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Spice Girls’ Geri Horner to publish new children’s book series in 2023: ‘This is the right moment’-Robert Oliver-Entertainment – Metro
It’s her second novel series as an author.
Geri is returning to the world of kids’ novels with new character Rosie Frost (Picture: Getty)
Former Spice Girls star Geri Horner is set to publish a children’s adventure book series in the UK and the US.
The pop icon, 50, revealed her hopes that the first book in the franchise, Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen, can inspire young readers to find ‘strength and power’ in the face of adversity.
The book, scheduled for publication in 2023, follows orphan Rosie Frost on a journey to a mystery island home to extraordinary teenagers and also a sanctuary for endangered species.
Discussing the plot, the Say You’ll Be There singer said: ‘Rosie Frost has lived in my heart for a long time and this feels just the right moment to introduce her to the world.
‘I hope her strength in the face of adversity and path to believing in herself inspire young readers across the globe to find their own strength and power as they face challenges in their own lives.’
The Falcon Queen is the first of a two-book deal that the musician has signed with publishers Scholastic UK, and Penguin Young Reader imprint Philomel Books in the US.
Spice Girls at their height, with Geri two in from the left – as if you needed telling! (Picture: Getty)
It is set for release next year, and comes after the success of Geri’s Ugenia Lavender series, which was first published in 2008 and has gone on to have six titles.
Linas Alsenas, the executive editor at Scholastic UK, said: ‘We at Scholastic UK are so proud to publish Rosie Frost And The Falcon Queen and readers are in for an absolute treat.
Geri’s Ugenia Lavender series began back in 2008 (Picture: Getty)
‘This novel reveals a totally new dimension of Geri Halliwell-Horner’s extraordinary imagination: a thrilling mix of history, mystery, music, and adventure.
‘Rosie Frost is the determined, big-hearted hero we all need, and her journey of discovery on Bloodstone Island is packed with surprises that will have fans clamouring for more.’
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Jill Santopolo, an associate publisher at Philomel, added: ‘Geri Horner is a dynamo, from the moment I read her empowering manuscript, I knew Philomel would be the perfect home for her novels.
‘The Falcon Queen speaks to readers about so many important issues on so many different levels. I can’t wait to share this book with kids and grown-ups all across North America.’
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