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The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks

By Katie Kirby

Book 3 of 10 in the Lottie Brooks series

Lottie’s French holiday gets complicated when a surprise crush challenges her first-date plans.

humorous relatable lighthearted

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Average score: 4.87

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We love the lively diary style, comic illustrations and painfully recognisable awkwardness that make Lottie's summer adventures so entertaining. Crushes, first dates, braces and family chaos are handled with warmth and humour, making this a strong choice for children who enjoy funny, relatable stories about friendships and growing up. Adults may wish to note the book's focus on romantic feelings, first kisses and a few rather embarrassing situations.

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks about?

Lottie Brooks is back for more hilariously embarrassing adventures! With summer here, she's excited about her first date with mega-crush Daniel and a family holiday to France. But things get complicated when she meets handsome French boy Antoine. Navigating first kisses, braces, and sibling antics, Lottie's summer is anything but simple.

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 Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks

Crushes and confidence: Why do you think Lottie feels both excited and nervous about her first date, and what might help someone feel more confident in a similar situation?

Friendship support: How do Molly and Jess help Lottie when things become complicated, and what makes someone a good friend during an embarrassing moment?

Being yourself: Lottie worries about how other people see her. Which parts of her personality make her likeable, even when she feels awkward?

Family relationships: How do Lottie's family and siblings add to the comedy and the problems in her summer, and how might family arguments be handled more fairly?

Holiday misunderstandings: What can Lottie's meeting with Antoine suggest about communication, language differences and getting to know someone from another country?

Pages

320 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2022

First published

2022

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