Dork Diaries 1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Nikki Maxwell is starting eighth grade at a new school--and her very first diary is packed with hilarious stories and art in this SUPER SQUEE updated edition of the first book in 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 school-wide art competition.

Nearly 30 million books in print worldwide

Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Published: 06/02/2009
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.70w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781416980063
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 132957 / Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life/Dork Diaries


Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Winner
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Runner-Up
Award: Colorado Blue Spruce Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 05/15/2009
School Library Journal 07/01/2009 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 382 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Russell, Rachel Renée: - Rachel Renée Russell is an attorney who prefers writing tween books to legal briefs. (Mainly because books are a lot more fun and pajamas and bunny slippers aren't allowed in court.) Rachel lives in Chantilly, Virginia.