The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks

What it is: Spring term has arrived, and Lottie Brooks is determined to leave her most embarrassing moments behind. With a starring role as a singing crab in the school musical and a major crush to impress, things are looking up - until friendship drama, awkward moments and plenty of hilarious mishaps threaten to derail everything. Told through Lottie's laugh-out-loud diary entries and illustrations, this is the second book in the bestselling series.

Why we love it: Packed with relatable humour, school-life chaos and heartfelt moments, Lottie's adventures perfectly capture the ups and downs of growing up. The diary format, cartoons and short chapters make it especially appealing for reluctant readers, while the themes of friendship, confidence and being yourself resonate with tweens navigating similar experiences.

All children are different but we recommend this book for ages 9–12.