Books like Pop Star (Dork Diaries)

A frantic, doodle-filled plunge into the high-stakes, hilarious chaos of middle school social survival. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Pop Star (Dork Diaries).

energetic
chaotic
lighthearted

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Dork Diaries
Rachel Renee Russell
A highly visual, laugh-out-loud survival guide to the chaotic, crush-filled, and deeply embarrassing world of middle school.
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- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- humorous
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Dork Diaries
Rachel Renée Russell
A high-energy, doodle-filled survival guide to navigating the chaotic, dramatic, and ultimately hilarious world of middle school.
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- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- humorous
03
How To Dork Your Diary
Rachel Renée Russell
A frantic, doodle-filled scramble through middle school drama that doubles as a creative playground for the reader.
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- energetic
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- humorous
04
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.
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- energetic
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
05
Dork Diaries 15
RACHEL RENE. RUSSELL
A chaotic, doodle-filled romp through international travel mishaps and relatable teenage drama.
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- energetic
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
06
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
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- energetic
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- humorous
07
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.
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- lighthearted
- conversational
08
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.
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- energetic
- lighthearted
- humorous
09
It's Not My Fault I Know Everything (Dear Dumb Diary #8)
Jim Benton
A laugh-out-loud, doodle-filled plunge into the delightfully dramatic and highly unreliable mind of a middle schooler who thinks she knows it all.
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- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- humorous
10
The boy-oh-boy next door
Rita Miami · 1993
A nostalgic dive into the dizzying highs and mortifying lows of a neighborhood first crush.
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- lighthearted
- dramatic
11
Diary of a teenage Girl
Melody Carlson
An intimate, faith-filled glimpse into the everyday struggles and spiritual awakenings of a high schooler finding her place in the world.
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- conversational
12
Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3)
Jim Benton
A hilariously dramatic plunge into the chaotic, crush-filled mind of a middle schooler.
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- energetic
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic

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