{"title":"Lottie Brooks","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lottie-brooks-series-katie-kirby-5-books-collection-set-ages-9-12-paperback","title":"Lottie Brooks Series by Katie Kirby 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\nLottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780852482186\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Lottie Brooks, the eleven-and-three-quarters-year-old whose diary entries turn everyday middle school chaos into laugh-out-loud gold. This 5-book paperback collection follows Lottie from her nerve-wracking first days of secondary school through friendship fallouts, a school trip gone wrong, and her first taste of a proper crush. Katie Kirby's illustrated, diary-style storytelling captures every cringeworthy, relatable moment of growing up with warmth and razor-sharp humor. A brilliant gift set for tween readers who love funny, honest stories about school, friendship, and finding your own voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Lottie Brooks series follows its eponymous heroine through the ups and downs of early secondary school life, told entirely in her own hilarious, exaggerated diary voice. Across these five books, Lottie navigates starting a new school without a solid friend group, survives catastrophic friendship politics, auditions for the school musical while nursing a crush on a boy named Daniel, endures a disastrous school trip full of mishaps, and wades through the awkward drama of best-friendship. Her loyal hamster companions, chaotic family life, and running jokes about KitKat Chunkys give the series a consistent, comforting texture that keeps young readers coming back book after book. Katie Kirby, already known to adult audiences for her blog and books about parenting, brings the same sharp comic timing and emotional honesty to Lottie's world, creating a heroine whose insecurities and triumphs feel instantly recognizable to real preteens. Short, punchy chapters, plenty of illustrations, and a breezy first-person voice make these books accessible even for readers who don't usually reach for chapter books, while the emotional throughlines about resilience, self-acceptance, and loyal friendship give the series genuine substance. Whether read in order or dipped into individually, the five books work together as a satisfying arc of a girl figuring out who she is amid the everyday chaos of school corridors, family dinners, and first crushes. It's a set built for shelves that get read again and again, whether at home, in a classroom library, or passed between friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 5-book paperback collection at one convenient price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiary-style format is a proven hit with reluctant and confident readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaugh-out-loud humor balanced with genuine, relatable emotional moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7) independent readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for classroom libraries, book clubs, and summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks — Lottie starts secondary school with no friends, no confidence, and only her hamster Sir Barnaby Squeakington for comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks — Back for spring term, Lottie tries to leave mean-girl drama behind while auditioning for the school musical.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks — A sunny holiday brings first-boyfriend jitters and plenty of embarrassing misunderstandings for Lottie.\u003cbr\u003e\nLottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip — A school trip spirals into chaos as Lottie contends with mishaps, mortification, and missed plans.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks — Lottie faces the ups and downs of best friendship as loyalties and feelings get complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKatie Kirby is a British writer and illustrator best known for her blog and books under the name Hurrah for Gin, exploring parenting chaos with sharp, self-deprecating humor. She brought that same comic voice to children's fiction with the Lottie Brooks series, an illustrated diary-style set loved by preteen readers for its honesty about school, friendship, and family life. Kirby lives by the sea in Hove with her husband, two sons, and their dog. Her writing balances laugh-out-loud moments with genuine warmth, making Lottie a relatable heroine in middle-grade fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFive books of pure, relatable comedy make this set a brilliant birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or back-to-school treat for tween readers. Lottie's diary-style voice keeps pages turning, while the emotional honesty beneath the jokes gives the series lasting appeal for classroom libraries and family bookshelves alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katie Kirby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033354609014,"sku":"MAN-VRT-PNG-U2516-0852482183","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/lottie-brooks-series-katie-kirby-paperback-39096438.jpg?v=1785501054"},{"product_id":"lottie-brooks-series-katie-kirby-7-books-collection-set-ages-9-12-paperback","title":"Lottie Brooks Series by Katie Kirby 7 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\nLottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks\u003cbr\u003e\nLottie Brooks's Essential Guide to Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780241460887 \/ 9780241460900 \/ 9780241562031 \/ 9780241562055 \/ 9780241679166 \/ 9780241647400 \/ 9780241647202\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEscape into the gloriously chaotic world of Lottie Brooks with this complete seven-book paperback collection by author and illustrator Katie Kirby. Told in a warm, diary-style voice full of doodles, lists, and laugh-out-loud confessions, the series follows eleven-year-old Lottie as she stumbles through the everyday drama of friendship, family, first crushes, school trips, and holidays. Fans of witty, relatable middle-grade fiction will recognize the sharp, self-deprecating humor that made Kirby's writing a hit with tweens. Every misstep becomes material for a giggle, and every awkward moment ends in warmth and hard-won confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatie Kirby built the Lottie Brooks series around a simple, powerful idea: growing up is embarrassing, and that is completely okay. Across all seven books, eleven-year-old Lottie narrates her own life in diary form, complete with scribbled asides, ranked lists, and confessions that will feel instantly familiar to any reader who has ever cringed at their own reflection. The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks opens the series by introducing Lottie's world of well-meaning but mortifying parents, unpredictable best friends, and the constant sense that disaster is one wrong move away. From there, the collection follows her through friendship fallouts, confusing crushes, a catastrophic school trip, a chaotic Christmas, BFF drama, and finally a tongue-in-cheek \"essential guide\" to surviving it all. Kirby's background as an illustrator and comic creator shines through in the visual, list-heavy format, which keeps pages turning even for reluctant readers. What sets this series apart is its emotional honesty tucked inside the comedy: Lottie's mistakes are real, her feelings are real, and her resilience is what makes readers root for her book after book. This complete set is an ideal way to experience the character's full arc in order, watching her grow more confident and self-aware with every catastrophe survived. It's a funny, big-hearted collection that captures exactly what it feels like to be eleven and figuring life out one embarrassing moment at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete seven-book paperback set featuring every Lottie Brooks title in one collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHilarious diary-style narration with doodle-inspired visuals that hook reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatable storylines covering friendship, crushes, school trips, and family chaos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ideal for building a home or classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of funny, journal-style middle-grade fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks — Eleven-year-old Lottie is convinced her life is basically over, and her diary-style confessions turn every cringe-worthy moment into comedy.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks — Lottie navigates a friendship meltdown, learning that misunderstandings can spiral fast but honesty can mend almost anything.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks — A first crush sends Lottie's world into a spin of awkward encounters, mixed signals, and plenty of blush-worthy laughs.\u003cbr\u003e\nLottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip — A school trip away from home becomes an escalating series of mishaps that test Lottie's nerve and her sense of humor.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks — Holiday chaos, family antics, and gift-giving disasters push Lottie's coping skills to their festive limit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks — Group friendships get complicated as Lottie juggles loyalty, jealousy, and the fear of being left out.\u003cbr\u003e\nLottie Brooks's Essential Guide to Life — Lottie shares her hard-won, tongue-in-cheek wisdom on survival, friendship, and staying true to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatie Kirby is a British author and illustrator best known for creating the popular \"Hurrah for Gin\" comics about the chaos of parenting, which grew into bestselling books before she turned her comic sensibility to fiction for young readers. With the Lottie Brooks series, Kirby channels her wit and doodle-filled style into the voice of an eleven-year-old girl navigating friendship, family, and the embarrassments of growing up. Her writing balances laugh-out-loud humor with genuine warmth, earning her a devoted following among parents and children. Kirby lives in the UK and continues writing for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis complete Lottie Brooks collection is a laugh-out-loud gift for any tween who loves diary-style fiction, doodles, and a heroine who feels wonderfully real. 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