The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks

What do our readers think of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children mostly find the book hilarious, relatable and hard to put down, especially enjoying Lottie’s embarrassing adventures, funny illustrations and friendship dramas. They also like that Lottie feels like a real child who makes mistakes while learning to be herself.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks?

Katie Kirby’s debut novel is a gloriously honest, doodle-filled romp through the panic, pleasure and sheer awkwardness of starting secondary school. Lottie is funny, flawed and wonderfully relatable as she tackles friendship drama, body worries, crushes and the dangerous business of trying to reinvent yourself. Ideal for readers aged 9–12 who enjoy diary-style comedy; adults should note that puberty, bras, periods and plenty of toilet humour are all firmly part of the package.

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What is The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks about?

Lottie Brooks, aged 11¾, is about to start secondary school without any friends or glamorous hair. To make matters worse, she's discovered she's too flat-chested to wear a bra! Facing the perils of growing up, Lottie navigates new friendships, embarrassing moments, and plenty of laughs in this hilariously relatable illustrated series for readers aged 9-12.

About the author

Katie Kirby is a writer and illustrator best known for her funny and relatable stories about family life. She created the popular ‘Hurrah for Gin’ books, which many people enjoy for their humour and honesty. Katie uses her creativity to make people smile and enjoys sharing everyday adventures through her words and drawings.

Discussion ideas around The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks

A fresh start: Why does Lottie think she needs to change herself before starting secondary school, and what does she learn about being herself?

Friendship and popularity: What makes someone a good friend in Lottie’s story, and why can trying to become popular sometimes make friendships harder?

Embarrassment: Which embarrassing moments feel funniest or most believable, and why do small problems sometimes seem enormous when they happen to us?

Growing up: How does Lottie’s attitude towards her body and growing up change during the book?

Diary power: How do the diary entries, lists and doodles help us understand Lottie’s thoughts in ways a more traditional story might not?