by John Patrick Green

€11.99

Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back in Weather or Not - the ninth full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey . The InvestiGators' latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don't seem to be complaining. What's with the monkey-scientists and why is the rain green?! All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators! The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like: Fun teamwork Never giving up Pesky problem-solving Collect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators , Take the Plunge , Off the Hook and tons more. Don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T. , the spin-off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers. Ideal for readers who… Are collecting the InvestiGators series and want Mango and Brash’s ninth comic adventure. Enjoy full-colour graphic novels packed with puns, jokes and fast-moving mystery plots. Like kids’ books with animal detectives, teamwork and silly problem-solving energy. Want a funny choice for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey . Are looking for a hardback gift for children who prefer comics and visual storytelling.

by Katie Kirby

€12.99

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Lottie's done with embarrassing herself. There can't possibly be any more ways to do it! Right? Have her annoying little brother announce her bra size while shopping? Done. Get her head stuck in a coffin during an escape room? Check. Go viral and embarrass herself on national media? Completed it. So surely nothing else could possibly phase her. Until an invitation from Amber to join her family ski holiday suddenly arrives . . . Join Lottie on her next (mis)adventure full of life lessons, funny LOLs, and cringe-inducing moments . . . this time on skis! Ideal for readers who: Return to the Lottie Brooks universe for a holiday story where snowy ski slopes become a stage for total mortification. Follow middle-grade diary-style comedies full of friendship drama, family antics and intense social panic. Recognise escape rooms, viral mishaps, shopping disasters and awkward situations as peak Lottie territory. Choose quick, cringe-filled reads that cleverly weave valuable confidence lessons inside the absolute chaos.

by Sarah Bowie

€9.49

The fourth laugh-out-loud, full colour story in the bestselling Nina Peanut series. She's an amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius, drama queen. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town. Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool. Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen. Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks. Ideal for readers who: Expect Nina Peanut’s school problems to become full-volume drama. Feel at home with full-colour children’s comedy with crushes, rivalry and big visual energy. Hope for Shakespeare filtered through pizza, skating and playground chaos. Choose series fiction that feels bright, funny and instantly readable.

by Sheena Dempsey

€8.99

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian 'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' - Noah, age 8 When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is amazed. He's desperate to steal a time machine and go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors. Our time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history. 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' - Oscar, age 7 'Gripping and enjoyable... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash Don't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest Ideal for readers who: Love funny graphic novels with time travel, Vikings and mischievous animal heroes. Want a lively adventure that blends history with jokes and full-colour action. Enjoy stories where chaos, friendship and quick thinking save the day. Look for Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS-style humour with a fresh penguin twist.

by Lesley Sims

€7.99

Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing! Follow Yumi, Hana and Gem, aspiring Sticker Dolly K-pop stars, as they record their first single, meet fans at a festival, and shop for outfits for their first live interview. Also starring the legendary Sticker Dolly K-pop boys, Soomin, Kodi and Milo, the book ends with a spectacular joint concert. Find out about their fandoms, and join them on a visit to the Sticker Dolly Performing Arts School, inspiring the stars of the future. With over 300 stickers, including some for that all-important airport fashion, you can help style them on their glittering adventure. - The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate. - Over 300 stickers, including two pages of foiled stickers! - With 12 scenes to complete. - Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene. - Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination. - Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills. - Ideal for ages 5+ - The perfect choice for screen-free fun! Ideal for readers who: Love sticker books with pop-star outfits, performance scenes and K-Pop sparkle. Enjoy creative play built around fashion, fandoms and stage-ready styling. Want lots of stickers, foiled details and scenes that feel bright and busy. Like Sticker Dolly Dressing books with a musical, performance-school twist.

by Sinéad Moriarty

€9.49

Grace is excited for the neighbourhood Halloween party - until a spark from the bonfire turns her night upside down, sending her to hospital and leaving her with scars that change how she sees herself. Later, back at school, Grace struggles with the stares and unkind words. But, as she slowly begins to heal, Grace learns that true friends shine brightest when times are dark - and that she is braver and stronger than she ever imagined. Ideal for readers who: Want children's fiction about scars, confidence and kindness after a frightening accident. Like school stories that address stares and unkind words with warmth. Enjoy gentle resilience narratives where friendship helps a child heal. Appreciate books that build courage without pretending recovery is instant.

by Jeff Kinney

€12.99

Ideal for readers who: Love funny middle-grade stories and Greg Heffley’s latest disasters. Enjoy diary-style storytelling built around an epic self-thrown birthday party. Want school-and-family comedy set in the wonderfully chaotic Wimpy Kid universe. Like quick, illustrated reads packed with gags, mishaps and big laughs. Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries – make that journals – but book 20 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Partypooper, really takes the cake! Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans.

by Katie Kirby

€8.99

Lottie returns for a summer of mega-complicated feelings, with France, Instagram daydreaming and a first boyfriend all adding to the emotional overload. Katie Kirby mines the holiday setting brilliantly, using unfamiliar surroundings to heighten every social wobble and romantic misunderstanding. The result is a funny, fast-moving read that understands how intense first crushes can feel when confidence is still in very short supply. It is a strong pick for readers who like their humour honest, expressive and full of chaotic energy. Ideal for readers who: Follow Lottie Brooks as she navigates awkward holiday crushes and first-boyfriend confusion. Recognise how incredibly intense romantic misunderstandings and social worries feel at school age. Settle into a delightful summer comedy set in France, driven by diary entries and teenage energy. Respond to expressive, funny fiction that successfully turns awkward personal situations into narrative momentum.

by Katie Kirby

€8.99

Lottie Brooks is eleven and three quarters and convinced her life is already over as secondary school looms. Katie Kirby uses that exaggerated sense of catastrophe brilliantly, building a story full of friendship worries, body-conscious panic and the kind of everyday humiliation that feels enormous at that age. The diary format and illustrations keep the pace lively, while details like Lottie’s hamsters give the book extra personality. It is an ideal choice for readers who like their school stories funny, candid and emotionally spot-on. Ideal for readers who: Reach for entertaining secondary-school stories packed with diary humour and plenty of mortifying moments. Recognise the classic strain of friendship worries, family chaos and the daily drama of trying to fit in. Appreciate pre-teen comedies that treat relatively small humiliations as genuinely catastrophic events. Respond well to illustrated, fast-moving books delivered with a wonderfully candid comic voice.

by Matt Oldfield

€7.99

From the No.1 bestselling football series, comes the Ultimate Football Heroes World Cup Greatest Moments! Experience the greatest stories ever told as we go through the greatest moments ever in the history of the football World Cup! Featuring the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot in 2018, to Lionel Messi winning his first World Cup trophy, to Pelé's world-shattering World Cup debut, and so much more. From most incredible players to the most incredible plays, get caught up in what makes the World Cup the most spectacular sporting event for the beautiful game. This World Cup special also features a tournament tracker in the back of the book so you can follow the excitement of this year's competition. Ideal for readers who: Relive landmark World Cup moments through accessible stories for young football fans. Meet tournament icons including Messi, Pelé and Harry Kane through memorable match drama. Pair football history with energetic storytelling that makes famous moments easy to grasp. Use the tournament tracker to connect past greatness with the current World Cup.

by Katie Kirby

€8.99

Lottie Brooks continues to navigate the many perils of growing up in this fantastically funny illustrated series for a 9-12 audience, filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and plenty of lols. Woe is me. So much is wrong in my life... Still look like a tomato Am stuck indoors whilst my friends go bowling without me (rude) My parents are leaving me to go out on a 'Date Night'. GROSS! After a summer of meeting handsome French boys and getting a tiny bit sunburnt. OK, fine - a lot sunburnt, Lottie's heading off on a week-long residential school trip. A whole week away from embarrassing parents and Toby's tasty air biscuits! But the trip soon turns into a total disaster. The other girls staying at the camp are MEGA-MEAN, best friend Jess is spending all her time with new girl Isha, and Lottie's diary gets stolen! Who knew a school trip could cause so much DRAMA?! Perfect for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks: My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!". My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it 'the best book ever' Katie has managed to capture the essence of what this group think and feel in a positive, life-affirming fashion' Have you read all of Lottie's embarrassing diaries? Book 1: The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks Book 2: The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks Book 3: The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks Book 4: Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip Book 5: The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks Book 6: The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks Book 8: Lottie Brooks Vs The Ultra Mean Girls Other books from the world of Lottie Brooks: Book 7: Lottie Brooks's Totally Essential Guide to Life Ideal for readers who: Think school trips are the perfect setting for public embarrassment Like funny books full of friendship drama, crushes and social mishaps Prefer illustrated fiction that sounds like a real child telling the story Would get a lot out of a fast, relatable read with maximum tween chaos

by Isabel Otter

€9.49

The world's best dad is mine and he is wonderful! Celebrate all the dads and father figures in your life with this beautiful pop-up book from Lynn Giunta. Colourful, cheerful text reminds readers how brilliant dads are, while a cute cast of animal pairings encapsulate the special sweetness of the father-child relationship. With gorgeous paper-cut artwork and vibrant, uplifting text, this is the perfect gift for dads everywhere. Whether you're marking the arrival of a new baby or celebrating someone special on Father's Day, World's Best Dad is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. Perfect for fans of I Love My Daddy by Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd, Daddy is my Hero by Dawn Richards and Jane Massey, and That's My Daddy by Ruth Redford and Dan Taylor. Also available by Isabel Otter and Lynn Giunta: You are Loved and You are Strong.

by Katie Kirby

€8.99

From hilarious MEGA-bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks book with a twist! Hi, Lottie Brooks here! I've just found out that you've all been reading about my most EMBARRASSING moments for years . . . it's meant to be my TOTALLY SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!! Seems like it's only fair then that it's YOUR TURN! Lottie has been sharing her most cringe-inducing moments for years, and this book sums up all of Lottie's knowledge and wisdom for a totally ESSENTIAL guide to life. Lottie and her friends are here to help you through those tweenage years with their best advice on school, friendship, crushes and, most importantly, SNACKS. Filled with BRAND-NEW stories and Lottie inspired activities, plus space for you to write and draw as well, grab a pen (and maybe a KitKat Chunky, for energy) and get ready to learn from Lottie! What will you find inside: Tips and advice from Lottie Hilarious activities including Would you Rather, design your Drink of Dreams, list your top snacks, quizzes and more! Space to write and illustrate your very own diary Takeovers from Jess and Amber Mum's guidance on the 'Amazing Journey to Womanhood' (hmm, actually you might want to skip that page) Ideal for readers who: Already love Lottie and would jump at spending more time in her world Like diary-style humour mixed with everyday worries and social panic Are growing into books with a strong voice and lots of personality Would enjoy a playful spin on the series without losing the usual awkward charm

by Sammy Borras

€9.49

There are three things you need to know about MEGALOMANIACS! They are TERRORS from outer space! There are LOADS of them! They are TINY! Bobbletown is under attack - from the cutest, silliest and zaniest alien invasion EVER! The super-powered Megalomaniacs have crash-landed, and they're going to do their very best to take over planet Earth! That is, if they don't get in each other's way first . . . Jam-packed with Jamie Smart's unique exuberant humour and artwork, Megalomaniacs is the newest extravaganza in children's comics! You've never read ANYTHING like this before! Ideal for readers who: Love anarchic children’s comics packed with tiny aliens and super-powered chaos. Enjoy watching Bobbletown face a wonderfully cute invasion that constantly trips over itself. Are buying for dedicated Jamie Smart fans who delight in loud jokes and visual mayhem. Expect zany, fast-moving comic adventures with pure silliness on every single page.

by J. K. Rowling

€8.99

Ideal for readers who: Love children’s fantasy that opens the door to a richly imagined world Are ready for a boy wizard’s first step into secrets, spells and friendship Want Hogwarts, Privet Drive and a castle full of wonder vividly brought to life Enjoy classic middle-grade adventures packed with humour, heart and pure escapism Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the first story in the greatest children's book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter's world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. The magic starts here! Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin. J.K. Rowling's enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's first adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, will whisk you away to Hogwarts, an enchanted, turreted castle filled with disappearing staircases, pearly-white ghosts and magical paintings that flit from frame to frame. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, as well as refreshed bonus material including fun facts exploring the origins of names such as Albus Dumbledore, Hedwig and other favourite characters. Get ready for the magical journey of a lifetime! SORTING - SPELLS - SECRETS Seven magical stories, one epic adventure. Praise for the Harry Potter books: 'That rare thing, a series of stories adored by parents and children alike.' - Daily Telegraph 'A phenomenon … Grown men in suits have been spotted with them on trains. Parents squabble over who gets to read them to the kids, and teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes.' - Guardian 'One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times.' - Sunday Telegraph 'Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff.' - Mirror 'The only thing wrong with it is that you can't put it down.' - Fiona Chadwick, 9 years old 'It is very funny. I would love to be Harry and make up some magic spell to play on my teachers.' - Tom El-Shawk, 11 years old 'My mum loved it so much she would not let my dad read any of it to me.' - Alexander Benn, 7 and 9¼ years old 'It's for all ages and it's brilliant.' - Katrina Farrant, 10 years old

by Jamie Smart

€9.49

Since he crash-landed to Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig [the Pig], Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough. In this rollicking comic extravaganza, the pint-sized friends must tackle a helliphant, rocket-powered hot air balloons, and the most mind-boggling creatures of all... hew-mans... Jamie's art and storytelling fizz with exuberance - the pages turn themselves in this addictive collection of stories. Ideal for readers who: Devour chaotic comic books like Bunny vs Monkey and love a bit of woodland mayhem. Get a kick out of seeing clueless human visitors make an already bonkers forest even more ridiculous. Are massive fans of Jamie Smart and thrive on non-stop visual gags and absurd rivalries. Want a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud graphic novel that will instantly hook reluctant readers.

by Dav Pilkey

€12.99

Ideal for readers who: Love funny graphic novels with superheroes, villains and comic-book energy. Enjoy action-packed adventures sparked by the return of the Space Cuties From Space. Want a lively city setting where Dog Man and friends must figure out what has gone wrong. Like full-colour, fast-moving reads that mix big laughs with warm, encouraging messages. Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing in yourself. The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders - Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles - along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the future? And who is the chosen one? Readers will want to hold onto their hero capes as they soar into a new thrilling Dog Man story. The series follows the hilarious adventures of Dog Man, a lovable canine superhero and his friends. Each exciting graphic novel features inspiring characters, animated Flip-O-Ramas, and more! For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey's Cat Kid Comic Club series, Super Diaper Baby graphic novels (now in full colour), Captain Underpants series, and Dragon series. Also be sure to check out the two acclaimed major motion pictures: Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout.

by Jeff Kinney

€7.99

Ideal for readers who: Love diary-style comedy built around bad ideas and awful timing Are always up for Greg Heffley getting dragged into fresh embarrassment Enjoy family life, school and social disasters seen through Greg’s eye-roll Want a very funny, highly accessible read with plenty of cartoons *THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER* THE BRAND-NEW, HILARIOUS DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK! In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it's a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes - the secret ingredients behind Gramma's famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family's mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot? This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet! WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on Laughter guaranteed! And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal. 'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

by John Patrick Green

€9.49

Laugh yourself silly with the Agents of S.U.I.T. in Sew Much Trouble - a hilarious InvestiGators adventure! If you like perfect puns, silly supervillains and special BBQ sauce, then this is the book for you! The fourth side-splitting book in the InvestiGators spin-off series, a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel. 'Fantastically funny!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey on InvestiGators. Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! Badgers Bongo and Marsha are teamed with Cilantro the chameleon and Sven Septipus on a super-secret pilot programme and a not-so-secret reality TV competition, Sew You Think you Can Sew. Can the Agents discover the thief in time and save the day? Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Agents in Sew Much Trouble, a hilarious series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man. Don't miss more Agents of S.U.I.T. adventures in Badger to Worse and Wild Ghost Chase. Ideal for readers who: Are on the lookout for full-colour graphic novels packed with puns, animals and absolute chaos. Love following eccentric agents through BBQ-sauce thefts, sewing-room drama and total silliness. Are buying for InvestiGators fans eager for another daft, action-packed spin-off mission. Come for the vibrant artwork, superhero nonsense and joke-heavy adventures.

by Nat Luurtsema

€8.99

Ideal for readers who: Have a weakness for funny diary-style fiction about friendship drama, crushes and school worries Recognise the appeal of a heroine whose anxious inner life is both relatable and hilarious Are looking for illustrated middle-grade stories full of overthinking and awkwardness Need a lively, funny and very relatable tween read Birdie is exactly the kind of character that younger readers recognise instantly: dramatic, funny, worried about everything and trying very hard to fix her life with a plan that may or may not work. That makes the book feel both comic and emotionally familiar. The diary-style voice gives the story pace and intimacy, while the illustrations help keep everything brisk and playful. Friendship wobble, school panic and pre-teen embarrassment are all handled with warmth rather than condescension. For readers who love the energy of Lottie Brooks or Dork Diaries , this feels like an easy hand-sell.