Cover of Dork Diaries: Dear Dork ( Vol. 05) by Gossip And Crushes

Dork Diaries: Dear Dork ( Vol. 05)

by Gossip And Crushes

Dork Diaries: Dear Dork (Vol. 05) invites readers into Nikki Maxwell’s aDORKable middle-school world, a funny, diary-style adventure for fans of friendship, crushes, and big feelings. In this fifth installment of the mega-selling series, Nikki finds herself tangled in school gossip when her arch-nemesis MacKenzie starts a gossip column for the school newspaper. To keep tabs on the chatter—and her crush—Nikki steps onto the paper’s staff and unexpectedly becomes Miss Know-It-All, an advice columnist. With her best friends Chloe and Zoey by her side, Nikki learns that growing up is messy, hilarious, and wonderfully heartwarming. This book is perfect for tweens who crave relatable humor, quirky drama, and stories that celebrate friendship. In Dork Diaries: Dear Dork (Vol. 05), the pages unfold through bright diary entries, playful doodles, and fast-paced school-life drama. The story blends humor with honest moments as Nikki navigates inboxes full of letters, schoolyard crushes, and the unpredictable rhythm of growing up. It’s a lively, engaging ride that feels like chatting with a best friend—you’ll laugh at the chaos, root for Nikki, and unlock a little more confidence with every page. The book's approachable format—diary-style narration, light illustrations, and swift pacing—keeps the experience enjoyable and accessible, whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Nikki’s world. Diary-style storytelling with Nikki’s voice and playful doodles Gossip-column antics, school newspaper drama, and lighthearted chaos Strong friendship focus with Chloe and Zoey by Nikki’s side Letters and advice-column moments that feel personal and relatable Bright illustrations, engaging pace, and humor that’s fun for readers After finishing Dork Diaries: Dear Dork (Vol. 05), readers come away with a sense of belonging and confidence, having laughed through the chaos of school life and grown a little braver in standing up for friends and themselves. The story leaves you smiling, thinking about how true friendship can weather gossip and crushes, and eager for the next adventure in Nikki’s world.

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