Books like Tales From A Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess

A frantic, doodle-filled plunge into the high-stakes, highly embarrassing world of middle school crushes and well-intentioned schemes. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Tales From A Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess.

chaotic
lighthearted
energetic

01
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.
Shares:
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- energetic
- humorous
02
Pop Star (Dork Diaries)
Rachel Renée Russell
A frantic, doodle-filled plunge into the high-stakes, hilarious chaos of middle school social survival.
Shares:
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- energetic
- dramatic
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.
Shares:
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- humorous
04
Dork Diaries 15
RACHEL RENE. RUSSELL
A chaotic, doodle-filled romp through international travel mishaps and relatable teenage drama.
Shares:
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- energetic
- dramatic
05
Letters from a new home
Anne M. Castagliola
A gentle, epistolary exploration of childhood friendship, the chill of a new frontier, and the warmth of staying connected.
Shares:
- earnest
06
Princess Mia
Meg Cabot
A hilarious, heartfelt deep dive into the messy reality of teenage heartbreak and the awkward journey toward self-discovery.
Shares:
- chaotic
- dramatic
- humorous
- earnest
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.
Shares:
- earnest
- power of friendship
08
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.
Shares:
- lighthearted
- earnest
- power of friendship
09
Cake pop crush
Suzanne Nelson
A sugar-dusted, feel-good romp about rivalry, recipes, and the sweet surprise of a first crush.
Shares:
- lighthearted
- earnest
- first crushes
10
Making friends
Kristen Gudsnuk
A chaotic, colorful, and deeply relatable magical romp through the awkward transitions of middle school.
Shares:
- chaotic
- energetic
- humorous
- earnest
11
Big Nate on a Roll
Lincoln Peirce
A hilarious, high-energy sprint through middle school rivalry and the desperate, chaotic quest for the ultimate prize.
Shares:
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- energetic
- humorous
12
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.
Shares:
- lighthearted

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