FLORIDA, October 08, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Heritage Book Publishing is proud to announce the upcoming release of Outback, a thrilling new middle-grade fantasy adventure by debut author David Sonkita Conteh.

While most fourteen-year-olds are navigating homework and video games, David Sonkita Conteh has been building an entire universe. His debut novel, Outback, introduces readers to a hidden realm where walking mushrooms, flying deer, and giant gummy bears coexist with ancient guardian spirits, and where one ordinary boy discovers he's destined for something extraordinary.

Outback follows Mateo Brown, a middle schooler whose first day of school goes catastrophically wrong when he accidentally insults the school bully's breath. But that's just the beginning. When a mysterious bird with green eyes and a lightning bolt symbol appears in his bedroom, Mateo is thrust into a world he never knew existed—a world that will test everything he thought he knew about courage, friendship, and his own potential.

Why This Story Resonates Now:
In a literary landscape often dominated by adult authors writing for young audiences, Outback offers something rare: an authentic middle-grade voice telling a story for their peers. The novel tackles universal experiences such as bullying, first crushes, and family expectations through a fantastical lens that makes difficult topics approachable.

The story also features strong female characters like Andrea, who punches the school bully so hard she breaks his nose, and Arial, a young scientist-in-training who develops weapons to help the team. These characters aren't sidekicks; they're essential to the story's success.

About the Author:
David Sonkita Conteh is a fourteen-year-old author and student who began writing Outback after becoming fascinated with fantasy worlds. He lives in [Location] with his family, where he continues to work on his future adventures. When not writing, he enjoys playing basketball, riding his bicycle and scooter, and imagining new worlds.

Book Details:
• Title: Outback
• Author: David Sonkita Conteh
• Publisher: Heritage Book Publishing
• Availability: Hardcover, Paperback, and eBook available through all major online retailers, including Amazon, and via the Heritage Book Publishing website.

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Heritage Book Publishing
307-285-0316
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