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Dork Diaries Series in Order by Rachel Renée Russell

All 15 Dork Diaries books listed in order of date published, and chronological order.
First Book
Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
Rachel Renée Russell
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Dork Diaries

Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Genre: Children's Books
Number of Books: 15

What is the Dork Diaries book series about?

"Dork Diaries" is a humorous and relatable series that follows the life of Nikki Maxwell as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school. Through her diary entries, readers experience her adventures, friendships, crushes, and the everyday challenges of being a self-proclaimed dork.
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Dork Diaries Book #1
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

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Plot Summary

Nikki Maxwell chronicles her first year at a new school, dealing with mean girls, making friends, and navigating the trials of middle school life.
Jun 2, 2009
1
1
Dork Diaries Book #2
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl

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Plot Summary

Nikki juggles a crush, a major school event, and a birthday party, all while trying to keep her social status from plummeting.
Jun 8, 2010
2
2
Dork Diaries Book #3
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star

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Plot Summary

Nikki enters a school talent competition to win a spot on a reality TV show, facing off against her nemesis, Mackenzie.
Jun 7, 2011
3
3
Dork Diaries Book #5
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All

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Plot Summary

Nikki becomes the advice columnist for the school newspaper, navigating the challenges of giving good advice while managing her own chaotic life.
Oct 1, 2012
5
5
Dork Diaries Book #4
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess

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Plot Summary

Nikki helps out at a charity ice-skating event, dealing with the pressures of performing while Mackenzie tries to sabotage her efforts.
Oct 4, 2012
4
4
Dork Diaries Book #6
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker

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Plot Summary

Nikki deals with the complications of a love triangle, Valentine's Day drama, and her ongoing rivalry with Mackenzie.
Jun 4, 2013
6
6
Dork Diaries Book #7
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star

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Plot Summary

Nikki's life is turned upside down when a reality TV crew follows her and her friends around for a new show.
Jun 3, 2014
7
7
Dork Diaries Book #8
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After

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Plot Summary

Nikki's imagination runs wild as she daydreams about fairy-tale scenarios, drawing parallels to her real-life challenges.
Sep 25, 2014
8
8
Dork Diaries Book #9
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen

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Plot Summary

Mackenzie steals Nikki's diary, causing all sorts of drama as secrets are revealed and misunderstandings arise.
Jun 1, 2015
9
9
Dork Diaries Book #10
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter

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Plot Summary

Nikki takes on the responsibility of pet-sitting, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic adventures.
Oct 20, 2015
10
10
Dork Diaries Book #11
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy

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Plot Summary

Nikki tries to navigate an unexpected friendship with Mackenzie, leading to surprising developments and new challenges.
Jan 1, 2016
11
11
Dork Diaries Book #12
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe

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Plot Summary

Nikki's feelings for her crush, Brandon, lead to awkward situations and misunderstandings, all while she tries to keep her cool.
Jan 1, 2017
12
12
Dork Diaries Book #13
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday

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Plot Summary

Nikki Maxwell's dream birthday party spirals into chaos with unexpected challenges and comedic mishaps.
Oct 16, 2018
13
13
Dork Diaries Book #14
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever

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Plot Summary

Nikki faces the challenges of being apart from her best friends, Chloe and Zoey, during a summer adventure.
Oct 22, 2019
14
14
Dork Diaries Book #15
Prequel

Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure

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Plot Summary

Nikki and her friends embark on a trip to Paris, filled with excitement, culture, and unexpected twists.
Sep 26, 2023
15
15
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