Erin Murphy Literary Agency

Erin Murphy Literary Agency is a leading U.S. children's book agency headquartered in southern Maine. We focus on connections—between writer and editor, story and reader—as well as on helping our clients build their careers and grow as artists.

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Follow Lori Snyder to THE CIRCUS AT THE END OF THE SEA

There are some stories that grab you and reel you in, almost from their very first word. And that is exactly what happened with Lori Snyder’s gorgeous, evocative middle-grade adventure, THE CIRCUS AT THE END OF THE SEA: from the very first page, I was hooked. This is a story that lingers, that will settle under your skin and stick with you for a long time.

It’s also got one of the most adorable sidekick characters I have read yet: Ophelia the mimic octopus. You can’t wait to meet her, I promise!

Without further ado, here is the exciting deal announcement:

Tara Weikum at Harper Collins has acquired World rights to Lori Snyder’s debut, THE CIRCUS AT THE END OF THE SEA, a lush middle-grade adventure about a girl looking for somewhere to belong, who discovers a magical circus that’s dying—and she might be the only person who can heal it. The two-book deal was managed by Ammi-Joan Paquette at Erin Murphy Literary Agency, and will begin publication in Fall 2021.

Debut book deals are always special, friends – but this one is absolutely All The Things. Mark your calendars now and don’t miss it!

Congratulations, Lori!!!

--Joan

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