8 books for fans of Lottie Brooks

If your middle-grade reader loves the hilarious, diary-style adventures of Lottie Brooks, you’re in luck! We’ve rounded up eight fantastic books perfect for fans aged 8 to 12 who enjoy funny, relatable stories about school, friendship, and everyday mischief. From witty illustrated diaries to laugh-out-loud school escapades, these books capture the same spirit that makes Lottie Brooks so irresistible. Whether your child is a reluctant reader or a budding bookworm, these recommendations promise plenty of humour, heart, and engaging characters to keep them turning pages and giggling all the way through.

The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood by Farhana Islam

The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood is a funny, heart-warming, and wittily illustrated middle-grade adventure perfect for readers aged 8+. Follow Mina, Reema, and Mobeen on a spooky school trip filled with friendship, humour, and challenges, making it ideal for reluctant or newly independent readers who love relatable characters and real-world stories.

Scarlet: Defender of the Universe by James Davis

Scarlet: Defender of the Universe is a funny, action-packed illustrated space adventure for readers aged 8+, filled with madcap humour and relatable moments. When Scarlet unexpectedly becomes the galaxy’s defender, she teams up with quirky companions on a cosmic mission to save Earth from chocolate-loving aliens, making it a thrilling debut for young sci-fi fans.

World of Wanda by Karen McCombie

World of Wanda offers an insightful, empathetic look at ADHD through the eyes of 12-year-old Wanda, who doesn’t attend school and travels the world with her mom. This accessible, real-world family drama explores challenges and hidden strengths, inviting readers aged 8+ to join Wanda and Margot on a heartfelt, relatable adventure. Super accessible, but not illustrated, this one is for readers ready for something a bit meatier.

How to Roller-Skate with One Leg by Ella Dove

This funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove celebrates friendship, family, and resilience for readers aged 8+. Follow Maya, who, after losing her leg, is determined to complete her pre-amputation bucket list, proving bravery and self-belief can overcome any challenge.

Speedwheels 3000: The Race Against Crime by Jenny Pearson

Jenny Pearson’s latest book is a hilarious, action-packed, highly illustrated road trip adventure for readers aged 8+. Join Evie Clutterbuck as she sneaks into the Speedwheels 3000 race, faces wild challenges, clears her dad’s name from a gold theft, and races across seven countries in their trusty car, Toots, bonding along the way.

Diary of a Future Billionaire by Pamela Butchart

Pamela Butchart’s new middle-grade series delivers hilarious, real-world mayhem in a diary-style, illustrated format perfect for readers aged 8+. Follow a determined ten-year-old who planned and achieved his dream of becoming a real-life billionaire, blending humour and relatable adventures for fans of Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates.

Save Our Forest! By Nora Dasnes

This heart-warming, full-colour graphic novel for readers aged 8+ explores tween friendship and environmental activism. When Bao learns her beloved forest is threatened, she teams up with friends to protest, showing young readers how even at 12, their voices matter in protecting the planet and inspiring change.

The Last Life of Lori Mills by Max Boucherat

This thrilling, funny, and spooky gaming adventure is perfect for kids aged 8+. Eleven-year-old Lori’s night alone turns eerie when mysterious voices and a game legend threaten her home. Packed with suspense, friendship, and bravery, it’s a must-read for Minecraft fans and adventure lovers alike.

You may also be interested in checking out our 9 recommended reads from the 2025 Read for Empathy Collection  and our bookshop collection dedicated to stories set in the real world.