About This Book
In this fourth installment of the popular Dork Diaries series, 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell finds herself in another middle school adventure. When she discovers her crush, Brandon, volunteers at a local animal shelter facing closure, Nikki and her best friends, Chloe and Zoey, decide to help. They plan to raise money by entering an ice-skating competition, but their nemesis, Mackenzie Hollister, predictably interferes. Written in a diary format with engaging doodles and comic strips, this book explores themes of friendship, self-confidence, empathy, and dealing with bullies, all wrapped in a humorous and relatable narrative for ages 10-14.
Nikki Maxwell raises money for a local animal shelter in this fourth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Nikki Maxwell isn’t at all surprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter—of course he wants to help those adorable puppies! And she’ll do whatever it takes to keep the shelter from closing. Nikki, Chloe, and Zoey enter an ice-skating competition to help raise money, but (big surprise) MacKenzie has to stick her nose in. Can Nikki and her BFFs still carry out their plan?
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Nikki feel about Brandon volunteering at the animal shelter? What does this tell us about her feelings for him?
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What are some of the ways Mackenzie tries to make Nikki's life difficult in this book? How does Nikki usually react?
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Why do you think Nikki and her friends are so determined to save the animal shelter? What does this show about their characters?
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Have you ever had to work with someone you didn't get along with, like Nikki with Mackenzie? How did you handle it?
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What does this book teach us about friendship and teamwork?
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