Madonna writes 'The English Roses' sequel

LONDON, June 18 (UPI) -- Singer Madonna said she is writing a sequel to her children's book, "The English Roses."

The new book is scheduled for publication in September 2006, the BBC reported Saturday.

"The English Roses," aimed for children over the age of 6, was published in 2003 and has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. It follows four 11-year-old friends who are all "a little bit jealous of another girl in the neighborhood" -- a character based on Madonna's daughter, Lourdes.

Each of Madonna's children's books is based on the teachings of the Kabbalah faith.