Skating Sensation

In "Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation," Nikki Maxwell discovers her crush, Brandon, volunteers at an animal shelter that's on the brink of closing. Determined to help, Nikki and her best friends, Chloe and Zoey, decide to enter an ice skating competition to raise money. However, Nikki's nemesis, Mackenzie Hollister, is also vying for attention and determined to sabotage Nikki's efforts. This installment of the popular graphic novel series explores themes of friendship, perseverance, standing up to bullies, and the importance of helping others, all while navigating the ups and downs of middle school crushes and social dynamics. It's perfect for readers aged 10-14 who enjoy humorous, diary-style narratives with relatable characters and engaging illustrations.

Nikki Maxwell isn't at all surprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. He's such a sweet guy - of course he wants to help those adorable puppies! Then Brandon tells her that the shelter is in danger of closing, and Nikki knows she can't let that happen. Especially when she discovers a shocking secret about Brandon that makes keeping that shelter open more important than ever. So Nikki and her friends Chloe and Zoey enter an ice skating competition to help raise money for the shelter, but (big surprise) Mackenzie has to stick her nose in and cause trouble so that she can be the one to swoop in and save the day. No way will Nikki let that happen: She'll just have to come up with some extra creative ideas this time!