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Workshop and Q&A with Abiola Bello

Watch Abiola Bello’s Virtual Author Workshop, suitable for years 3 and 4

Suitable for: Years 3 and 4

Activity sheet for workshop Exploring Wild Magic
PDF | 144 KB
Wild Magic Chapter 12
PDF | 2.5 MB

About Abiola Bello

Abiola Bello is a bestselling Nigerian-British, author who was born and raised in London. Her award-winning children’s books include the Emily Knight series, Wild Magic series and anthologies The Very Merry Murder Club and The Super Sunny Murder Club. Abiola has won a number of awards including The London Book Fair Trailblazer Award 2018 and is the co-founder of Hashtag Press, The Diverse Book Awards and Ink Book Prize.

About Wild Magic: Legend of the Black Lion

Twins Misha and Ziggy have secret superpowers! Misha can talk to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into them. When their dad takes them to Ethiopia with him, they’re so excited. But when they discover poachers are after the black lion, suddenly the twins’ powers put them in great danger.

Books by Abiola Bello

  • Wild Magic: Legend of the Black Lion

    by Abiola Bello, illustrated by Emma McCann 

    5 to 9 years 

    • Adventure
    • Chapter books

    Twins Misha and Ziggy have secret superpowers! Misha can talk to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into them. But can they save a black lion without their dad finding out? Fun magical adventure. 

  • The Super Sunny Murder Club

    Various authors, illustrated by Harry Woodgate, edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens 

    2024 9 to 14 years 

    • Short stories

    A collection of exciting, action-packed mystery stories from 13 brilliant contemporary authors – all with a summer theme. A perfect summer holiday read. 

  • The Very Merry Murder Club

    By various, illustrated by Harry Woodgate, edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens 

    2021 9 to 14 years 

    • Adventure

    Featuring stories by Elle McNicoll, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson, this is a festive treat of a book for all young mystery lovers: perfect with a cup of hot chocolate and a cosy chair.

  • Wild Magic: Journey of the Lost Elephant

    by Abiola Bello, illustrated by Emma McCann 

    2025 5 to 9 years 

    • Adventure
    • Around the world
    • Chapter books

    Magical twins Misha and Ziggy are back for a whole new adventure when they travel to India with their dad. This time, they must use their emerging powers to save a lost elephant calf.

Ramzee looking to camera, smiling.

Virtual Author Workshop Library

Missed out on joining in with some of our BookTrust Represents Virtual Author Workshops? Catch up on all the action in our video library.

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  • BookTrust Represents

    BookTrust Represents is a programme created to promote and improve the representation of people of colour in children’s books so that all children read a range of books that reflect them and their wider communities.

  • Virtual author workshops

    Bring an author into your classroom! Schools can register to join our free Virtual Author Workshops with BookTrust Represents, allowing your children to ask authors questions and find out more about the books they love.