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: The popular girl and Nikki's main rival.
The book series, created by Rachel Renée Russell , has become a global literary phenomenon, selling over 55 million copies in 52 countries. Combining a "handwritten" journal style with humorous doodles and comic strips, the series captures the awkward, high-drama reality of middle school life through the eyes of its relatable protagonist, Nikki Maxwell. The World of Nikki Maxwell
Nikki is supported by her best friends, Chloe Garcia (a romance-novel enthusiast) and Zoey Franklin (a brainy human Wikipedia ). dork diaries books
The series begins with Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, where 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell starts at the prestigious Westchester Country Day school on a scholarship. Feeling like a total "dork" among wealthy, designer-clad students, Nikki uses her diary to navigate common adolescent hurdles:
(Plus several special editions, holiday books, and a spin-off series, Max Crumbly .) : The popular girl and Nikki's main rival
: The "dorky" protagonist who writes and doodles in her diary. Chloe Garcia & Zoey Franklin : Nikki’s loyal best friends.
Brandon Roberts, a shy photographer who works at an animal shelter, is Nikki’s primary love interest throughout the series. The World of Nikki Maxwell Nikki is supported
The books follow Nikki Maxwell, a self-proclaimed “dork” who just started at a new private school, Westchester Country Day. Nikki documents her daily life in her illustrated diary, complete with doodles, comic strips, and lists. The central themes include:
The series, written by Rachel Renée Russell and illustrated by her daughter Nikki Russell , is a #1 New York Times bestselling children's book series. It follows the daily life and misadventures of 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell as she navigates middle school, friendship, and her arch-nemesis. Core Series Books
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