The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks -- Katie Kirby, Paperback

In the second installment of the bestselling Lottie Brooks series, discover the friendships fails, flirtation fumbles, and fashion faux paus of an 11 (and 3/4!) year-old-girl trying to survive her first year of middle school.

Dear diary, I'm back! Sorry it's been SO long but I look forward to filling you in on all my exciting adventures . . . or I guess embarrassing adventures if we are being honest, which is our thing, right?

A LOT has changed since last semester. For one, mom had her baby. Little Bella is SUPER cute (and loud). Also, my BFF Molly moved home! I can't wait to introduce her to my other BFF Jess. There's no way we won't be the Terrific Threesome--even if Amber says sometimes "three's a crowd." Plus, I am auditioning for the school play! It's The Little Mermaid, and I just KNOW I'll get a starring role...probably.

Some things haven't changed at all, though. I still have no boobs, no boyfriend, and no phone when mom suddenly calls for "Screen-Free Sundays." (A terrible idea if you ask me.) One thing is for sure, it'll be another big year for Lottie Brooks. Wish me luck, babe!

Author: Katie Kirby
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/10/2026
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 7.63h x 5.19w x 1.03d
ISBN: 9798217116669
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Katie Kirby is a writer and illustrator who lives in Hove, England with her husband, two sons and dog Sasha. After spending several years working in London media agencies, she decided to write a blog for adults which soon became a bestselling book. The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks was her first novel for kids, and there are currently eight books in the series. Like Lottie, Katie loves talking nonsense and often embarasses herself in public.