The Special Ones (32 page)
Many thanks to everyone at Hardie Grant Egmont, in particular Hilary Rogers and Marisa ‘the scissors’ Pintado who were both endlessly encouraging and who helped guide this book into the shape it needed to be. Thanks also to Charlotte Bodman for enabling my book to reach international readers and for the kids’ birthday party advice, Penny White for being the project editor and Emma Schwarcz for the scrupulous copyediting. Much gratitude to the HGE book reps, in particular Mandy Wildsmith who has always been such a great promoter of my work. Thanks to Erin Gough for the legal advice on Harry’s behalf and to Astred Hicks for creating the gorgeous cover. And finally a very heartfelt thank you to Matt and Mads for their patience, understanding and encouragement while I was working on this book.
The Special Ones
published 2016 by
Hardie Grant Egmont
Ground Floor, Building 1, 658 Church Street
Richmond, Victoria 3121, Australia
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eISBN 9781743584040
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Text copyright © Em Bailey
Design copyright © Hardie Grant Egmont
Cover design by Astred Hicks, Design Cherry
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