15 books · Ages 9–14 · Graphic Novels, Middle Grade
Rachel Renee Russell's Dork Diaries series follows Nikki Maxwell through the social minefield of middle school in diary format with doodles. Sixteen books and counting, each capturing the particular catastrophes of crushes, frenemies, and the desperate desire to be normal when normal doesn't want you.
Where to Start
Start at the beginning: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.
