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Nikki Maxwell authors an advice column for the school newspaper in this fifth book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series. Nikki Maxwell develops a sudden interest in student journalism that may or may not (okay, definitely does) have to do with the fact that mean girl... read more

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  • Nikki: The main character. This book is her diary.
  • Mom: Nikki and Brianna's mom.
  • Brianna: Nikki's little sister. Is obsessed with Princess Sugar Plum and loves sweets. She also loves to annoy Nikki. Has a imaginary best friend (Miss Penelope) which is drawn on her hand.
  • Nikki: A girl who is the main character in the story. She writes everything in her diary. There are secrets and events that she writes in her diary everyday.
  • Dad: Nikki and Brianna's dad. He works as a bug exterminator and owns a van that he uses to advertise his workplace. It has a giant roach on it and Nikki is embarrassed to be seen riding in it.
  • Chloe: Nikki and Zoey's best friend. Goes to the same school as Nikki.
  • Zoey: Nikki and Chloe's best friend. Goes to the same school as Nikki.
  • MacKenzie Hollister: The most popular and evil girl at school. The worst enemy of Nikki. She will do anything to hurt Nikki and her friends. Goes to the same school as Nikki. Also has a secret crush on Brandon. She also is really rich and she gets everything she wants. She is obsessed with herself and looking the best at school. Is also obsessed with popularity and wants to always be the most popular.
  • Brandon: Nikki's crush, great at photography.
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First Sentence edit see section history

AAAAAAHHHHH!!! (That was me screaming!) Right now I'm at Brandon's birthday party! Locked in the bathroom! Totally FREAKING out!

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 5 of 8 in Dork Diaries. (standard series)

Preceded by Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Rachel Renee Russell (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Liesa Abrams Mignogna (Editor)
  2. Lisa Vega (Artist) - Art director
  3. Nikki Russell (Artist) - Assistant artist and daughter to the author.
  4. Erin Russell (Author) - Assistant writer and daughter to the author.

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Ages 9-12 and up. No bad language, etc.

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
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  • Cabin Fever
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid
  • The Ugly Truth
  • The Last Straw
  • Rodrick Rules
  • Dog Days

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Tales From a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
  • Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
  • Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
  • Tales From a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
  • Double Dork Diarie
  • Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All

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