Meet loveable, goofy Nikki Maxwell in this first installment of the mega bestselling Dork Diaries series!
Dork Diaries Series
Dive into the relatable world of a middle schooler navigating friendships, crushes, and the everyday drama of school life. Told through humorous diary entries and accompanying sketches, this series captures the authentic voice of a young girl finding her way. It's a delightful exploration of adolescent challenges, social hierarchies, and the importance of staying true to yourself, all with a generous dose of humor.
Recommended Reading Order
Dork Diaries 2. Party Time
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Russell's sequel to "Dork Diaries" is packed with adorable art and tons of laughs as she captures the winsome vulnerabilities of a girl perched on the cusp of teenhood ("Kirkus Reviews").
Dork diaries: Pop Star
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Ever since she started at her posh private school Nikki Maxwell has been doing everything she can to keep everyone from learning the truth - that she's there on scholarship in exchange for her Dad working as the school's exterminator. But now it looks like her secret might be about to come out and Nikki's willing to go to any zany and wacky length to prevent that from happening. And when a major talent competition is announced with a school scholarship being the top prize the timing seems perfect! Now Nikki can have fun singing and dancing with her friends and compete to finally stop worrying about ruining what little reputation she has if people find out that she only attends Westchester because of her dad's embarrassing job. But as usual for Nikki nothing is ever as simple as it seems ...
Dork Diaries 4
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
In the fourth book of the New York Times bestselling series that's as popular as it is dorky, Nikki Maxwell is determined to help out her crush Nikki Maxwell isn't at all surprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. He's such a sweet guy--of course he wants to help those adorable puppies Then Brandon tells her that the shelter is in danger of closing, and Nikki knows she can't let that happen. Especially when she discovers a shocking secret about Brandon that makes keeping that shelter open more important than ever. So Nikki and her friends Chloe and Zoey enter an ice skating competition to help raise money for the shelter, but (big surprise) MacKenzie has to stick her nose in and cause trouble so that she can be the one to swoop in and save the day. No way will Nikki let that happen: She'll just have to come up with some extra creative ideas this time
Dork Diaries 5. Dear Dork
- 12 pages
- 1 hour of reading
More diary entries and doodles from Nikki's not-so-fabulous life, in the fifth instalment of the phenomenally successful Dork Diaries series.
Dork Diaries 6
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Middle-school drama queen Nikki Maxwell worries about asking a boy to her school's "sweetheart dance."
Dork Diaries. TV Star
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Nikki and her friends are about to have their five minutes of fame! A reality TV crew is going to follow them for the whole month as they record their hit song together. Will the excitement also cause unexpected problems, now that cameras are everywhere Nikki and her friends go? Is life in the spotlight really going to be all they think it is or will it be a Dork Disaster?
Dork Diaries Collection 8. Once Upon a Dork
- 12 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A bump on the head suffered during gym class causes middle school drama queen Nikki Maxwell to have a crazy dream where all of her acquaintances assume the roles of familiar fairy tale characters
Springtime brings crazy adventures to Nikki and her friends Chloe, Zoey, and Brandon.
Nikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are teamed up on an important mission in the tenth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series. Nikki has to hide seven ADORKABLE puppies from two parents, one nosy little sister, an entire middle school, and…one mean girl out for revenge, MacKenzie Hollister. If anyone can do it, it’s Nikki…but not without some hilarious challenges along the way!
Dork diaries: Frenemies Forever
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Nikki Maxwell is spending a week at North Hampton Hills school, but she may have to team up with her nemesis, Mackenzie, in order to survive NHH queen bee Tiffany.
Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Jacqueline Wilson. Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in the twelth book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 45 million copies in print worldwide! Nikki and her BFFs are all counting down to the end of the school year. Nikki thinks she has her summer all figured out, with lots of fun plans to hang out with her friends and her crush, Brandon. It's going to be perfect! Squeee! But then a new boy turns up at school and shows an interest in Nikki and things become confusing super-quickly! The last thing Nikki wants to do is hurt Brandon ... What do you do when you accidentally crush your crush!? Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series? Dork Diaries Dork Diaries: Party Time Dork Diaries: Pop Star Dork Diaries: How To Dork Your Diary Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries: Dear Dork Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries: OMG! All About Me Diary! Dork Diaries: TV Star Dork Diaries: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries: Drama Queen Dork Diaries: Puppy Love Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama Dork Diaries: Spectacular Superstar Dork Diaries: I Love Paris! - Coming soon!
It's Nikki Maxwell's birthday and her party is going to be beyond awesome. Her BFFs are planning a supercool pool party with cake, a DJ and the perfect invitations. But when mum says it's too expensive, soon it's looking like Nikki's dream party will be a total dorky disaster. Can Nikki and her BFFs come up with a plan to save the day or will it be a bust?
Dork Diaries: Spectacular Superstar
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Nikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are up for another adventure in the fourteenth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series.
Dork Diaries 15: I Love Paris!
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot - it's a dream come true! Nikki can't wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon. But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend André to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates.
Related books
How to dork your diary
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Nikki Maxwell has been writing in a diary since the start of the school year, and she usually takes it everywhere she goes, so she can't believe it when one morning she can't find her diary! The hunt is on, and while she looks, pursuing various theories about where it could be, Nikki can't help putting together a list of important diary-keeping lessons to remember in case of missing diary emergencies like this one. Overflowing with Nikki's trademark humour and art this special DIY edition of DORK DIARIES not only features a brand new story featuring all of your favourite characters from the series, but also includes tips from Nikki about keeping your own diary and space for readers to write and draw their own entries.
Dork diaries: OMG!
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
An EXTRA special Dork-tastic journal full of doodles and entries by Nikki with a new shiny cover!
