Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe

In the twelfth book of the beloved Dork Diaries series, 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell navigates the tumultuous end of the school year. She's faced with a classic middle school dilemma: a new, charming student shows interest, complicating her long-standing crush on Brandon. Nikki must decide how to handle this "crush catastrophe" without hurting anyone, all while planning her summer. This graphic novel, written in a diary format with doodles and comic strips, offers a humorous and empathetic look at friendship, first crushes, social dynamics, and self-discovery. It's perfect for readers aged 10-14 who enjoy relatable school stories and lighthearted drama.

Nikki Maxwell has to juggle two kids’​ feelings in the twelfth installment in the blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! In Nikki Maxwell’s newest diary, it’s the countdown to the end of the school year, and Nikki’s juggling some big questions about how she’ll spend her summer. She’s also facing an unexpected crush catastrophe—there’s a new kid interested in Nikki, but the last thing she wants to do is accidentally hurt Brandon! It all comes down to a big decision Nikki has to make, and drama like she’s never faced before!