Curtis Jobling sold two fantasy novels as the beginning of a new series called Wereworld to Shannon Park at Puffin. Agent John Jarrold handled the deal for world rights for “an undisclosed five-figure sum.” The books are due to be published in 2011 and 2012.
Wereworld will follow “the story of fifteen-year-old Drew, a shepherd’s son, as he comes of age and discovers he’s the last of the long line of Werewolves, and rightful (yet reluctant) ruler of the land of Lyssia, where lycanthrope ‘Werelords’ reign. Before long he’s hurtling headlong into an epic journey of fantasy and horror, from one deadly encounter to the next, meeting exotic Werelords at every turn as he’s drawn inexorably towards his destiny.”
Park said “I am thrilled to sign up this series, which blends themes of traditional fantasy and contemporary horror within an action-packed story. Werewolves are hot property right now, and this series has huge appeal for the 10+ fantasy market.”
Jobling designed Bob the Builder and is also the creator of Frankenstein’s Cat.