{"product_id":"dork-diaries-12-books-collection-set-rachel-renee-russell-paperback","title":"Dork Diaries 12 Books Collection Set by Rachel Renée Russell - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 5: Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 8: Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 9: Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 10: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 11: Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 12: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781471168642\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet ready to laugh out loud with the complete Dork Diaries paperback collection, following Nikki Maxwell through the highs and lows of middle school. Written and illustrated by Rachel Renée Russell, this beloved diary-style series mixes doodles, funny confessions, and relatable drama about friendship, family, and finding your own kind of cool. Perfect for tweens who enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid style humor, this set takes Nikki from an awkward new kid to a confident, creative dork who owns her quirks. A brilliant value bundle for reluctant readers, classroom libraries, and anyone wanting twelve books of giggles in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dork Diaries series has become a modern middle-grade classic, told through the diary entries, doodles, and comic-style scribbles of self-confessed dork Nikki Maxwell. Across the twelve books in this set, Nikki navigates a new school, a locker next to her nemesis MacKenzie, an on-again-off-again crush on Brandon, and the ups and downs of friendship with her best friends Chloe and Zoey. Rachel Renée Russell's trademark blend of hand-drawn illustrations and diary-style storytelling makes every book feel like flipping through a real notebook, packed with doodled outfits and hilarious asides. As the series progresses, Nikki takes on pop stardom, ice skating disasters, reality TV, pet-sitting chaos, and a surprise birthday, all while growing more confident in who she is. The diary format keeps chapters short and punchy, which makes the books especially approachable for kids who find longer novels intimidating, while the humor and heart keep even reluctant readers turning pages. Beneath the laughs, the series gently explores real tween issues, like standing up to mean girls, coping with embarrassment, and learning that being a dork is nothing to be ashamed of. Parents and teachers often praise the collection for encouraging a love of reading in kids who might otherwise avoid books, thanks to its fast pace, likable characters, and funny illustrations on nearly every page. Owning the full run means young readers can follow Nikki's story from her rocky start at a new school all the way through to her most confident, dorky-and-proud self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete run of 12 Dork Diaries paperbacks in one collectible set, so there's no hunting for missing volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiary-style format with doodles and illustrations on nearly every page keeps reluctant readers engaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows one continuous story arc, perfect for binge-reading Nikki's journey from new kid to confident dork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat fit for tweens who love Diary of a Wimpy Kid or other funny, relatable middle school stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight paperbacks are easy to pack for school, sleepovers, road trips, or summer reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, or building out a classroom or home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life — Nikki starts at a new school and immediately clashes with mean girl MacKenzie, using her diary to survive the chaos with humor and heart.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl — A big party invitation throws Nikki's social life into overdrive as she juggles friendship drama, crush confusion, and party-planning panic.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star — Nikki dreams of pop stardom when a talent competition rolls around, testing her confidence and her friendships with Chloe and Zoey.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess — An ice-skating unit in gym class turns into an unexpected rivalry and a chance for Nikki to prove she's braver than she looks.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 5: Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All — A know-it-all classmate pushes Nikki's patience to the limit, sparking a funny and relatable lesson about jealousy and self-worth.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker — Nikki's crush on Brandon hits new highs and lows as heartbreak, misunderstandings, and doodled confessions fill the pages.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star — A reality TV crew arrives at Nikki's school, and she navigates the pressure of being watched while staying true to herself.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 8: Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter — Pet-sitting for a demanding client spirals into chaos, giving Nikki plenty of comic material for her diary.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 9: Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen — A school drama production puts Nikki center stage, mixing stage fright, friendship tension, and plenty of laughs.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 10: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy — A once-close friendship turns rocky when Nikki suspects a frenemy is undermining her, leading to a heartfelt resolution.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 11: Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe — A secret crush becomes public in the most embarrassing way possible, forcing Nikki to navigate school gossip with humor.\u003cbr\u003e\nDork Diaries 12: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday — A birthday that starts disastrously becomes a heartwarming reminder of how far Nikki has come, wrapping up the set on a high note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRachel Renée Russell is the American author and illustrator behind the Dork Diaries series, which she writes and hand-illustrates in Nikki Maxwell's signature doodle style. A former attorney turned writer, Russell drew on her experiences raising daughters to create a diary-format series that captures the humor, awkwardness, and heart of the middle school years. She has expanded the Dork Diaries world with spin-offs and companion titles, and her books are cherished by young readers for making them laugh while feeling truly seen. Russell continues to write and illustrate new adventures for Nikki and her friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis complete 12-book set delivers nonstop laughs, doodles, and heart in one convenient paperback bundle, making it an easy grab for birthdays, holiday gift lists, or stocking stuffers. It's also a perfect summer reading pick or classroom library addition, giving tween readers a full, satisfying story to binge from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Renée Russell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57221215256950,"sku":"FBA-CB-1471168646","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/dork-diaries-12-books-collection-set-rachel-renee-russell-paperback.jpg?v=1785884023","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/dork-diaries-12-books-collection-set-rachel-renee-russell-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}