Description
In “Dork Diaries: Dear Dork,” the fifth installment of the Dork Diaries series, protagonist Nikki Maxwell discovers that her arch-nemesis, MacKenzie Hollister, has started writing a gossip column for the school newspaper. Concerned that MacKenzie might reveal embarrassing secrets, especially about her crush, Brandon, Nikki decides to join the newspaper staff to keep an eye on things. Unexpectedly, she ends up becoming the advice columnist, “Miss Know-It-All.” While initially enjoyable, Nikki soon finds herself overwhelmed by the volume of letters seeking guidance, leading her to seek help from her best friends, Chloe and Zoey. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, responsibility, and the challenges of middle school life.