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This Is Not the Diary of Izzy Dobson

By Abigail Balfe

Adjectives

humorous heartfelt relatable quirky

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Izzy Dobson faces several challenges: school is dreadful, making friends is tough, and her highly confidential, embarrassing diary has vanished. Determined to recover it before it falls into the wrong hands, Izzy documents her investigation in a new notebook (definitely not another diary!). Along the way, she navigates the complexities of school life, friendships, and her own neurodivergence, all while dealing with her mischievous cat, Horace. This humorous and heartfelt story captures Izzy's quest to find her diary and her place in the world.

About the author

Abigail Balfe is a talented author and illustrator who loves telling true stories about real people. She is best known for her book 'A Different Sort of Normal', which shares her experiences growing up. Abigail enjoys using fun pictures and words to help readers understand the world in new and exciting ways.

Pages

240 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2026

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