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A frantic, doodle-filled dive into the high-stakes, hilarious world of middle school crushes and friendship dilemmas. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe.
- bubbly
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- empathetic
- 01
Dork Diaries #12
Rachel Renée Russell
A breathless, highly illustrated plunge into the high-stakes, hilarious emotional rollercoaster of middle school crush drama.
- 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.
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Dork Diaries 15
RACHEL RENE. RUSSELL
A chaotic, doodle-filled romp through international travel mishaps and relatable teenage drama.
- 05
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.
- 06
The boy-oh-boy next door
Rita Miami · 1993
A nostalgic dive into the dizzying highs and mortifying lows of a neighborhood first crush.
- 07
Princess in Love
Meg Cabot
A hilarious, diary-format deep dive into the agonizing, swoon-worthy chaos of teenage crushes and holiday stress.
- 08
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.
- 09
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
Cherry Crush Cathy Cassidy
Cathy Cassidy
A sun-drenched, chocolate-scented exploration of the messy, bittersweet thrill of first love and finding your place in a brand-new family.
- 12
The Last Straw
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday indignities of middle school and family expectations.











