Clarice the Brave

Lisa McMann is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of dozens of books like The Unwanteds series and the Wake trilogy. She is married to fellow writer and musician, Matt McMann, and they have two adult children--her son is artist Kilian McMann and her daughter is actor Kennedy McMann. Lisa spends most of her time in Arizona, California, and Vancouver BC, and loves to cook, read, and watch reality TV.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds brings us an epic animal adventure story perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander.

Clarice is a young ship mouse grieving the loss of her mother when a mutiny forces her onto a small, leaky boat with a dangerous cat. Worse, she is separated from her younger brother, Charles Sebastian, who is trapped aboard the great ship.
 
Clarice and Charles Sebastian were taught to always be careful but they will need to grow bold if they are to survive . . . and find one another again.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Lisa McMann has been publishing books for over a decade, and has penned blockbuster middle grade and YA series. Lisa has won awards, made state lists, and presented to thousands of children in schools and libraries: she is a real publishing pro, with tons of fans and professional contacts for us to leverage.A NEW CLASSIC: Great animal adventures are timeless, and this one is full of high stakes, high drama, and unforgettable charm, just like The Incredible Journey, The Tale of Desperaux, and A Wolf Called Wander.A THRILLING (AND EASY) READ: Though it is never short on beauty or wit, this terrific story is told in straightforward prose that hits the sweet spot between literary and commercial.TRIUMPHING OVER HARDSHIP: Lisa McMann set out to write a story that would be a comfort to children living in uncertain times-about how perseverance and hope can help you overcome even the toughest odds, and The Sky Between delivers that message.GORGEOUS ART: The award-winning illustrator Antonio Caparo will bring this story to life with a wraparound cover and ten pieces of black and white interior art.WHAT'S NEXT FOR LISA MCMANN?: While Lisa has found tremendous success with her longtime publisher Simon and Schuster, she is ready for a fresh adventure at Penguin and we are thrilled to be her primary publisher. We already have a high-concept middle-grade series called The Criminals under contract, and will be launching it on an upcoming list.