Read this book, (along with the entire Dork Diaries series) and loved them! Humorous, fun, and realistic. Whether from first crush issues, to fitting in at a knew school, to escaping Mackenzie's evil plans, I can totally understand Nikki! Great book with a plot that most tween girls can relate to.
Dork Diaries 1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
By Rachel Renée Russell
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 7 | n/a | 5.4 | 29745 |
Meet Nikki Maxwell! She’s starting eighth grade at a new school—and her very first diary packed with hilarious stories and art in this SUPER SQUEE updated edition of Book One of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!
Nikki confesses all in her first diary ever: her epic battle with her mom for an iPhone, meeting her new soon-to-be BFFs Chloe and Zoey, falling for adorably sweet crush Brandon, dealing with her zany little sister Brianna’s antics—and the immediate clashes with mean girl Mackenzie, who becomes Nikki’s rival in a schoolwide art competition.
Nearly 30 million books in print worldwide!
Publisher: Aladdin
ISBN-13: 9781416980063
ISBN-10: 1416980067
Published on 6/2/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 304
Book Reviews (1301)
I actually liked this book. I've never read one of those books before, but now I probably will. Nikki deals with all these crazy twists and turns in her life. I found myself really wanting to read the other books.
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This book and the whole series has got to be one of my favorite series of my childhood! It's hilarious, drama filled, and a perfect read for kids! It also gives insight to how a new kid feels when he/she moves to a new school, which can help kids. It's also super relatable, and who doesn't love a book that you can personally relate to? I read this book in first grade, which was definitely a little too young, so I recommend reading this book in 3rd grade+ :)) Happy reading!
This book is a hilarious tale about a girl names Nikki and her dorky and fun life. So far Nikki just attended a private middle school and is NOT excited about it. She doesn't seem to find a way to fit with all the other kids in the school and is usually spending most of her time writing in her diary. Mackenzie Hollister, the most popular girl in school is unfortunately Nikki's locker neighbor, and always bugs and makes fun of Nikki for being such dork. But lucky her, she got her 2 new best friends, Chloe and Zoey by her side throughout the whole adventure in middle school. I can not wait to begin reading and see what interesting events happen next!
"I'm such a dork!" - Nikki Maxwell. I like most Dork Diaries books but I was very disappointed with this one. It starts poorly with Nikki REALLY wanting a phone(like it's even a need) but gets a diary instead and gets really mad. In the other books Nikki loves writing in her diary which is part of how this one is bad compared to the others. The characters are meaner in this book and it is NOT a good start for the series. Part of it is a little funny but unfortunately that isn't most of the book, like other Dork Diaries books. If you read this book before you read the others, give them a try (like book eight) because, as I think I said before, this in not a good start to the series. I wouldn't recommend this book.
Dork Diaries is a great series of books as it follows Nikki's adventures throughout. As well as her sweet and nice BFFs who help her throughout her struggle in her middle school. The awful McKenzie ruining her time in school and destroying her career. Nikki has passed through a lot and more has to come. Her family who also in her point of view driving her crazy especially Brianna. A book with amusing humour and somethings in which we can relate to. A great book for people looking for reality like. I'm sure people who read it will love it as much as I did. I recommend it to teenagers as well as mature.
I like it when Dork"s phone rang in her locker.So funny!!!!!
This book is about a girl named Nikki who struggles in middle school, with a mean bully that has a locker next to yours, a super cute dude, oh and don`t forget the homework, things can get a bit hectic. This book was not my favorite but I am sure some people out there love it!!
This book is great. I relate to it, which is one of the reasons why I like it. This series is also great and I can't wait to finish it.
Dork Diaries has been another staple book series as a child. The humor in this book, and the series in general, never failed to amuse me. The main character, Nikki, was genuinely one of the most lovable characters ever to be created is extremely relatable and exciting to follow around in her journey of middle school. Assisting characters like her friends, her parents and her sister (BRIANNA IS THE CUTEST) were also nicely developed with depth, personality, and serve a purpose in moving the story forward. Plotlines were extremely adorable and fit the humorous vibes the book radiates with. The drawings are also applaudable. I still remember spending hours trying to recreate the characters on my own. It never worked, but the drawings never failed to captivate me with their incredible details. Highly recommend for a good laugh.