I am beyond excited to share this with you all at last – Dave McKean's stunning cover for my new book TYGER, which will be published by David Fickling Books this October 2022!
Isn't that incredible?! People have been talking about it a lot on Twitter. Here's an interesting thread where they're discussing all the little details you can see if you look closely...
What can YOU see? If you're on Twitter – why not join in the conversation?
I have some big news! It's just been officially announced that my new book TYGER will be published this October 2022 by David Fickling Books!
It's official! It took me 9 long, hard years to write it, but my new book TYGER will be published this October 2022 by @DFB_storyhouse, with stunning illustrations by @DaveMcKean, who also illustrated Varjak Paw & Phoenix. I think TYGER is even better - my best book so far! https://t.co/T8ppJ8qff8
— SF Said (@whatSFSaid) March 1, 2022
It was announced in The Bookseller magazine; you can read the full article by clicking on the link, but here are a few highlights!
"David Fickling Books has landed Tyger, the fourth novel from SF Said, marking the return of his partnership with illustrator Dave McKean.
The synopsis for Tyger reads: “In a strange alternate world, where the British Empire has never ended, a young boy called Adam has uncovered something incredible in a rubbish dump in London – a mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A Tyger.”
Commissioning editor Rosie Fickling said: “Tyger isn’t just a book, it’s a gateway into another world. A world where we all have sparks, hidden powers, inside of us. It’s the kind of book where you start to wonder: What if? Could it be? I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in this story with SF throughout the editorial process and I can’t wait to see the same light in readers’ eyes that I feel in me now. After reading, I hope they also find themselves increasingly noticing the world around them, looking more closely at a flower, at a grain of sand – and perhaps, every time they smell honeysuckle, hopefully whispering ’Is the Tyger nearby?’”
SF Said said: “I believe Tyger is my best book so far. I wanted to write a story even more exciting than Varjak Paw, and even more ambitious than Phoenix. It’s taken me nine long, hard years to do it but I am thrilled to be publishing it at last this year – the Year of the Tiger.”
Happy World Book Day 2022! I'm in favour of anything that celebrates books and reading, so I love World Book Day! I made a video again this year, and it's been amazing to see that go out into classrooms, libraries and homes around the world. I also love seeing all the different ways that people have found to celebrate their favourite books. So here are some of the brilliant pictures I've seen this year, with thanks to everyone involved!
Celebrating World Book Day and his favourite book 🐈⬛ pic.twitter.com/8rWAnfknBo
— Francesca (@franmathew) March 3, 2022
World Book Day SWJS @whatSFSaid We LOVE Phoenix! Today is all about reading our favourite book, making comics and trailers all based around Phoenix! Watch out for more photos later but here’s Bixa to start us off! pic.twitter.com/hMJMV6rdlM
— Mrs Banks (@mbaswjs) March 3, 2022
@whatSFSaid we are celebrating #WorldBookDay and these year 6 girls have all dressed as cats from Varjak Paw - one of our favourite books! Don’t they look purrrrfect?! #lovereading #readingforpleasure 📚📚 pic.twitter.com/06HyiGsM1G
— Hilderthorpe Primary (@HilderthorpeSch) March 3, 2022
The world's biggest Varjak Paw fan has come dressed as her favourite character for #worldbookday2022 #WorldBookDay @whatSFSaid pic.twitter.com/qZhxL5ldqW
— Griffin Primary School (@griffinprimary) March 3, 2022
@swalneyj World Book Day has started at South Walney Juniors. Lots and lots and lots of reading today both of Phoenix by @whatSFSaid and Cosmic @frankcottrell_b pic.twitter.com/xqXvx0GN4Y
— Mrs Banks (@mbaswjs) March 3, 2022
Our decorated door for #WorldBookDay @whatSFSaid 5GA love Varjak Paw pic.twitter.com/q9Og3V39BI
— Kingsley Community (@KingsleyLpool) March 3, 2022
Reading one of my favourite books for #WorldBookDay @whatSFSaid @MissCartwright8 #GangstaGranny @CognitaSchools pic.twitter.com/iJBTQnFpNw
— Nicola Sands 💙 (@nsands4) March 3, 2022
Y6 listening to SF Said on World Book Day and exploring his books this morning. @whatSFSaid pic.twitter.com/EfYEc42lhr
— Charborough Road (@CharboroughRd) March 3, 2022
Children in year 3 enjoyed reading their own books to the class and creating a new front cover for our core story ‘Varjak Paw’ to celebrate World Book Day 📚 pic.twitter.com/pMhswZDvJ2
— stmatthewsce (@stmatthewsce) March 3, 2022
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Little Miss Sunshine and Varjak Paw amongst others #wbd22 #worldbookday #gpaenglish pic.twitter.com/laB3kqR64Q
— Greenacres Year 5 (@GreenacresYear5) March 3, 2022
The Gruffalo and Varjak Paw for us today! pic.twitter.com/Gzr6J9Daa7
— Sophie Conway (@sofielofie) March 3, 2022
Varjak Paw silently, but compassionately, supports 🇺🇦 #WorldBookDay #globalcitizen #compassion #StandWithUkraine️ @smiskobe @whatSFSaid pic.twitter.com/JGvtR0S7JD
— Padmaria (@AriaPadma) March 4, 2022
Storm Class loved creating shadow puppets to show our favourite scene from VarJak Paw with the help of @PhilWickins narrating. @whatSFSaid #WorldBookDay pic.twitter.com/pHLjHOnxDj
— CharterYr4 (@CharterYr4) March 4, 2022
@whatSFSaid Good morning sir. My little boy wanted to dress as, Varjak Paw for world book day. It's his favourite book and he's now sharing the story with me 😊 pic.twitter.com/29kTUlD0Al
— Kymbo (@kymberlysian) March 4, 2022
Bixa enjoyed WBD @whatSFSaid !
— Myddelton College Preparatory School (@Myddelton_Prep) March 5, 2022
The hand cannon (water gun) went down a treat at break time too! pic.twitter.com/M647Xrolrt