Dork Diaries

16 books · Ages 8-14 · middle grade, graphic novel

Rachel Renee Russell's Dork Diaries series follows Nikki Maxwell through the social minefield of middle school in diary format with doodles. Sixteen books and counting, each capturing the particular catastrophes of crushes, frenemies, and the desperate desire to be normal when normal doesn't want you.

Reading Order

Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Fabulous Life1
Dork Diaries: Party Time2
Dork Diaries: Pop Star3
Dork Diaries 3 1/2: How to Dork Your Diary4
Dork Diaries: Dear Dork5
Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak6
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star7
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After8
Dork Diaries: Once Upon a Dork9
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter10
Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever11
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe12
Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama!13
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever14
Dork Diaries: I Love Paris!15
Dork Diaries: Sister Showdown16

Where to Start

What This Series Covers

Self-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & LoyaltyResilience & PerseveranceSchool LifeFriendship & SocialMaking Friends

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