The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks

Lottie Brooks #6

by Katie Kirby

Lottie Brooks is BACK and she's as BRILLIANT as ever!Join Lottie as she navigates the many perils of growing up in this NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING, fantastically funny, illustrated series for a 9-12 audience - filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and plenty of LOLs.

Genres: Middle Grade, Humor, British Literature, Drama, Diary, Childrens

438 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 18, 2024

About the author

Katie Kirby is a writer and illustrator who lives by the sea in Hove with her husband, two sons and dog Sasha.

She has a degree in Advertising and Marketing and after spending several years working in London media agencies, which basically involved hanging out in fancy restaurants and pretending to know what she was talking about, she had some children and decided to start a blog called 'Hurrah for Gin' about the gross injustice of it all.

Many people said her sense of humour was silly and immature so she is now having a bash at writing children's fiction. The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks is her first novel.

Katie likes gin, rabbits, over-thinking things, the smell of launderettes and Monster Munch. She does not like losing at board games or writing about herself in the third person.

Reviews

[Marta Demianiuk · Rating 4 out of 5]

To mój najmniej ulubiony tom tej serii. Wszystko za sprawą Amber, która strasznie mnie zestresowała i przez połowę książki bolało mnie serce.

Serio. Mam 30 lat, a przeżywałam, że jedna 13-latka jest okropna dla drugiej. Pani Kirby, tak się nie robi.

[faustyna。 (lekkidramat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

kolejne udane spotkanie z moją bestie lottie.

[Florence Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drama filled book with twists

[gosia · Rating 5 out of 5]

czekanie pol roku, zeby przeczytac w trzy godziny😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇 do zobaczenia w marcu.

[Dinnu Reads Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met Katie Kirby in a HeadRead festival and she is a lovely person, very kind and friendly. I was determined to read the last unread Lottie Brooks book before meeting her and I succeeded. It was yet another fun story with insane situations and crazy solutions. 😊
Lottie Brooks books generally are a comfort read for me and they make me feel happy. That's precious in our current world. 🥰 I am able to recognise myself both in Lottie, her friends and her parents. Never lose your inner child, it makes life more fun! 😄

[faustyna。 (lekkidramat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

re-read listopad 2024: uwielbiam tę serię całym sercem i nie jestem w stanie powiedzieć na ten temat nic innego.

[Eve Challinor · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is such a good book!I would reccomend.

[ksiazkowe_marzenia · Rating 5 out of 5]

KOCHAM JAK ZWYKLE
TA SERIA NIGDY MNIE NIE ZAWODZI

[martucha czyta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uwielbiam humor który jest w tej książce

[K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Content warnings: bullying, poop, homophobia, coming out

Another hilarious instalment of the Lottie Brooks series. This one is, perhaps, a tad darker than the others because it deals with the changing nature of friendships during your early teenage years and that hideous feeling of always being the one who's left out and not knowing why or how to fix it. And even though I'm in my 40s, that hit HARD.

[Skyler Pritchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing as always 💅
I hope I don't run into a person like Amber in secondary school...
But these Lottie Brooks books help me prepare for secondary school 🏫 🥳❤️

[Molly Oswald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read all of them but still made mope so surprised when amber ditched the group!

[Aurelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,75
Ale to słodkie było

[Molly Simonsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it😍

[Lene Rabarber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kocham te książki tak bardzo.

[Justyna [regałzikei] · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am having a beef with a 13 year old

[Wiki · Rating 5 out of 5]

kocham lottie

[book_pug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kocham Lottie, dajcie mi od razu kolejny tom! 😭❤️

[Madisyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Daniel and Lottie 😍😍😍

[Jessica Rix · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it all of them are amazing and funny they are one of my favourite books

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lottie got a dog but she had to look after dogs first to see if she was responsible enough but when she got her dog she called it pot Noodles and then it peed every where even though the person who was selling it said it was fully trained

[Izzy❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.🌟Love this series

[Hana Moncrieff · Rating 5 out of 5]

A amazing book by Katie I love it so much that it’s worth the money in fact it always is ! It’s full of very good moments and Pot noodle 🤣 he cracks me up! Though them to Hammies are my favourite! 🤩💋

What is going on in Ambers fashion filled head! 😡I mean are all these mega mean actions going to get her friends. ?!🤔I just don’t understand her! She has been through a whole lot this time,🫤but I mean when I am hurt I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HURT MY FRIEND’S FEELINGS AND TRY TO LEAVE HER TOTALLY FREINDLESS!!!!!!! Urgh. 🙄She makes me feel sick sometimes. 🤢

The way Jess acts makes me feel upset 😢 Amber is bringing stuff to her head and is pulling her away from Lottie and (very gladly)they make up and TQOEG understand what amber had done! 👍Just so you know, basically ALL the bestie problems lead to AMBER!!!!!!!! 😠

Daniel and Lottie are totally adorbs but in the book💋💋💋💋they are spending WAY TO MUCH time together!!! 😞🚫Well I guess that's the point, but BESTIES ALWAYS COME FIRST!!!!💅🏻❤️‍🔥(apart from family obvs) 💖And yes I DO think that sentence deserves capitals!💋💜#girlswinboysinthebin! #letsbefeminests #happydays! #girlsjustwannahavefun (sorry if thats a bit sexist 😬AKA first hashtag bit rude)


Great read Great cheese 🧀
xxxxxxxx

[Lucy H · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m

[Luzanne Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

**Title: The Hilarious & Totally Relatable BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks – Embrace Your Weird!**

Lottie Brooks is BACK, and this time, the awkward is major! If you’ve ever had a super embarrassing moment or gone through a BFF dilemma that made you want to crawl under a rock, then you’ll absolutely LOVE Katie Kirby’s *The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks*. This latest installment in the *Lottie Brooks* series brings all the laugh-out-loud moments, silly mishaps, and friendship challenges that will have young readers hooked from the very first page.

Set in the delightfully quirky world of a middle schooler who’s trying to figure out life (and her besties!), this book is perfect for kids aged 9-12 who are looking for a fun and totally relatable read. It’s packed with humor, heart, and Lottie’s signature awkward charm that fans of the series have come to love.

Whether she’s facing embarrassing moments, friendship fallouts, or awkward school situations, Lottie reminds us that it’s okay to embrace your weirdness and face life’s challenges with a smile (and maybe a few cringe-worthy moments along the way!).

If you're in the mood for some feel-good vibes, friendships that survive the drama, and a protagonist who shows us the power of being yourself, then this book needs to be on your shelf. Let’s dive into what makes *The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks* such a hit!

---

### **Why You’ll Love *The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks* 🌟**

💁‍♀️ **Witty, fun, and totally on point**: Lottie’s hilarious take on life, friendships, and embarrassing situations will have you giggling non-stop! It's packed with LOLs and laugh-out-loud moments that every middle schooler (and their parents!) will relate to.

✨ **Embrace Your Weirdness Vibes**: Lottie’s quirky personality and ability to laugh at her awkward moments is so refreshing! She shows us that being yourself—no matter how weird or awkward—is the best way to get through life. #WeirdAndProud

❤️ **Friendship Goals**: This book tackles BFF dramas in a way that's super relatable for kids. From misunderstandings to falling outs, Lottie shows young readers how to navigate friendships with empathy, humor, and lots of silliness!

🎯 **Learning Empathy & Dealing with Bullies**: Through Lottie’s ups and downs, readers learn valuable lessons about kindness, empathy, and standing up to bullies, all in a light-hearted, silly setting. It’s a fun way to introduce important topics to young readers.

---

### **The Story of Lottie Brooks: Friendship, Laughs, and Major Awkwardness**

*The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks* is all about navigating the crazy rollercoaster of growing up. As Lottie tries to balance school, her best friends, and the occasional totally cringe-worthy moment, readers are in for a hilarious ride.

But it’s not just about the laughs—this book also dives into some of the real struggles that kids face. Whether it’s dealing with mean kids, misunderstandings with friends, or feeling like you don’t quite fit in, Lottie handles it all with a sense of humor that will keep young readers turning the pages.

Packed with adorable illustrations, laugh-out-loud moments, and those all-too-familiar awkward feelings, this book is the ultimate guide to growing up and navigating those BFF dramas with style.

---

### **Why This Book is Perfect for Young Readers (and Why Parents Will Love It Too)**

- 📖 **Hilariously Relatable**: Every middle schooler will see a bit of themselves in Lottie’s funny and awkward situations. It’s all about growing up, finding yourself, and figuring out friendships.
- 💡 **Teaches Empathy**: Lottie’s journey is filled with heartwarming moments of kindness and empathy, teaching young readers how to handle tricky situations with grace (and a lot of giggles).
- 🐣 **Perfect for Ages 9-12**: Whether they’re already Lottie fans or new to the series, young readers will love this installment of the *Lottie Brooks* series. Plus, it’s a great way for them to learn about empathy, friendship, and resilience.
- 🤣 **Illustrations Add Extra LOLs**: The fun illustrations throughout the book add to the hilarious feel and make it an even more engaging read for kids.

So, grab your copy of *The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks* today and dive into Lottie’s world of friendship, awkward moments, and laugh-out-loud fun! Trust us, you won't be able to put it down. 🦄💖

#LottieBrooks #KatieKirby #MiddleGradeReads #BookReview #AwkwardMoments #FriendshipGoals #EmbraceYourWeirdness #LaughOutLoud #BFFDrama #GrowingUp

[Lexie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is called” the majorly, awkward BFF dramas of Lottie Brooks, “by Katy Kirby
At first, but at first Lottie says :new year, new diary, new multipack of KitKat chunkies a new boyfriend! (Daniel) Lottie‘s friends think that she is always talking about Daniel; she says stuff like how dreamy and cute he is. Lottie and Toby, who is Lottie’s brother in case you forgot, really want a dog.Lotties mum has a book that wants her To eat healthier But the things she eats, make them fart a lot. Amber thinks she has to get a boyfriend because Lottie has one and Lottie is always blabbing about him. Daniel asked Lottie on a cinema date to watch sing2 and they go together, they get sweet and salty popcorn and a Coke each. At the end Lottie really needed a fart, and it was a really loud one. Lottie’s friends say she needs a signature look, so they go into the shops and try to look for different things. Amber, Molly and poppy go off because Amber gets bored and tired of Lottie, but Jess and Lottie search and search until they find a great signature look which are Burger earmuffs . Lottie and Toby are pretty convincing for the parents so their mum says to take neighbours dogs on a dog walk to test if they are responsible. Their dad comes with them and goes to the café at the beginning, and Toby sees one of his friends at the park and goes off to play with him so Lottie is all on her own .At one point One of the dogs go missing so in a panic tone, Lottie calls Jess. He gets there straight away and starts putting the dogs on the head. They find the missing dog which is in the café. It jumps at her dads bacon and egg sandwich and it goes to the floor where all the dogs eat it. Lottie‘s dad threatens to tell them Mum but then Lottie makes a comeback by saying I’ll tell Mum you left us alone. mum doesn’t know anything, so she finally caved in and they got a dog a few days later and they named it Pot Noodle which is a funny name. Pot Noodle makes a huge mess and ruins. Lotties Mums favourite bra and Lottie says if she takes any more than 50p out of her pocket money to pay for it then she will be fuming ,which is quite funny as bras cost like £45. at one point, Lottie randomly put a piece of sweetcorn and couldn’t get out, so she had to go to A&E to get it out and the doctor made her sneeze and it came out of his nice white uniform .Amber gets the whole group tickets to a gig called bad pancakes, and after that conversation, Daniel asked Lottie to the bad pancakes gig and she says yes so she has trouble having to decide who to go with. At the time Ambers dad can’t go To supervise, so Lottie‘s dad goes with them. Lottie told Daniel she wanted to go with her friends. As she always hangs out with him, and the gang would be angry with her, spending all her time with him instead of the group. Jess tells everyone at school that she thinks she is gay and goes to a club and likes somebody at the club. At the gig,Jess just goes off with that girl and Amber says that Lottie can go with Daniel because poppy Molly and her were going to sit down and just said gone off with a girl so naughty stayed for a bit and then went to meet them back up but when she couldn’t find them she looked everywhere and everywhere. At the end of the gig she found them Jess was crying, and Amber had an arm around her. they sorted it out


I really like the book because it has lots of drama and lots of fun parts.
I didn’t like how, at the end of the book Amber went to the main group and left the Queens of eight Green with Lottie,Molly, poppy and Jess.
My favourite part of this book was were Lottie doesn’t go out with Daniel, but she invites her friends to her house and they have an awesome Valentines dinner with pot noodles, monster, Munch and ice cream.
The end

[zaczytana_ciotka · Rating 3 out of 5]

[współpraca recenzencka wydawnictwo znak]

★★★/5

Urocza książka idealna dla dzieci.

Hej, hej!

Dziś przychodzę z recenzją ,,Epickie Dramy Lottie Brooks" czyli mojego recenzenta.

Zacznę od tego że książka bardzo mi się podobała pod względem graficznym jak i pod względem pisania. Jest naprawdę cudowna i polecam ją każdej osobie w każdym wieku.

Jednak jest parę sytuacji, do których się przyczepię:

- toksyczna grupa przyjaciółek w książce. Cała grupa ,,KÓZ" była moim zdaniem strasznie toksyczna, a w szczególności Amber. Miałam wrażenie że dziewczyny ciągle się o coś kłócą i są zazdrosne o byle co. Mają wrażenie że ich ,,przyjaźń" będzie jak z seriali. Dziewczyny ciągle się kłóciły potem wracając do siebie jakby nigdy nic.

- Amber. Strasznie toksyczna bohaterka. Próbująca ciągle skłócić wszystkich o wszystko i była MEGA zazdrosna. Wiem że jej zachowanie było spowodowane przez trudną sytuację w domu ale to lekka przesada. Dziewczyna zachowuje się masakrycznie i może przez to dawać przykład młodszym czytelnikom.

- Lottie, Daniel i tak dalej. Po pierwsze Lottie jest strasznie dziecinna jak na ,,dojrzały wiek". Mam wrażenie że czytałam książkę o dziesięciolatce, a nie o czternastolatce. Po drugie mam wrażenie jakby jej relacja z Danielem ciągnęła się ,,do zapchania dziury w książce". W pewnych momentach miałam dość jak to ona i Daniel są ZAKOCHANI.

Pomimo mojej opinii zapraszam was do przeczytania tej książki. Ponieważ myślę że zaciekawi tych młodszych czytelników. Bo ja podejrzewam że jestem na nią trochę ,,za stara" stąd moja opinia.


Oczywiście jeszcze raz dziękuję wydawnictwu za egzemplarz do recenzji❤❤❤


(bookstagram zaczytana_ciotka)

𝓟𝓸𝓵𝓮𝓬𝓪𝓶

𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓬𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓪

[Alice magical library · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! It was so funny, and it was quite an impactful read as well.

New Year=New Lottie. Some new resolutions, a new diary, a new boyfriend and a new multi-pack of Kitkat Chunkys, Lottie Brooks feels as if she is ready to take on the world. However, her annoying little brother, Toby, comes up with a New Year Resolution that they can actually agree on (I know, WHAT?!), which is to get a new dog, so Pot Noodle the cockapoo becomes the newest member of the already huge Brooks family.
However, having the responsibilities of the new dog, having a new boyfriend, and having no KitKat Chunkys to survive on, means that she has little time for anything or anyone else, including TQOEG, who are very upset. But how is she meant to keep everyone happy (including mean old Amber) whilst making sure that Pot Noodle doesn’t accidentally tear the house down?

I absolutely loved this funny novel. It was very funny, embarrassing and extremely ridiculous - like, honestly, cannot comprehend how how many ridiculous, embarrassing things can happen to a single person - but it also did have a lot of serious parts in this too. I liked how it was about friendship dramas, as I have experienced things like this in the past, and I think it will help anyone going through challenging times like this as well. I thought Amber was being really mean, and I just didn’t like her attitude through the book, but that is just Katie’s amazing storytelling that makes these books feel so real. I absolutely recommend this series, however read all of the books in order, and BE WARNED: These books are absolutely embarrassing and will have you laughing your head off. Don’t say you haven’t been warned! Because you have!

[Patrycja Burdzińska · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kolejny tom przygód szalonej nastolatki, Lottie Brooks.

Mam sentyment do tej serii, dzięki niej udało mi się namówić siostrę na czytanie książek (przynajmniej niektórych).

Od pierwszego tomu, jak już pokonała strach przed grubością lektury, dzielnie sięgała po każdy kolejny i mam nadzieję, że Epickie dramy również przypadną jej do gustu.

Wracając do mnie, dla mnie osobiście ta część była najsłabsza ze wszystkich tomów do tej pory.

Oczywiście mamy rysunki jak w poprzednich częściach, jest humor, są żenujące sytuację więc pod tym względem było tak jak zawsze.

Jednak brakowało mi powiewu świeżości, nie wyróżniał się ten tom niczym zaskakującym czy nowym, poza tym, że Lottie coraz więcej czasu spędzała z chłopakiem a Amber stała się jeszcze bardziej zgryźliwa niż zwykle.

Wtopy nie były już tak oryginalne i spektakularne jak dawniej, humor też jakby gdzieś się zgubił po drodze a i rzeczy, które warto by przemycić do realnego życia i kierować się takimi wartościami też nie wyciągnęłam w tym tomie.

Bo musicie wiedzieć, że w poprzednich częściach po serii katastrof można było zawsze znaleźć morał, złote zasady współistnienia z innymi ludźmi a po tej części... pustka.

Jedynie rozrywka, na pewno warta przeczytania dla młodzieży (książka od 9 roku życia) jednak nie jest już to ta sama, dająca satysfakcję treść.
Zawiodłam się nieco i mam wrażenie, że już ten tom był tworzony na siłę, jakby autorce zabrakło pomysłów.

7/10 to moja ocena więc nienajgorzej ale to nie to, czego oczekiwałam.

[Olivia Borg-Longhurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fun, chaotic and exciting! I loved reading this book and I can’t wait for the new one to come out in October! I have already read the first five books and are going back to waiting for more!!

What I like about the book:
The story line is very silly and serious. I sympathised with what Lottie Brooks was going through with amber as I am sure most young teens my age would have gone through the same experiences! Lottie brooks’ family of very relatable and where most of the funny stories happen!! I also love how Lottie’s best friend - Jess - is able to share and be proud of being part of the +LBTGQ community and their friendship group supported her through and through!

Basic storyline:
Lottie starts the new year with her new boyfriend - Daniel (we found out about this in book 4 and the build up was from book 1) - and Lottie Finds it hard to spend time with her best friends, Daniel and the new dog (who is not potty trained at all).
Amber is going through a hard time as her parents had just got divorced but was pretending to be ‘fine’ even though she wasn’t. As a result of amber’s stress and emotions she was releasing her anger on Lottie who was only trying to be a good friend!

All in all this is a great read and I would definitely recommend reading this!

My assumption of reading age: 11-14

Hope you enjoyed this read!