Take a first look inside Ella on the Outside – and win an exclusive signed proof copy!

This May we’re utterly delighted to be publishing Ella on the Outside by Cath Howe – a beautifully written middle grade novel with an incredibly authentic voice, hugely relatable characters and relationships (with real psychological depth), and a gripping story with heart and warmth. Part Jacqueline Wilson, part Anne Fine, this is a truly exciting debut.

And today we’re thrilled to share a very first look inside the book – AND offer you the chance to win one of three signed proof copies of the book.

These striking proofs have begun to appear on Twitter – and the response to the book so far has been fantastic:

Just finished reading ELLA ON THE OUTSIDE: a perfectly-pitched, thoughtful story with a big heart @NosyCrowBooks https://t.co/gNABuj85Vb

— Katherine Woodfine (@followtheyellow) March 10, 2018

“Charming, subtle & incredibly – suddenly – moving, Ella On The Outside is one of those delightfully unclassifiable ‘thank god it’s in the world books that @nosycrowbooks does so well. It’s due out on May 3rd & … it’s something to get on your radar now” https://t.co/DZwHiUv28Q

— LH ‘Daisy’ Johnson (@chaletfan) March 8, 2018

First holiday read done. A really thoughtful book; loved how art was depicted as an escape, and therapeutic. Also that cover is just