- Comedy
- Illustrated Chapter Books
- Ages 7–9
The shape of it
The shape of this universe.
Riley Wright is Mel Taylor-Bessent's warm, laugh-out-loud illustrated-diary series for newly independent readers aged 7–9. Told through Riley's funny, doodle-filled journal and illustrated throughout by Sr. Sanchez, it follows a girl navigating life at Heverton Junior School — where, to her horror, her embarrassing dad is the new head teacher. Across a talent show, a first sleepover and a school trip that all go gloriously wrong, Riley works out how to fit in, keep her friendships steady and stand up to the school's meanest girl. Packed with hot chocolate, sparkly pens and hard-won kindness, it lands on the truth that being a good friend might be the best talent of all. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks, Dork Diaries and Nina Peanut.
A warm, funny illustrated-diary series for 7–9s about a girl finding her feet at the school where her dad is the head teacher. For Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks fans.
The series
One way in.
Cultural footprint
A shelf of evidence.
Cultural ubiquity
2/ 5A working classic for readers in the know.
Sensitivity
Low, and collection-wide.
Across the collection
All 3 books.
About the creator