The Best Sleepover in the World
| Author | Jacqueline Wilson |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rachael Dean |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Puffin (first edition, hardback) |
Publication date | 17 August 2023 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback, Ebook & paperback) and audiobook |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 978-024-156-722-7 |
| Preceded by | Sleepovers |
The Best Sleepover in the World is a children's novel written by Jacqueline Wilson and illustrated by Rachael Dean. It is a sequel to Wilson's 2001 novel Sleepovers and it was released on 17 August 2023, published by Puffin Books. In the story, Daisy is excluded from a sleepover that her friends are invited to by Chloe. Meanwhile, Daisy's sister, Lily, communicates to Daisy that she wants a sleepover of her own. Wilson wrote the sequel after realising how popular the 2001 novel was, which renewed her interest. Wilson included the language Makaton in her novel in order to illustrate how Lily now communicates. Wilson worked with Disability Rights UK to ensure that Lily's story was told well. To celebrate the novel's release, four libraries in Hampshire held their own "Best Sleepover in the World" events. The novel has received generally good reviews, with Wilson's writing and Dean's illustrations being praised.