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19 of the best LGBTQIA+ books for kids

The Cursed Melodies

A new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic... 
 
Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage? 
 
Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives: flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them. 
 
Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods – people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony. But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth. 
 
A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in unlikely places – monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what’s rising in the darkness? 
 
If you enjoyed The Twin Crowns series, you'll love this!

Dark and enchanting, with high-stakes adventure, fierce friendships, and a spell-binding romance

Bea Fitzgerald, author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN

A vibrant, magical, mysterious treat, this story positively sings!

Ella McLeod, author of THE MAP THAT LED TO YOU

If you are looking for a book that will fill your heart with warmth, adventure, and the most beautiful of worlds, then this is the story for your bookish heart.

Connie Glynn lives in London with three charming but mischievous cats. She studied film at the University of Sussex where she started her YouTube channel ‘Noodlerella’, which amassed over a million followers across social platforms. She has since parted ways with the pink-haired alter ego, but has kept her whimsical approach to life and the search for magic in the everyday. In her spare time, she can usually be found rewatching golden-age Disney movies or taking long naps outside with a book over her face. 
 
You can find her on YouTube at Connie Glynn for video essays and pop culture content, and on Instagram and TikTok at @ConnieGlynn.

A new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic... 
 
Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage? 
 
Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives: flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them. 
 
Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods – people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony. But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth. 
 
A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places – monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what’s rising in the darkness?

Princess Ever After

Return to the magical world of The Rosewood Chronicles in the fifth and final instalment of this gorgeous series for fans of The Princess Diaries and Harry Potter. 
 
 Ellie is a rebellious princess who is no longer hiding her real identity. 
 
 Lottie is her Portman, wishing that she could shield Ellie from the threat of Leviathan. 
 
 Jamie is Ellie's Partizan, a lifelong bodyguard sworn to protect the princess at any cost - but has mysteriously disappeared. 
 
 Not all of the trio have made it back to Rosewood Hall. Can they be reunited? And at what cost? 
 
 With the crown at risk, the stakes have never been higher . . . 
 
 
 
 
 Praise for Undercover Princess: 
 
 'With a fake princess, a rogue royal and fairytale twists aplenty, this is the start of a fun new series' - The Sun 
 
 'Once Upon A Time fans will love this new book' - Buzzfeed 
 
 'The book is a great example of friendship and bravery' - First News 
 
 'A fun blend of school story, adventure and mystery' - Week Junior

Princess at Heart

Return to the magical world of The Rosewood Chronicles in the fourth instalment of this gorgeous series for fans of The Princess Diaries and Harry Potter. 
 
'You don't have to push me away. We can survive with each other and apart. I know that now . . . but let's face this together.' 
 
Ellie is a rebellious princess hiding her real identity. 
 
Lottie is her Portman, acting as the princess for the public to shield Ellie from scrutiny. 
 
Jamie is Ellie's Partizan, a lifelong bodyguard sworn to protect the princess at any cost. 
 
Lottie, Ellie and Jamie are back for another year at Rosewood - but nothing will ever be the same again. 
 
They're still reeling from their discovery that someone rather close to home is leader of Leviathan - the group determined to take the princess down at any cost. 
 
Together they must piece together clues to Leviathan's evil plans. But this is far from simple - especially as an undercover Leviathan agent is in their midst. 
 
Friendships are at stake, families must be reunited and hearts are at risk of breaking . . . 
 
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Praise for Undercover Princess: 
 
'With a fake princess, a rogue royal and fairytale twists aplenty, this is the start of a fun new series' - The Sun 
 
'Once Upon A Time fans will love this new book' - Buzzfeed 
 
'The book is a great example of friendship and bravery' - First News 
 
'A fun blend of school story, adventure and mystery' - Week Junior

Ellie is a rebellious princess hiding her real identity. 
 
Lottie is her Portman, acting as the princess for the public to shield Ellie from scrutiny. 
 
Jamie is Ellie's Partizan, a lifelong bodyguard sworn to protect the princess at any cost. 
 
Lottie, Ellie and Jamie are back for another year at Rosewood - but nothing will ever be the same again. 
 
They're still reeling from their discovery that someone rather close to home is leader of Leviathan - the group determined to take the princess down at any cost. 
 
Together they must piece together clues to Leviathan's evil plans. But this is far from simple - especially as an undercover Leviathan agent is in their midst. 
 
Friendships are at stake, families must be reunited and hearts are at risk of breaking . . .

The Lost Princess

In the third book in the Rosewood Chronicles return to a world that effortlessly combines the charm of The Princess Diaries and the immersive magic of Harry Potter. 
 
Ellie is a rebellious princess hiding her real identity. 
 
Lottie is her Portman, acting as the princess for the public to shield Ellie from scrutiny. 
 
Jamie is Ellie's Partizan, a lifelong bodyguard sworn to protect the princess at any cost. 
 
Together they are attempting to stay safe from Leviathan, a group determined to take the princess for unknown reasons. 
 
When Leviathan force them to travel to their beloved Rosewood Hall's sister school in Japan, the threesome find that nowhere is beyond Leviathan's long reach. The only solace they find is a secret band of students called Banshee who are fighting against the evil organisation's hold. But when long-buried secrets are uncovered, the lives of Lottie, Ellie and Jamie will never be the same again...

Lottie Pumpkin is an ordinary girl - pretending to be a princess. 
 
Ellie Wolf is a princess - pretending to be ordinary. 
 
This arrangement has been working well for the best friends since they first decided to swap identities two years ago. They are enjoying life at the magical and mysterious Rosewood Hall boarding school, despite the efforts of sinister organisation Leviathan to uncover their secret. 
 
But when the threat grows too serious, they are forced to travel to their beloved Rosewood's sister school in Japan. Will they be safe there from the danger at home? Or are some secrets just too serious to hide? 
 
This is the third instalment in the bestselling Rosewood Chronicles series.

Princess in Practice

Lottie and Ellie are back! 
 
Return to Rosewood Hall with your two favourite princesses in the sequel to Undercover Princess! 
 
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As they return to Rosewood after the dramatic events of their first year, Lottie and Ellie are hoping for a peaceful term. 
 
But strange things are happening at Rosewood. Pupils are being poisoned. 
 
Is the threat of secret organisation Leviathan growing closer? 
 
Lottie and Ellie are determined to find the culprit; but danger could be closer than they think... 
 
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Praise for Undercover Princess: 
 
'With a fake princess, a rogue royal and fairytale twists aplenty, this is the start of a fun new series' - The Sun 
 
'Once Upon A Time fans will love this new book' - Buzzfeed 
 
'The book is a great example of friendship and bravery' - First News 
 
'A fun blend of school story, adventure and mystery' - Week Junior

Lottie Pumpkin is an ordinary girl who longs to be a princess; Ellie Wolf is a princess who longs to be ordinary. When fate puts them in the same dorm at Rosewood Hall, the two come up with the perfect solution: to swap places. 
 
Now back for their second year at Rosewood, Lottie and Ellie are close as ever, and learning more about their new roles. 
 
But strange things are happening at Rosewood. With pupils being poisoned, it seems like the threat of secret organisation Leviathan is growing closer. 
 
Lottie and Ellie are determined to find the culprit. But is danger closer than they think? 
 
PRINCESS IN PRACTICE is the sequel to the hugely popular UNDERCOVER PRINCESS.

Undercover Princess

Loved The Princess Diaries, Once Upon a Time and Girl Online? Then you'll love Undercover Princess! 
 
Lottie Pumpkin is an ordinary girl who longs to be a princess, attending Rosewood Hall on a scholarship. 
 
Ellie Wolf is a princess who longs to be ordinary, attending Rosewood Hall to avoid her royal duties in the kingdom of Maradova. 
 
When fate puts the two fourteen-year-olds in the same dorm, it seems like a natural solution to swap identities: after all, everyone mistakenly believes Lottie to be the princess anyway. 
 
But someone's on to their secret, and at Rosewood nothing is ever as it seems... 
 
From YouTube personality Connie Glynn, AKA Nooderella, comes her debut novel, the first in The Rosewood Chronicles series. The perfect book for teenage girls, join Lottie and Ellie at the mystical and magical Rosewood Hall.

Lottie Pumpkin is an ordinary girl who longs to be a princess, attending Rosewood Hall on a scholarship. 
 
Ellie Wolf is a princess who longs to be ordinary, attending Rosewood Hall to avoid her royal duties in the kingdom of Maradova. 
 
When fate puts the two fourteen-year-olds in the same dorm, it seems like a natural solution to swap identities: after all, everyone mistakenly believes Lottie to be the princess anyway. 
 
But someone's on to their secret, and at Rosewood nothing is ever as it seems...

Connie Glynn

The ocean is calling... 
 
With the return of the evil Shadowling, Astrid, Jonas, and Gwen are faced with a new task: by order of the Queen, they are sent on a top-secret journey across the sea to retrieve ancient weapons that the Bloom Bloods hope can stop the Shadowling once and for all. 
 
Gwen and the twins set off, but it’s not all plain sailing. When their ship is jeopardised, they must turn to an unlikely source for help, and worst of all, a certain royal shipmate keeps pestering them. 
 
They will soon learn that the sea is full of wild and untameable magic – magic that could reveal answers the twins have been searching for their whole lives. With their rag-tag crew and the fate of the world at stake, who can they trust? And what terrible things might be waiting for them in the deep?

Connie Glynn

Books by Connie Glynn

Series by Connie Glynn

The Cursed Melodies4 Books

The Rosewood Chronicles5 Books

Articles featuring Connie Glynn

19 of the best LGBTQIA+ books for kids

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