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
Published by Simon & Schuster
The Guardian Children's and Teens Round Up
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
Out April 28th 2025
The Love Dare, published by Simon & Schuster. OUT NOW!
Shortlisted for Peters Children's Book of the Year 2025
Out in Germany July 2025!
'A refreshingly hip & sizzling summer romance'
Check 'Em Out Books
'Abiola reminds me of why it is crucial to have representation from Black Brits in YA Fiction.'
Jo the Black Bookworm
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
'A delectably festive YA romcom'
The Guardian
'The perfect light read'
United by Pop
‘This book is the perfect escape'
BookClub in Schools
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
Carnegie nominated
