Never Do Anything, Ever (Dear Dumb Diary) (Dear Dumb Diary)

This installment in the popular "Dear Dumb Diary" series invites readers into the highly opinionated and often hilarious world of middle schooler Jamie Kelly through her personal diary entries. Jamie navigates the daily dramas of Mackerel Middle School, including her complex friendships with the hotheaded Isabella and the popular Angeline, her eccentric family, and her crush on Hudson Rivers. The book is filled with Jamie's sarcastic takes on everything from school staff to her farting dog, Stinker, offering a humorous and relatable look at the awkwardness of growing up. While the humor often involves teasing and mild gross-out elements, the series ultimately explores themes of friendship, identity, and finding your place. Ideal for children aged 8-11, it's particularly appealing to reluctant readers due to its engaging, diary-style format and quick pacing.