Dork Diaries 5 Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All

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Contemporary FictionComing of AgeYoung Adult (YA)Middle GradeFriendship
Middle Grade

Dork Diaries 5 Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All

Rachel Renée Russell

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In "Dork Diaries 5: Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All," protagonist Nikki Maxwell decides she's got all the answers and takes it upon herself to fix a situation that's popped up, whether at school or involving her friends. Driven by a mix of good intentions and perhaps a touch too much self-assurance, Nikki believes her unique brand of problem-solving is exactly what's needed. However, as is often the case in Nikki's chaotic life, her efforts to be the expert don't go quite as planned, leading to a cascade of hilarious misunderstandings and increasingly embarrassing predicaments that are pure Dork Diaries gold. The story centers on Nikki's familiar world: her ongoing crush on the sweet Brandon, the unwavering support of her best friends Chloe and Zoey, and the constant social warfare waged by her arch-rival, Mackenzie Hollister. Through Nikki's eyes, readers explore the universal challenges of middle school, touching on themes of friendship, navigating rivalries, and the courage it takes to be yourself, flaws and all. This installment is particularly compelling for its comedic portrayal of good intentions gone awry, offering a relatable and entertaining escape through Nikki's signature diary entries, complete with her distinctive doodles and witty, often self-deprecating, observations as she bumbles her way through her self-appointed role.

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Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Pages

321

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781442449619

ISBN-10

1442449616

Language

English

Published

2012-10-02