AstroturfLONGLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME PRIZE 2019. 'I loved Matthew Sperling's sly, subversive novel, a wickedly funny tale of how to come out on top in a fake news world.' Olivia Laing, author of The Lonely City 'Outrageous, sexy and funny. Sperling writes with the caustic economy of Waugh or Spark, but his characters have more heart, including the sock puppets.' Luke Kennard, author of The Transition 'A tale about steroids which seems to be on steroids itself:

and the more he thinks about sleep the more worried he becomes

But what's outside is worse

and encounter a series of watering holes and bars before an alarming encounter with a 'bear' sends them running home to their children

those with emotional or health difficulties

Through her experiences with over-stimulation

he's attracted to her courage and intoxicating energy

' - Selena Gomez

As Annie discovers her true desires

his leadership is questioned at every turn - most visibly by Deputy PM Karan Nehru

understand and evaluate films

as well as the assassins targeting the Beloveds

This humorous picture book helps children explore the big questions around rules and people's rights