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A hilarious, doodle-filled plunge into the chaotic, high-stakes world of middle school social survival and unexpected alliances. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Tales from a Not-So Friendly Frenemy.
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- energetic
- 01
Dork Diaries
Rachel Renée Russell · 2009
A highly visual, laugh-out-loud plunge into the dramatic, doodle-filled chaos of surviving middle school as an unapologetic outsider.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
Dork Diaries 15
RACHEL RENE. RUSSELL
A chaotic, doodle-filled romp through international travel mishaps and relatable teenage drama.
- 05
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.
- 06
That's What Friends Aren't For (Dear Dumb Diary #9)
Jim Benton
A hilarious, highly dramatic peek into the chaotic mind of a middle schooler navigating the absolute worst fate imaginable: forced friendship.
- 07
Alexis Gets Frosted Cupcake Diaries
Coco Simon
A sweet, relatable slice of middle school life where friendship and frosting are the best remedies for hallway drama.
- 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
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
- 10
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal
Jeff Kinney
A cheerful, doodle-filled romp through middle school as seen through the eyes of the ultimate optimistic sidekick.
- 11
Judy Moody
Megan McDonald
A spirited, fast-paced romp through the messy, dramatic, and ultimately sweet realities of elementary school friendships.
- 12
The Worst Things In Life Are Also Free (Dear Dumb Diary #10)
Jamie Kelly
A hilarious, doodle-filled descent into summer boredom and terrible money-making schemes.











