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Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
by Katie Kirby
Lottie Brooks is back, and if you have ever felt that middle school is one giant, public humiliation waiting to happen, you will feel right at home with her latest escapade. This time, Lottie is heading off on a school trip, which is essentially the perfect breeding ground for her signature brand of cringe-worthy mishaps and social blunders. The pacing is snappy and relentless, mirroring the frantic energy of being twelve, while the illustrations break up the text just enough to keep things feeling light and breezy. It is less about the destination and more about the messy, heart-tugging reality of trying to keep your dignity intact while growing up. If you enjoy stories that treat pre-teen anxieties with a mix of genuine empathy and laugh-out-loud humor, Lottie is your new best friend.
10 Books similar to 'Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip'
Since you enjoyed Lottie's chaotic approach to navigating the social minefields of middle school, you will likely appreciate these other titles. We have curated a list that highlights the specific art of the diary-style narrative and the relatable struggle of finding your place among changing friend groups. Whether through doodles, graphic panels, or candid prose, these stories capture the exact same blend of humor and heart. If you are looking for more characters who turn everyday school disasters into memorable coming-of-age moments, these selections are the perfect next step for your bookshelf.
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Much like Lottie Brooks, Nikki Maxwell navigates the excruciatingly awkward social hierarchy of middle school through a relatable, diary-style narrative. Both series excel at capturing the dramatic highs and lows of pre-teen friendships and school life with humor and heart.
by Jeff Kinney
This classic series shares the same DNA as Lottie Brooks, utilizing a mix of text and doodles to depict the hilarious, often disastrous daily life of a middle schooler. Fans who enjoy Lottie's candid and self-deprecating voice will find Greg Heffley's perspective equally entertaining.
This book features a protagonist dealing with the universal anxieties of school, much like Lottie, but adds a dash of adventurous stakes. It mirrors the 'disastrous' nature of Lottie's life while maintaining a fast-paced, funny tone that middle-grade readers love.
Rafe Khatchadorian's attempt to break every rule in the school handbook provides a similar chaotic energy to Lottie's school trips. It captures the feeling of being an outsider trying to navigate the rigid structures of middle school with a rebellious, comedic spirit.
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Nate Wright is the king of school-based mishaps, making him a perfect companion for fans of Lottie Brooks. The blend of comic strips and prose creates a highly accessible, laugh-out-loud reading experience that focuses on the everyday drama of student life.
by Shannon Hale
While slightly more introspective, this graphic memoir perfectly captures the emotional complexity of navigating changing friend groups in middle school. It resonates with the core themes of Lottie Brooks—fitting in, dealing with 'mean girls,' and finding your true self.
by Kayla Miller
Olive's struggle to find her place in school activities and friendships mirrors Lottie's social dilemmas. It offers a relatable, gentle look at the pressures of middle school social dynamics, wrapped in a bright and engaging graphic novel format.
Peppi's journey of making mistakes and trying to fix them is the quintessential middle school experience, much like Lottie's own 'disastrous' adventures. The book excels at portraying the social minefields of school with empathy and humor.
If you enjoy the 'disastrous' aspect of Lottie Brooks, you will appreciate Timmy Failure's hilariously misguided attempts at being a detective. Both books feature protagonists who are confident in their own unique, slightly chaotic way, leading to comedic results.
Told through the alternating perspectives of two very different girls, this book captures the social anxiety and misunderstandings that Lottie Brooks readers know well. It is a heartfelt, funny exploration of how different personalities navigate the same school environment.
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