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A highly visual, laugh-out-loud survival guide to the chaotic, crush-filled, and deeply embarrassing world of middle school. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Dork Diaries.
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- upbeat
- breezy
- 01
How To Dork Your Diary
Rachel Renée Russell
A frantic, funny, and highly interactive celebration of middle school angst and creative journaling.
- 02
Tales from a Not-So Friendly Frenemy
Rachel Renée Russell
A hilarious, doodle-filled plunge into the chaotic, high-stakes world of middle school social survival and unexpected alliances.
- 03
Tales from a not-so-best friend forever
Rachel Renee Russell
A high-energy, doodle-filled dive into the chaotic world of middle school rivalries and rock band dreams.
- 04
The wimpy kid movie diary
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, fast-paced backstage pass that reveals the messy, magical process of turning a beloved stick-figure world into a live-action movie.
- 05
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
- 06
My Sister Jodie
Jacqueline Wilson
A lively boarding school adventure that slowly unravels into a deeply moving exploration of sisterhood and sudden loss.
- 07
Princess Diaries
Meg Cabot
A hilarious, hyper-verbal plunge into the chaotic mind of an awkward teenager navigating a sudden, absurd life change.
- 08
How to Be Popular
Meg Cabot
A bubbly, laugh-out-loud exploration of high school social climbing that proves the best version of yourself is usually the one you left behind.
- 09
Okay, So Maybe I Do Have Superpowers (Dear Dumb Diary #11)
Jim Benton
A hilariously dramatic, doodle-filled plunge into the chaotic mind of a middle schooler who thinks she's figured it all out.
- 10
Murder Most unladylike
Robin Stevens
A delightfully sharp, Golden Age-style whodunit that balances boarding school nostalgia with the very real complexities of growing up.
- 11
P.S. I like you
Kasie West
A sweet, banter-filled exploration of falling in love with someone's words before you know their face.
- 12
The Cupcake Diaries Collection Katie And The Cupcake Cure Mia In The Mix Emma On Thin Icing Alexis And The Perfect Recipe
Coco Simon
A sweet and comforting exploration of new friendships and shared hobbies in a bustling school setting.
