She sometimes feels embarrassed by her parents, and other times, she embarrasses herself in front of her classmates and her crush, Brandon. Nikki has her good days and bad days, that's for sure. She sounds more content as the book goes on and she becomes more comfortable with herself and her new surroundings. Yes, she does complain about her life being unfair or horrible at times, but that is simply keeping in the voice of a middle school narrator. Even better, her desires for popularity and the latest gadgets fade over the course of the book. Happily, she finds friends in Zoey and Chloe. She feels as though she's invisible to her classmates, especially the CC&P (Cute, Cool, and Popular) crowd. Her first impression of her classmates: they are all cooler and wealthier than she is, with their brand name clothing and electronics, while she's only there because her father, a bug exterminator, got a contract with the school. Nikki's new school, Westchester Country Day, is a private school. She surprises herself with how much she likes journaling, and she decorates her entries with her artwork (also drawn by the auhor). Even though Nikki thinks it's dorky and she'd really rather have a cell phone, she starts writing in the diary. When Nikki Maxwell transfers to a new school in eighth grade, her mother gives her a diary. The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones also has a sparky narrator in Edie, who’s navigating new friendships when starting senior school.īest Friends by Jacqueline Wilson is a classic and asks the question what would you do if your best friend moved miles away?įinally, sisters can also be friends – or not! Cathy Cassidy’s Chocolate Box Girls series is about step-sisters, and explores this sibling friendship dynamic.Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, Rachel Renee Russell's debut, is an illustrated novel sure to appeal to tweens. What’s New, Harper Drew? by Kathy Weeks explores how important it is to impress the popular girl. All the stories above have brilliant friends in them as well, but the following recommendations particularly focus on friendship. We love stories about friends – and BFFs. Illustration from the cover of Glow Up, Lara Bloom Funny, warm-hearted and full of drama, they are a must-read.įinally, for a slightly older read, Glow Up, Lara Bloom by Dee Benson follows Lara, star of the school football team, as she and her friends ‘glow up’ to become the best possible versions of themselves. We can’t miss out The Princess Diaries – a classic series by Meg Cabot, but do read the books before you watch the films. But then Ade is invited to hang out with the popular girls… If you want two perspectives, try The Offline Diaries by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené, where Ade and Shanice become instant friends. Could it be the annoying new girl trying to steal her BFF? Bea in Diary of an Accidental Witch by Perdita and Honor Cargill also has school troubles – her dad’s sent her to a school for witches! Follow the feisty Billie’s ups and downs as she tries to work out who the school purse thief is. If it’s the diary format that’s particularly captivating, try The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. Maddy Yip’s Guide to Life by Sue Cheung is very funny, packed with illustrations and is written in such a conversational tone that Maddy will feel like a real friend to the reader. Similarly, Loki by Louie Stowell has scribbles and drawings throughout it, and is the very funny story of the Norse god Loki forced to go to school as a human boy. Both chart the main character’s often hilarious progress through the choppy waters of secondary school and friendship. If illustrations are important to this reader, try The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby, which has similar doodle pictures, and the two-colour graphic novel Frankie’s World by Aoife Dooley. There are a lot of Dork Diaries books to read, and once the super-fan is happy to move on, here are some books that are equally enjoyable. Plus, all the cringe moments with her family, and the fun with her BFFs are so relatable. The doodles, sketches and short diary entries make the Dork Diaries series super appealing. Millions of fans love reading about Nikki Maxwell and her adorkable mishaps at high school. If you've finished the hilarious Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renée Russell, check out our recommendations on what to read next.
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