The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks
Lottie heads off on a family ski holiday with her old friends, new friends and a mystery banana she is sure is important.
The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks is a comic diary fiction title by Katie Kirby. In the children’s bestseller list we checked on 7 November 2026, it was number 11. This guide explains what the book is about, who it suits, how to talk about it and what to read next.
What is The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks about?
Lottie Brooks tells her story as a humorous diary. This time she goes on a family skiing holiday after her former friend Amber invites her along. Lottie has never skied before, and the trip involves learning to ski with old and new friends, trying fondue for the first time and a storyline about a banana that Lottie believes is significant to her future.
It is part of the long-running Lottie Brooks series, where her friendships, crushes and embarrassments are told with plenty of doodles.
The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks: book details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Author | Katie Kirby |
| Series | Lottie Brooks (book 9) |
| Format | Paperback |
| Publisher | Puffin |
| Published | 2026 |
| Genre | Comic diary fiction |
| Age guide | 9 to 12 (suggested) |
Ages marked as “suggested” are our own guidance, not the publisher’s. Editions and dates can differ between shops, so check the listing for the copy you want.
Why children enjoy The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks
- A holiday setting gives a break from school and a fun change of scene.
- Lottie’s mishaps are relatable, from nerves on the slopes to friendship wobbles.
- Diary-style entries and drawings keep chapters short.
Reading and talking tips
Use these prompts to make reading time a conversation:
- Ask: “What new thing would you be most nervous to try on holiday?”
- Make your own diary page about a holiday or day out.
- Compare Lottie’s first ski day with a time you tried something new.
About Katie Kirby
Katie Kirby is the author of the Lottie Brooks series, comic diaries about tween life.
Read more on our Katie Kirby author page.
If your child likes this, try…
- Lottie Brooks’s Twelve Disasters of Christmas by Katie Kirby, number 4 in the list.
- The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby, number 16 in the list.
- Nina Peanut: Major Drama Alert by Sarah Bowie, number 15 in the list.
Browse the whole list in our Top 20 children’s books, or use our books by age guides to find your next read.
Frequently asked questions about The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks
What age is The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks for?
The Lottie Brooks books are aimed at tweens, and we suggest 9 to 12.
Which Lottie Brooks book is this?
It is book 9 in the series.
Do I need to read the earlier books?
Reading in order helps, because friendships build from book to book, but the diary format makes it easy to catch up.
Where to find it: your local library, an independent bookshop or an online retailer. Library membership is free in Ireland; see our guide to using your library.