Riley Wright is Always Wrong
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Publishing:21st May '26
£7.99
This title is due to be published on 21st May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
A hilarious illustrated series about school, mean girls and BFFs for 7+ readers from the best-selling author of THE CHRISTMAS CARROLLS, new for 2026!
Riley Wright is starting at Heverton Junior School with one awkward disadvantage: her MAJORLY embarrassing dad is the new head teacher …!! 🦄 🌈 📓🦄 🌈 'A lively fun-filled story’ — Dame Jacqueline WilsonRiley Wright is starting at Heverton Junior School with one awkward disadvantage: her MAJORLY embarrassing dad is the new head teacher …!! 🦄 🌈 📓🦄 🌈 'A lively fun-filled story’ — Dame Jacqueline Wilson
New school, new friends (hopefully!). Riley Wright has to figure out how to fit in, pin down a talent for the talent show, look out for her unpredictable new BFF Emmie and face down super mean girl Harper … As someone who gets a lot of stuff wrong, when will Riley finally get something RIGHT?
KIDS LOVE RILEY!‘Mel is a great writer. Can’t she just publish like three of these at the same time?’ – Anaya, 9
‘I definitely recommend Riley Wright!’ – Lily, 8
AUTHORS LOVE RILEY TOO!'A lively fun-filled story that children will love’ — Dame Jacqueline Wilson
‘As funny as Lottie Brooks, with the madcap energy of Pamela Butchart, Riley Wright is smart, sharp and totally relatable. I loved it!’ – Abie Longstaff, author of The Magic Potions Shop and The Fairytale Hairdresser series
‘I love Riley! A fun and charming book bursting with energy.’ – Laura Dockrill, author of Darcy Burdock
‘Instantly engaging, hugely appealing and full of laughs. Riley Wright is a wonderfully bright and bubbly new voice in the diary style format – like a younger female Wimpy Kid.’ – Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons
‘It is impossible not to smile at every page and cheer out loud for the new girl in school, Riley Wright. With a big personality and heart to match, Riley is just the BFF that readers have been waiting for. A fresh, funny and utterly charming book, from start to finish.’ – Clara Vulliamy, author of Dottie Detective
‘Riley and her BFF are a laugh-out-loud unstoppable duo, taking readers on a giggly, squirmy tour through the ups and downs of junior school. Packed with laughs, oops moments and best friend fun.’ – Vashti Hardy, author of Harley Hitch
‘An adorable, fun and feel-good story. Readers will love Riley with her electrocuted...
‘I read this book in one sitting! A little girl’s quest to find her talent, fit in and make friends. Hilarious and heartwarming. I now want a pet unipug, a sparkly backpack and to be Riley’s BFF. I couldn’t put it down!’ – Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid
‘Gorgeous, giggly fun.’ / ‘Brimming with laughs.’ / ‘Fizzing with fun.’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of Ember Spark
‘Funny and full of heart, it’s impossible not to adore Riley Wright! A wonderful celebration of growing up, not having all the answers, and being gloriously imperfect – I loved it!’ – Chrissie Sains, author of Alien in the Jam Factory
‘Mel Taylor-Bessent’s writing oozes with warmth and humour. Young readers will adore this wonderfully relatable new series.’ – Rachel Chivers Khoo, author of The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice
‘Chock-a-block with giggles! Riley Wright is fit to burst with Mel's trademark warmth and humour.’ – Sophy Henn, author of Pizazz
‘Hilarious and bursting with vibrant and boisterous energy! I loved it!’ – Susannah Lloyd, author of Badgers Are Go!
‘Brilliantly funny and full of heart, in all the ways Mel Taylor-Bessent does best. Riley Wright is a winner.’ – Joseph Elliott, author of Nora and the Map of Mayhem
Young readers are loving RILEY WRIGHT too!‘Riley's just like me and my friends were in year 4 as she loves stationery and uses similar words and has the same kind of humour to us. It really made me laugh in lots of places especially when she makes up words. It was also interesting how Riley learnt lessons throughout the book such as not to get upset when things go wrong because everyone makes mistakes. I would definitely recommend this book to all of my friends!'
‘This book is so good and so funny and I enjoyed it so much. Definitely going on my favourite book list! My favourite part is when they do the school talent and Emma does her part or when the teachers do their special part in the show.'
ISBN: 9780008801670
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 10mm
Weight: 270g
160 pages