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.

In “Dork Diaries: TV Star,” the seventh installment of the Dork Diaries series, protagonist Nikki Maxwell and her friends are discovered at their school talent show, leading to an opportunity to star in their own reality TV show. While the prospect of pop stardom is thrilling, Nikki soon realizes that constant camera attention brings its own set of challenges. The situation becomes even more complicated as her interactions with her crush, Brandon, become awkward, and her rival, MacKenzie, attempts to steal the spotlight. The narrative explores themes of friendship, fame, and staying true to oneself amidst external pressures.

In “Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever,” the eleventh installment of the Dork Diaries series, protagonist Nikki Maxwell participates in a school transfer program, spending a week at North Hampton Hills (NHH). While NHH boasts a super-cool and preppy environment, Nikki’s nemesis, MacKenzie Hollister, has already been attending the school for two weeks. At NHH, Nikki encounters Tiffany, the queen bee who elevates meanness to a new level. To navigate the challenges of the week, Nikki contemplates collaborating with MacKenzie. The narrative explores whether Nikki and MacKenzie can set aside their differences and become “frenemies” to survive their time at NHH.

In “Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak,” the sixth installment of the Dork Diaries series, protagonist Nikki Maxwell faces the excitement and anxiety of the upcoming school dance, where girls are expected to ask boys as their dates. Nikki hopes to invite her crush, Brandon, but is unsure if he will accept. As the event approaches, she navigates the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and self-confidence, all while dealing with her rival, MacKenzie. The narrative explores themes of courage, personal growth, and the complexities of teenage social life.

In “Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation,” the fourth installment of the Dork Diaries series, protagonist Nikki Maxwell discovers that her crush, Brandon, volunteers at a local animal shelter facing the threat of closure. Determined to help, Nikki, along with her friends Chloe and Zoey, decides to participate in an ice skating competition to raise funds for the shelter. However, Nikki soon realizes that ice skating is more challenging than she anticipated, and to complicate matters, her rival MacKenzie is causing trouble. The story follows Nikki’s humorous and heartfelt journey as she strives to transform from a self-proclaimed dork to an ice princess to save the shelter.

In “Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe,” the twelfth installment of the Dork Diaries series, protagonist Nikki Maxwell is eagerly anticipating the end of the school year, with plans to enjoy her summer alongside her friends and her crush, Brandon. However, the arrival of a new boy at school who shows interest in Nikki complicates her feelings, leading to a confusing situation as she navigates her relationships and emotions. The narrative explores themes of friendship, crushes, and the challenges of adolescence.