You can have your own opinion, though! Nikki and her band gets to perform in a national concert with the Bad Boyz, and nothing could get any better than this. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. by Rachel Renee Russell. [1], Over 5 million copies of the Dork Diaries books are in print in the United States, and publishing rights have been sold in 32 countries with translation into 28 different languages. Rachel Renée Russell said that this series was inspired by her own middle school experiences. You can read this before Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever (Dork Diaries #14) PDF EPUB full Download … This book was really good because I could feel the feelings of Niki and that made me feel more into the story. Nikki and her band, “Actually, I’m Not Really Sure Yet” go on tour with the Bad Boyz. If you wish to remain on DOGObooks, click on the "Go Back" button. I recommend you to read this book, but I suggest that you should read the first 13 books. We’re going to be STUCK with MacKenzie for the NEXT FOUR WEEKS!! She buys Nikki a diary instead. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. Nikki shops for new clothes and goes into the mall, and her life might have turned upside down when she comes out of that mall. I can't believe I read this whole book through, this has to be one of the most annoyingly cliché and stereotypical books I've ever ventured on. Dork Diaries is published by Aladdin Paperbacks. The Bad Boyz are fighting amongst themselves, too. This spin-off series focuses on Maxwell Crumbly, the character introduced in Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter and, also written in diary format, his life in middle school. Word soon gets out that Nikki can draw tattoos. She has come to admire Brandon for his confidence: he doesn’t care what anyone else thinks of him. Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit. Nikki finally has enough and quits. Sitemap. It was released on June 7, 2011. Plot/Summary. Nikki Maxwell’s summer is packed with drama in this fourteenth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! You guys should really read it, Get access to Book Quizzes and much more with. "[4], As of August 2012, the Dork Diaries series has spent 43 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list in the Children’s Series category. The novel begins shortly before Nikki is set to begin school at Westchester Day School. Great for young girls that have fun reading and looking at cute illustrations! Through it all, only Brandon, a cute and kind boy, stands by Nikki, whether it is against MacKenzie or against the student body. Why am I strangely invested in this series? Must redeem within 90 days. This book is GREAT! However, her mother will not buy her an iPhone or a designer wardrobe. It's my FAVE book in the entire series. Refresh and try again. SUMMER. “You DON’T have to remind me! This first Dork Diaries book has two main forms: the original, and the "Super Squee Edition". There is ONE thing, though. Except it seems like the Bad Boys don't really get along behind the scenes, and not only that, but Mackenzie is Nikki's roommate. I love all of the dork diary books so much this one is definitely the best out of all of them. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. They overbook Nikki, and begin to argue with her about not being able to keep up with tattoo appointments. Suddenly, Nikki's prospects for a lighthearted, time-of-their-lives tour goes down the drain. I was in my school’s talent show last fall, and the judge was Trevor Chase, a music producer who works with all the biggest POP STARS! Setting. This study guide contains the following sections: This detailed literature summary also contains Quotes and a Free Quiz on This guide specifically refers to the 2009 First Aladdin/Simon and Schuster edition. Chloe and Zoey apologize for taking advantage of Nikki, making sure Nikki knows their friendship with her is what truly matters. MacKenzie Hollister, gorgeous and utterly cruel, also begins attending Westchester Day. To be honest I feel the series has strayed far from its original charm of it being a story of a regular girl entering middle school and how it affects her. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dork_Diaries&oldid=982340370, Articles needing additional references from June 2020, All articles needing additional references, Articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction from June 2020, All articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 7 October 2020, at 15:15. Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life (also known simply as Dork Diaries) is the 1st book in the Dork Diaries series. She soon sets her sights on Nikki, especially when she discovers that Nikki also wants to enter the Avant-Garde Art Competition at the beginning of October. Resolution. Dork Diaries 14: Tales from a NOT-SO Best Friend Forever by Rachel... Don't miss our eBook deals starting at $0.99! The drama continues in Dork Diaries 14: Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever! This book is very exciting and full of drama, and overall, was a very good book. Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to Yes, MacKenzie Hollister, mean girl extraordinaire and the fake in lipstick - remember her? Theme. Now its more and more goofy every single book that comes out. Luckily, the store stays open and Nikki and her friends have a great time even with MacKenzie there. Welcome back. The book “Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend'' by Rachel Renée Russell was an excellent book about a girl named Nikki going on tour with a famous boy band. Make-Up a Silly Name or Post Without a Name (NEVER use your real name! This Study Guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - Dork Diaries is a children's book series written and illustrated by Rachel Renée Russell. Dork Diaries is a children's book series written and illustrated by Rachel Renée Russell.. Another great book from Rachel, I am actually wanting to know if their will be a Book 15 and she has been writing this series for 10 years that means she wrote that a year before I had my daughter in 2010 that is so amazing. Publisher's Summary. He ends up being the only person to stand by Nikki on her worst day ever. Nothing goes as it should. (Mainly because books are a lot more fun and pajamas and bunny slippers aren’t allowed in court.) Brandon took photos of many of the tattoos she created, to let those be the entry. Everything is literally solvable in Nikki's world, there's no problem which doesn't get her some bigger prize. As always this book fills you with Nikki's life and let's just say Mackenzie is annoying, I am not going to spoil much more than that you have to read it yourself. But everything changes when the overseer of the tour, Trevor Chase, hires MacKenzie Hollister as the band's social media publicity manager. Nikki is a little worried when her frenemy, MacKenzie Hollister, weasels her way into a social media intern position with the tour. I thought it would go around an talk about whether or not MacKenzie and Nikki would become BFFs or something, since that's what the title and cover suggest. All of the situations are super unrealistic, none of the events in Nikki's life are relatable to any normal or average girl. The series, written in a diary format, uses drawings, doodles, and comic strips to chronicle the daily life of its 14-year-old protagonist, Nikki Maxwell, in and outside of middle school. if you are 8-12 you will love this book. Terms and Conditions. I wrote Rachel a letter and she actually wrote back today! Plot/Summary Nikki.J. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Weird But True Halloween: 300 Spooky Facts to Scare You Silly, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 1), Close reading assignments for critical thinking, comprehension, and vocabulary, Read-along & read-aloud audio (English & Spanish), Book quizzes and DOGOnews Alexa App (for Homeschool), Close reading assignments for critical thinking, comprehension, and vocabulary in Spanish. “Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life” is a young adult novel by Rachel Renee Russell which recounts 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell’s first month and-a-half in a new school where she must handle bullies, boys, and an art competition. help you understand the book. I’m really sorry… I LIED! Nikki ends up roommates with Mackenzie on the whole tour, and Mackenzie makes Nikki clean up the room every time she makes a mess, and tries to ruin the tour for Nikk. by Aladdin. Nikki convinces her parents to let her transfer schools. Nikki ends up roommates with Mackenzie on the whole tour, and Mackenzie makes Nikki clean up the room every time she makes a mess, and tries to ruin the tour for Nikki. I consent to receive emails from DOGOnews. [2], Audio books for books 1 and 2 were released on September 28, 2010.[3]. Nikki and her bandmates are looking forward to an AWESOME summer on tour as the opening act for the world famous Bad Boyz! EVER!! MacKenzie does absolutely nothing to help the tour, is Nikki's roommate, and worst, manipulates behind the scenes to 1) shatter Nikki and Brandon's relationship, 2) close down Fuzzy Friends, and 3) blackmail Nikki into letting her perform for the Bad Boyz! Nikki is drenched in the rain, and Brandon appears with an umbrella to walk her inside. Excerpt. She decides not to transfer schools, knowing she has friends after all. Even with the nostalgia I can´t bring myself to enjoy the newer additions to the series; I'm curious of where the heck this series is going now that nikki is a international pop star, that's not relatable to young kids!! I think the book was GREAT, and I think it deserves 5 stars! FOREVER !!”. [11], In March 2014, Summit Entertainment acquired the movie rights to the series. To be honest I feel the series has strayed far from its original charm of it being a story of a regular girl entering middle school and how it affects her. Decent, but the plot wasn't as detailed nor dramatic as I expected, and after the climax, it just explained what happened afterward and bam, that was the end of the book... Definitely not the best Dork Diaries I've read... Nikki and her friends get an opportunity to be the opening band for a popular rock group.