Overview
- The standalone fantasy novel goes on sale in the U.S. and Canada on July 28, 2026, and is available for preorder.
- The story follows Barbie after she is declared “Fateless” at Swancrest Academy and sets out across magical lands in Heartland to seek her destiny.
- Mattel says the book is not connected to the 2023 Barbie movie and that no screen adaptation is currently planned.
- Publication details list Mattel Press as publisher for ages 12 and up with ISBN 9781640366008.
- The deal was negotiated by Jodi Reamer of Writers House for Alex Aster and Elana Cohen at Mattel, aligning with the imprint’s focus on new franchise storytelling.