ABIOLA BELLO
BESTSELLING, AWARD-WINNING
AUTHOR & PUBLISHEr
School Visits. Chairing Events. Manuscript Critique. Editing.
Winner of the 2023 Black British Business Awards in Arts and Media - Rising Star
WILD MAGIC
Legend of the Black Lion (for ages 6+)
Published by Simon & Schuster
Out March 2025
Discover your wild side! Join twins Misha and Ziggy as they put their extraordinary animal powers to the test in this new illustrated wildlife adventure series for readers 6+.
Misha and Ziggy are no ordinary twins. They have a secret that no one else knows: Misha can speak to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into them!
The siblings couldn’t be happier to be joining their wildlife presenter father on a trip to Ethiopia, and they’re determined to help him bag the best footage of the legendary Black Lion.
When the Black Lion goes missing, Misha and Ziggy are certain their powers can help track it down, but they aren’t the only ones on the hunt for the extraordinary animal. Can the twins help keep the whole jungle safe from harm?
As the chosen one to battle the powerful Neci, the stake of the warrior world is on Emily's shoulders but with family betrayals and super powers being stolen, everything is falling apart. Can Emily rise above it all and defeat her toughest opponent? Will she live up to the expectations of being number one? Win or lose - this is the final battle.
The last book in the award-winning I am series
APRIL 2025
Can a dare made at Notting Hill Carnival turn into true love? He’s All That meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this trope-filled sizzling summer romance, perfect for fans of Joya Goffney and Lynn Painter.
Popular girl Eva Òjó is used to boys falling for her without her even trying. So when her friend dares her to dance with a random guy at Notting Hill Carnival, she meets Saint.
Comic obsessed Saint Rowe-Falade thinks Eva is cute, but he's not interested in her in that way. He’d rather get lost in stories than look for romance.
When Eva’s birthday party gets out of control and causes damage to her dad’s beloved car, her friends set the ultimate dare: get Saint to take her on one date and they’ll help her pay to fix her dad’s car. Operation fall-in-love-with-Eva is set in motion and Eva makes it her mission to make Saint fall head over heels. But just as Saint starts to warm to Eva, and her own feelings towards him grow, Saint finds out about the dare. Can Eva convince Saint she’s truly into him, or has she lost him for good?
The Love Dare, published by Simon & Schuster. OUT NOW!
Shortlisted for Peters Children's Book of the Year 2025
'A delectably festive YA romcom'
The Guardian
'The perfect light read'
United by Pop
‘This book is the perfect escape'
BookClub in Schools
Amazon Editors Pick (UK)
Target Book Club Young Adult October Pick (US)
'A sweetly seasonal YA Romance'
The Guardian
'Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting’
Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places
‘A screen-worthy holiday romance’
Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
This book is a real treat'
The Week Junior, Book of the Week
'Each story will keep readers glued to the edge of their seat!'
The Scotsman
'Perfect for any budding detective'
Shout
Blackwell's and Waterstones Children's Book of the Month.
'A thrilling adventure'
Sophie Anderson, The House With Chicken Legs
'Thrilling, adventurous and gripping'
My Shelves Are Full
'An explosively exciting addition to this fantastic series'
Book Craic
