This is NOT the Diary of Izzy Dobson

Name: This is NOT the Diary of Izzy Dobson
Price: 16.99 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock
ISBN: 9780241574539

Abigail Balfe, Abigail Balfe

$16.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We will update you on expected arrival time to us. If this delay is too long, please let us know within 2 business days and we can give you options regarding cancelling or adjusting your order. More details on cancelling your order can be found in our Terms of Trade.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Puffin
08 April 2026

Children's & Educational; Humorous stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA)

Series: Izzy Dobson

The illustrated fiction debut from Abigail Balfe, author of A Different Sort of Normal, about a neurodivergent preteen girl navigating school life and finding friendship.

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.

By: Abigail Balfe
Illustrated by: Abigail Balfe
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9780241574539
ISBN 10: 0241574536
Series: Izzy Dobson
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 08 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Abigail Balfe (Author, Illustrator) Abigail is a Brighton-based writer, illustrator and creative producer. Original storytelling has always been at the heart of Abigail's career and she has spent a decade leading social media campaigns for some of the biggest TV & entertainment clients in the world. Abigail also used to perform stand-up comedy and won several tiny trophies for her onstage humour; which involved life-size illustrations, ridiculous songs and rambling stories about her family.

Reviews for This is NOT the Diary of Izzy Dobson

This is such a fun read! The illustrations and layout make it really accessible for reluctant readers. It is relatable, wonderfully quirky and so much fun. Izzy Dobson is a legend! -- Emily-Jane Clark * author of the bestselling teen series Cringe Club *