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A hilarious, highly dramatic peek into the chaotic mind of a middle schooler navigating the absolute worst fate imaginable: forced friendship. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with That's What Friends Aren't For (Dear Dumb Diary #9).
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- silly
- energetic
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
The Last Straw
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday indignities of middle school and family expectations.
- 07
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
- 08
Mr Stink
David Walliams
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud comedy that hides a surprisingly tender heart beneath layers of grime and bodily humor.
- 09
The Thing About Georgie
Lisa Graff · 2007
A warm, observational middle-grade journey about navigating school projects, changing families, and figuring out what makes you uniquely you.
- 10
The Lottie Project
Jacqueline Wilson
A spirited, diary-style exploration of growing up, where a modern girl finds an unexpected ally in a Victorian nursery maid to cope with her changing family.
- 11
Dumb Bunny
Barbara Park
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the high-stakes world of childhood competition and the agony of wearing an embarrassing costume.
- 12
Julie Tells Her Story
Megan McDonald
A gentle, historical exploration of a young reader navigating the emotional ripples of family change and the courage it takes to be honest.
