Cathy’s Catastrophes – My Life from Friendship Bubble to Parent Trouble (vol. I)

I’m a teenager, get me out of here

Twelve-year-old friends Cathy and Lisi stumble from one disaster to the next. There’s always something happening, it just always manages to be the wrong thing. How can a bowl of goulash cause so much harm? And how can a fake tattoo be so embarrassing? And then there’s the class environmental project that’s currently running – completely out of control ...

  • A comic novel about amusing everyday disasters like unicorn pimples, parental advice, surveillance app and stealthy tattoo attempts
  • Perfect for all readers of Liz Pichon (‘Tom Gates’)
  • Short chapters and witty illustrations ensure smooth reading
Rights sold: Denmark (Bogoo), Slovak Republic (Ikar)
Genre: Children's Books / YA, Family / Friends, Middle Grade
Johanna Klement

Johanna Klement spent twelve years researching the brain and hormones as a medical doctor. In addition to writing scientific texts, she now also writes humorous books for children. She lives in Lübeck with her family.

Mareikje Vogler

Mareikje Vogler grew up in the beautiful Münsterland region, where she trained as a media designer and then worked in advertising for a few years. She later studied cartoons at the Animation School in Hamburg and has been working as a freelance illustrator.  She lives in Hamburg with her family.

128 pages, ISBN: 978-3-423-76472-8
Product features: b/w illustrations, 14,3cm x 22 cm
First published 2023