When you mix teenage angst with doodles, drama, and delightful dorkiness, what do you get? The answer is the Dork Diaries book series by Rachel Renee Russell. A fun, relatable, and heartwarming series for independent readers and young teens aged 9-12+, the Dork Diaries delves into the life of Nikki Maxwell as she navigates the tumultuous waters of middle school. Titles in This Set: 1. Dork Diaries: Dear Dork2. Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak3. Dork Diaries: TV Star4. Dork Diaries: Once Upon a Dork5. Dork Diaries: Drama Queen6. Dork Diaries: Puppy Love7. Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever8. Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe Description: Dork Diaries: Dear DorkWhen Nikki Maxwell discovers that her arch-nemesis, Mackenzie, has started writing a gossip column for the school newspaper she's worried that Mackenzie might be about to reveal some secret info about Nikki's crush, Brandon, that she knows he won't want the whole school to find out about. Dork Diaries: Holiday HeartbreakIt's the biggest dance of the year and Nikki Maxwell is hoping her crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But time is running out. What if he doesn't want to go with her? Or worse - what if he ends up going with Mackenzie?!! In the sixth book in the blockbuster Dork Diaries series - now with more than 8 million copies in print - join Nikki, Chloe and Zoey as they tackle the topic of love, Dork Diaries style! Dork Diaries: TV StarNikki 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. But 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: Once Upon a DorkAfter a bump on the head, Nikki has a dream in which she, her BFF's Chloe and Zoey, her crush Brandon, and mean girl MacKenzie are playing the roles of some familiar classic fairy tale characters... with a very special dorky twist!Will Nikki find her happily ever after, or will it be an epic fairy fail for this dorkarella? Dork Diaries: Drama QueenTOTAL DISASTER!!! Mean girl MacKenzie has stolen Nikki's diary! What if she tells everyone Nikki's totally secret thoughts?!But reading Nikki's diary isn't the only thing MacKenzie's interested in. Get ready for Dork Diaries with a twist as MacKenzie takes over and tells all about her GLAMFABULOUS life! What does the queen bee really think about Nikki and her dorky friends? Dork Diaries: Puppy LoveWhen the animal shelter Brandon volunteers at (how cute is he?) is too full to take a litter of abandoned puppies, Nikki decides to look after them until the shelter has more room. Simple, right? UMMM NO!Dork Diaries: Frenemies ForeverNikki is spending a week at North Hampton Hills as part of the school transfer programme. The good news is that NHH is super-cool and preppy. The bad news is that Nikki’s nemesis MacKenzie started there two weeks ago!But the NHH queen bee Tiffany takes meanness to a whole new level and Nikki might need to work WITH Mackenzie if she’s going to survive the week! Can Nikki and MacKenzie overcome their differences and become BFFs … Best Frenemies Forever?! Dork Diaries: Crush CatastropheNikki 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!?The Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russell is not just a collection of books; it's a phenomenon. The series speaks to readers across the globe, reminding them of the trials and tribulations of adolescence, and the joy of finding oneself amidst the chaos. With relatable characters, engaging storylines, and beautifully interspersed artwork, the Dork Diaries are more than mere books; they're a companion for every teenager looking for a place to fit in.Whether you're diving deep into Nikki Maxwell's world or crafting your own diary, this series promises to be a roller coaster ride of emotions, ensuring that readers come back for more, diary after diary. Dive into the world of Dork Diaries today and join Nikki in her quest to find her place in a world filled with drama, dreams, and doodles!