Judy Blume meets Back to the Future in this hilarious diary of friendship, family, and first crushes set against a fresh and fun timeslip narrative. The first of a three-book series!
Turning 13 on New Year’s Day has a whole new meaning when the clock ticks down to another century. Thank goodness Lily’s cat, best friend, family, and secret crush always turn up in whatever era she lands. But how will she live in a time before chicken nuggets were invented? Why are her brother’s clothes ridiculous in every era? And how will she cope with being a servant in the house of mean girl and arch-nemesis, Georgia?
Funny, fresh and full of heart, Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveler is an irresistibly exciting middle-grade debut expertly crafted with humor, passion, and the keenest observation of all of those tween feels. Just like The Confessions of Georgia Nicolson or The Dork Diaries, it is sure to be a beloved story for many years to come.
Book Genres Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Time Travel
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey F
Title alpha Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveler
Category Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
Pages Count 368
Topics Best friends. Diaries. Time travel. Friendship.
Trim Size 8" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2026-05-11
JLG Release Date Sep 2026
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for longer, more layered stories that explore growing independence and changing perspective. Selections include realistic and speculative fiction with increased emotional and narrative complexity, offering stories that look beyond immediate experience and invite readers to engage with broader questions about identity, belonging, and the world around them.