Am I the Princess or the Frog?

This installment of the 'Dear Dumb Diary' series plunges readers into the mind of Jamie Kelly, a middle school girl grappling with a crush on Hudson, an unwanted admirer, and her complicated feelings about the 'prettiest girl in the world,' Angeline. Told entirely through Jamie's diary entries, the book offers a humorous and often sarcastic take on the social challenges of middle school, from navigating friendships and crushes to dealing with annoying family members and school staff. It's a highly relatable read for children aged 8-12 who are experiencing similar social dynamics, offering a validating and entertaining perspective on the ups and downs of growing up.

Jamie is crushing on Hudson. Someone too-gross-to-be- named is crushing on Jamie. And Hudson is crushing on . . . Princess Turd of Turdsylvania (a.k.a. The Prettiest Girl in the World). Middle school may be grim, but it's no fairy tale. And crazy doesn't even begin to cover it. "Dear Dumb Diary, I got another poem today from You-Know-Who 'She is the fairest blossom, true, She blooms in any weather. But I must love her from afar. We'll never be together.' Signed, M.P. Can you believe the pain he's in? His suffering? The crushing heartache he endures every time he sees me? Gosh, it just makes me so happy