Case Study

When first-time novelist Janet Clayton exhibited her manuscript The Green Tree of Oxted at a leading international book fair, she hoped to find a publisher. Instead, she found something even bigger.

The novel caught the attention of the team at Adaptable Literary, who immediately recognised its cinematic potential. Working closely with Janet, Adaptable Literary refined the rights package, developed a targeted strategy and introduced the book to a select group of major Hollywood studios.

Within months, the film rights had been secured by a leading studio. Production moved quickly, attracting an award-winning director and an internationally acclaimed cast.

Upon release, The Green Tree of Oxted became a global box office success, earning critical acclaim and introducing Janet's story to millions of cinema-goers around the world. The success also transformed book sales, with the novel becoming an international bestseller and translated into more than 30 languages.

From Page to Screen

The adaptation of The Green Tree of Oxted remained faithful to the heart of Janet Clayton’s original novel while expanding its cinematic scope for global audiences.

Upon release, the film became a box office hit, praised for its storytelling, performances, and emotional resonance. It achieved strong international distribution and sustained audience engagement across multiple territories.

The success of the film also drove renewed interest in the original book, propelling it to bestseller lists worldwide and securing translations in multiple languages.

Results

• Discovered at a major international book fair

• Secured by Adaptable Literary for adaptation representation

• Film rights acquired by a leading Hollywood studio

• Major theatrical release with international distribution

• Box office success across key global markets

• Novel became an international bestseller following release

• Ongoing literary and adaptation opportunities for the author