Riley Wright is Always Wrong

Riley’s determined to kick off this new school year in a new school without any disaster, any incident that focus draw attention upon her. It’s more than tricky when Riley’s father, the school’s new Headteacher, is new to Heverton Junior School alongside her. While Riley recognises her father’s struggles are more than his overly tight tie, she’s keen he succeeds while she’s not identified as his daughter. She can’t take that sort of embarrassment! After all, Riley’s someone who doesn’t really have any special abilities, is prone to accident and awkwardness and doesn’t really have close friendships. That’s why she’s surprised by Emmie, who seems to rescue her on the first day. What’s more, Emmie shares a special, hidden place with Riley, one that offers her safety and happiness. Where will Riley turn when it becomes clear that her father’s out to embarrass her on his first assembly with….. a break the ice talent assembly for the whole school! What sort of talents does Riley have? Any at all? We track Riley’s embarrassments, hopes and fears through her diary in Riley Wright is Always Wrong, a genuinely warm, charming and winning title from wonderful writer, Mel Taylor- Bessent.