Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Russell, R. R. (2009). Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life. New York, NY: Aladdin.

Plot: Nikki Maxwell is starting a new private middle school because her dad was given a scholarship with his extemination contract with the school. She is in 8th grade and really wants a cell phone so she can fit in with the popular kids. Her mom gives her a diary instead. She is a budding artist and draws many scenes from school, especially of Mackenzie, the most popular girl at school, who isn't very friendly and talks about people behind their backs. She also has a huge crush on Brandon, who Mackenzie likes too. Nikki doesn't feel her parents get her at all, especially since they won't buy her an iPhone. Nikki makes a couple of friends, Chloe and Zooey, and enters an art contest at school. She is up against Mackenzie, so will she win the contest and get the guy?

Genre: Humor

Suggested Reading Level: Grades 5-8

Subjects/themes: school, growing up, parents/family, art.

Other Book in this series:
  • Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
Similar Books:
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
  • Dear Dumb Diary series

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