- Illustrated Chapter Books
- Ages 7–9
- Comedy
Riley Wright and the Super Awkward Sleepover
Book 2 of 3 in Riley WrightView the full series
The second Riley Wright diary: Riley is hosting her very first sleepover, and worrying whether her old and new best friends will get along, especially once horrible Harper is somehow on the guest list.
- Best for7–9
- FormatIllustrated
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Comedic
- Conversational
- Epistolary
Tone
- Funny
- Warm
- Heartwarming
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Riley Wright is hosting her first-ever sleepover, and it is a lot more nerve-wracking than she expected. Will her old best friend and her new best friend Emmie actually like each other? And why on earth has Mum invited horrible Harper? Told through Riley's funny, doodle-filled diary and illustrated throughout by Sr. Sanchez, this second book in the warm-hearted journal-style series for 7-9s turns one small sleepover into a comedy of friendship worries, awkward moments and hard-won kindness. Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Lottie Brooks, Dork Diaries and Nina Peanut.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
A 7-9 independent read continuing the series' short, doodle-rich diary format. Accessible for newly confident readers and lovely read aloud from about 6, with a friendship theme that suits children navigating their own social groups.
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- Best fit · 7–9
- Read aloud · 6–9
- Independent · 7–9
Prose load
Light
Visual support
High
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Strong
Works well for
- Reading aloud
- Reading together
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
3 / 5 · Workable
Sensitive-child
4 / 5 · Good fit
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- Funny diary
- Reluctant readers
- Friendship
- Sleepovers
Avoid if
- Wants high stakes adventure
Particularly good for children who are…
- Making friends
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
The panic of a first sleepover, two best friends who might not click, and horrible Harper turning up anyway make for a very funny, very relatable diary. Kids love watching Riley wobble her way to sorting it all out.
- Friendship and belonging
- Being understood finally
Why parents love it
Short, illustration-heavy and kind-hearted, this second outing keeps 7-9s turning pages while quietly modelling how to be a good friend when jealousy and awkwardness get in the way. An easy next step for anyone who loved book one.
- Shared humour
- Quick to read
In the series
Riley Wright.
3 books · open the series →
About the creators
About the creators.
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Lateral matches. Same shelf, different texture.
Come into this from…
Easier or preparing reads — perfect lead-ins.
Where to go next…
Escalation reads — a step up in scale, silliness, or stakes.
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