Lizzie Vogel Series 3 Book Set Man At The Helm Paradise Lodge Reasons To Be Cheerful Nina Stibbe

Enjoy the full Lizzie Vogel experience with this charming three-book paperback collection by bestselling British author Nina Stibbe. Perfect for fans of comic fiction, parents buying for teens, teachers seeking engaging classroom reads, or anyone who loves warm, witty coming-of-age stories, this boxed set gathers the first three novels in the Lizzie Vogel series into one easy-to-own collection. Bright, funny and heartfelt, these stories capture 1970s England with hilarious honesty and tender sympathy.

Titles in this Set: Man at the Helm; Paradise Lodge; Reasons to be Cheerful
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124294946

What’s inside the collection

Man at the Helm — The hilarious debut novel from one of Britain’s wittiest writers (The Lizzie Vogel Series, 1). Young Lizzie is increasingly worried about her newly divorced mother. It’s 1970s rural Leicestershire: single motherhood is a social hazard, village gossip spreads fast, and Lizzie’s resourceful observations on family life bring both warmth and laugh-out-loud moments. This book introduces the family dynamics and comic tone that define the series.

Paradise Lodge — Hilarity and pure escapism from a true British wit (The Lizzie Vogel Series, 2). At 15, Lizzie takes a job in a care home because life choices in the 1970s are complicated — being a full-time girlfriend or joining the punk scene both seem exhausting. Here Stibbe mines compassion and awkward youth for comic gold as Lizzie navigates the challenges of work, death, and growing up with unflinching humor.

Reasons to be Cheerful — Winner of the 2019 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction (The Lizzie Vogel Series, 3). Lizzie strives for independence while grappling with an eccentric, chaotic mother and the strange rites of adolescent life. This installment deepens the series’ emotional range while delivering the sharp, observational comedy that earned Stibbe critical acclaim.

Why readers love this boxed set

• Complete early-series collection — three essential Lizzie Vogel novels in paperback.
• From an award-winning author — Nina Stibbe’s voice is widely praised; the third book won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize.
• Accessible coming-of-age stories — relatable for teens and adults alike; excellent for classroom discussion or family reading.
• Great value and gift-ready — brand new paperbacks packaged together make a thoughtful present.
• Trusted storytelling — Stibbe’s bestselling reputation and TV adaptation (Love, Nina) add credibility and charm.

This Lizzie Vogel collection is both a laugh-out-loud escape and a sincere portrait of growing up in a peculiar era. Ideal for bedtime reading, book club picks, or classroom sets, it makes a delightful gift for young readers, parents, or anyone who appreciates compassionate comic fiction. Add this paperback edition to your shelf and discover why Nina Stibbe is celebrated for her razor-sharp humor and warm human insight.