The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks - Katie Kirby

The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks is a brilliantly funny and painfully relatable story about the highs, lows, and total disasters of tween friendships. Written in Katie Kirby’s signature diary-style format—packed with doodles, jokes, and confessions—this instalment follows Lottie as she navigates the messy world of best friends, frenemies, awkward mistakes, and the occasional emotional meltdown.

Lottie tries so hard to do the right thing, but somehow everything keeps going catastrophically wrong. From misunderstandings and embarrassing moments to loyalty challenges and school drama, her journey shows just how confusing (and hilarious) growing up can be.

This book is the perfect mix of comedy, honesty, and heart—a must-read for fans of funny, real-life stories that capture what it feels like to be in the middle of all the bumps and blunders of early adolescence.

Main Themes

• Friendship challenges and how to mend mistakes
• Growing up & self-discovery during the confusing tween years
• Humour & embarrassment, presented with honesty and wit
• School life, drama, and real everyday struggles
• Emotional resilience, learning from failures and trying again

Why you should read this book

• A laugh-out-loud diary that kids devour from start to finish
• Perfect for readers who love funny, illustrated, relatable stories
• Tackles real emotional issues with warmth and humour
• Strong appeal for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, and Dork Diaries
• Encourages empathy, honesty, and healthy communication
• A bestselling series trusted by parents, loved by kids

The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks is a warm, witty, and wonderfully chaotic dive into the world of tween friendships. Katie Kirby captures the emotional rollercoaster of growing up with humour, charm, and authenticity. A must-have for young readers who want a story that feels real, funny, and full of heart.