Old Bertie

George Jones is fed up and hungry for change. She’s stuck on an island with a bunch of judgmental jerks who all live in fearful deference to Old Bertie, a Giant Squid. Old Bertie devoured George’s mother, leaving her father an emotional mess and George a social reject. But George’s world changes when a mysterious stranger washes ashore. Fernandez is the first person to ever enter Old Bertie’s watery domain and live to tell the tale. If Fernandez was spared by the Great Beast, could her mum still be out there? And is George willing to break her dad’s heart in her quest to know the truth? This story will appeal to readers looking for a satisfying blend of heart and humour, with a speculative, fantastical twist. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK ‘… Perrella and Osborn have dreamed up a rich, quirky lore for their fictional world, bringing to mind the work of Garth Nix and Ben Aaronovitch.’ Annie Waters, Books+Publishing Vincenzo Perrella Dan Osborn and Vincenzo Perrella are an award-winning creative team who have written for film, television and live performance. Old Bertie is their first novel. Dan Osborn and Vincenzo Perrella are an award-winning creative team who have written for film, television and live performance. Old Bertie is their first novel. Dan Osborn Dan Osborn and Vincenzo Perrella are an award-winning creative team who have written for film, television and live performance. Old Bertie is their first novel. Dan Osborn and Vincenzo Perrella are an award-winning creative team who have written for film, television and live performance. Old Bertie is their first novel.