Author: Radhika SanghaniFor National Curriculum Key Stage 2 | Interest age: from c 9 years | Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) | Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage) | School stories (Children's / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's / Teenage)Published on 14th August 2025 by Usborne Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom.Paperback / softback | 320 pages 198mm x 130mm | 230g A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries. Sabina Patel just wants to fit in. But in her new school, in a new town where she doesn't know anyone, Sabina feels more out of place than ever.Then she accidentally unlocks magic powers and starts to see the future, and she quickly stands out as oneof the most popular girls at school.But when Sabina starts seeing futures she'd rather not know about, she's not sure if she's unlocked a gift or a curse...A book about learning to be happy in the present, rather than letting the future take over your life.Praise for Radhika Sanghani:"The Girl Who Couldn't Lie is sweet and funny and full of heart." The i"A gem of a book!" Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G."I can't lie! I loved it!" Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths"Full of heart, totally relatable." Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of The Fights That Make Us"This is such a gorgeous book! It's full of so many funny moments that young people will relate to." Kimberly Whittam, author of Quiet Storm"Fresh, funny and original." The Bookseller
