Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School Trip

What do our readers think of Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School Trip? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the diary funny, lively and relatable, and they enjoy how quickly the story moves and how much it makes them laugh. Some children find parts of Lottie's embarrassing experiences uncomfortable, but they still see her as likeable and recommend the book to other children.

What does the Pageticker team say about Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School Trip?

Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School Trip is the fourth illustrated diary in Katie Kirby's gloriously embarrassing, laugh-out-loud series. Lottie's school-camp chaos tackles friendship worries, mean-girl behaviour and the fear of being left out, while keeping the tone warm, silly and highly relatable. Best suited to children around 9–12 who enjoy fast-paced humour, although some readers may just find the bullying and cringe-worthy mishaps a little uncomfortable.

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What is Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School Trip about?

Lottie Brooks is thrilled to escape her embarrassing parents for a week-long school trip. However, the adventure turns sour when she faces mean girls, her best friend Jess bonds with new girl Isha, and her diary is stolen. Can Lottie navigate the drama and salvage her trip?

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 Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School Trip

Friendship changes: How does Lottie feel when Jess spends more time with Isha, and what might help someone feel secure when a friend makes a new friend?

Mean behaviour: Why do you think some characters behave unkindly at the camp, and what could the other children do when they see someone being treated badly?

Embarrassment: Lottie often worries about looking silly. Which kinds of embarrassment feel funniest in the story, and why can laughing at yourself sometimes help?

Privacy and trust: What makes a diary feel private, and how should someone respond if another person reads it without permission?

Growing independence: What does Lottie learn from being away from home on the school trip, and what might you learn from spending a week somewhere without your family?