This is NOT the Diary of Izzy Dobson: The first book in a hilarious new illustrated series from the bestselling author - Softcover

Balfe, Abigail

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241574536 ISBN 13: 9780241574539

Publisher: Puffin, 2026

Synopsis

IZZY DOBSON HAS A FEW PROBLEMS:
1) School is the WORST.
2) Making friends is HARD.
3) Her VERY TOP SECRET EMBARRASSING DIARY has gone MISSING!

Can Izzy retrace her steps before the diary falls into the wrong hands? Or has its fate already been sealed by a SINISTER DIARY THIEF?

Izzy records her investigation in this Very Normal Notebook. (Definitely NOT another diary!) Expect cat doodles, brilliant(ish) brainwaves and hilarious observations on life as Izzy searches not just for her diary, but also her place in this Very Confusing World.

A laugh-out-loud, big-hearted new fiction series by acclaimed author-illustrator Abigail Balfe - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks, Tom Gates, Diary of Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries.

"Relatable, wonderfully quirky and so much fun. Izzy Dobson is a legend!" - Emily-Jane Clark, bestselling author of Cringe Club

"A really special and necessary book, full of authentic neurodivergent joy, a sprinkle of hope and the wonder of true friendship." - Cerrie Burnell, author and disability ambassador

About this title

About the Author

Abigail Balfe (Author, Illustrator)
Abigail Balfe is a queer, auDHD author-illustrator and Emmy award-winning creative based in Brighton. Before writing books full-time, Abigail led digital campaigns for pop stars such as One Direction and Little Mix, and for TV broadcasters including Channel 4 and Netflix. She also performed stand-up comedy and won several small trophies for her onstage humour, which featured life-size illustrations, ridiculous songs, and rambling stories about her family. In 2023, Abigail was named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women in the UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241574536
• ISBN 13: 9780241574539
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Balfe Abigail
• Number of pages: 352