence panels.
But, when they suddenly swap places, Grimstink finds himself battling traffic wardens and the subway sandwich ordering system, while Layla is zapped to a strange planet and left fighting for the future of the galaxy whether she wants to or not (spoiler: she does not want to). Is Reece, Layla’s annoying younger brother, key to the galaxy’s survival, or will his friendship with new bestie Grimstink lead them all to impending doom?
From black holes to shopping precincts; from mining satellites to old people’s homes; from quantum spaceships to the middle aisle of Aldi… Is this the end of all life on Planet Earth or the beginning of a beautiful friendship?
Grimstink is due to land in bookshops on 10th July 2025.
‘Grimstink is one of the funniest books I have ever read, featuring a hilariously honest depiction of life on Earth, and an alien planet with seven moons and killer deathbots. With Daniel’s perfect comic timing, unique characters, unusual friendships, a ticking clock and WhatsApp groups, this story will have everyone rolling around laughing. We can’t wait for readers to meet Grimstink, Layla, Reece and Sid very soon!’ Lucy Mohan, editor
Daniel Peak said: ‘I am thrilled that Grimstink is on his way to destroy Planet Earth and extremely proud and grateful that Firefly are bringing him in to land.’