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
- 279 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Take two parties, add a couple of friends and one crush, sprinkle with one mean girl, mix well, put fingers over eyes and cringe!
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
- 321 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Nikki Maxwell discovers that her arch-nemesis, Mackenzie, has started writing a gossip column for the school newspaper. To keep an eye on what Mackenzie's up to, Nikki decides to join the newspaper too, and somehow ends up working as the advice columnist, Miss Know-It-All. At first it's fun to answer all the letters from the kids at school, but when Miss Know-It-All's inbox is suddenly overflowing with pleas for guidance, Nikki feels in need of some help herself ..
Dork Diaries 6. Holiday Heartbreak
- 343 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Nikki Maxwell's love life is looking up. Her crush, Brandon, has asked her on an almost-date! Nikki wants to ask Brandon to the upcoming school dance, but he's suddenly acting as if he doesn't like her after all. Will Nikki be able to to pluck up the courage to ask him anyway?
Dork Diaries - 7: Tales From a Not-So-Glam TV Star - Collector's Edition
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
It’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid for girls in this hilarious novel! Everyone’s been rooting for me and my crush, Brandon—and now I can FINALLY write all about what did – or didn’t – happen with our first kiss! Sighhhhh. There’s a LOT happening right now! A reality TV crew is following me and my friends as we record our hit song together, plus there are voice lessons, dance practice, and my little sister Brianna’s latest wacky hijinks (they NEVER end). I’m sure I’ve got this…but I hope all of this excitement won’t cause new problems for me and Brandon…eek!! The Dork Diaries series has more than 13 million copies in print worldwide!
Dork Diaries: Drama Queen
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
More diary entries and doodles from Nikki's not-so-fabulous life, in the ninth instalment of the phenomenally successful Dork Diaries series.
Springtime brings crazy adventures to Nikki and her friends Chloe, Zoey, and Brandon.
Dork diaries 10. Tales from a not-so-perfect pet sitter
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Nikki tumbles into the world of pet-sitting in her tenth diary.
Dork Diaries 11
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Nikki and her friends team up for another adventure.
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!
Dork Diaries 13
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
It’s Nikki Maxwell’s birthday!! Will it be a blast or a bust? Find out in Nikki’s newest diary, the thirteenth installment in the #1 New York Times blockbuster bestselling Dork Diaries series! Nikki and her BFF’s Chloe and Zoey have been planning a birthday party of epic proportions! There’s just one problem—Nikki’s mom says no way to the budget they need to make it happen. Nikki’s ready to call the whole thing off, but some surprising twists might take that decision out of her hands, and help comes from the person Nikki would least expect. One way or another, this will be a birthday that Nikki will never forget!
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!
