{"product_id":"dork-diaries-dear-dork-3","title":"Dork diaries: Dear Dork by Rachel Renee Russell","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDork Diaries: Tales from a Not‑So‑Fabulous Life\u003c\/em\u003e (2009) introduces Nikki Maxwell, a 14‑year‑old girl entering Westchester Country Day Middle School on scholarship. She chronicles her daily life with doodles, diary entries, and comic strips as she struggles with bullying from the popular queen bee Mackenzie Hollister, navigates friendships with Chloe and Zoey, and battles social insecurity. Nikki feels like an outsider until her creative spirit shines—she enters an art contest, starts a book‑donation campaign tied to temporary tattoos, and realizes she has supportive friends. Despite humiliation and moments of self‑doubt, Nikki ultimately learns that authenticity, kindness, and courage help her stay true to herself in a world of middle school drama\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMajor themes include bullying vs. friendship, self‑expression through art, embracing one’s “dorkiness,” and finding belonging by staying true to who you are. Written in an informal, humorous diary‑graphic hybrid style, the book resonates with young readers facing school pressures and social anxiety\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eRachel Renée Russell\u003c\/strong\u003e, born March 13, 1959, is an American author and former attorney who created the \u003cem data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eDork Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e series inspired by her daughters’—and her own—middle school experiences. She launched the series in 2009, naming the protagonist Nikki after her younger daughter, who also serves as illustrator. The books use diary entries, sketches, and comedic captions to chronicle relatable tween challenges like fitting in, crushes, and creative self‑expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe series has sold over \u003cstrong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e55 million copies worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, been translated into more than 45 languages, and spent over 330 weeks on the \u003cem data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Best Seller list for Children's Series. The books are praised for championing individuality, humor, and resilience. Russell’s message—\u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"329\"\u003e“be your own person and value yourself”\u003c\/strong\u003e—is woven throughout her storytelling, making \u003cem data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eDork Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e a beloved staple for young readers across the globe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270705410305,"sku":"2U92G9YWX-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/1408990987.0.x_2332f176-5617-4232-8743-6da4da46f689.jpg?v=1685167393","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/dork-diaries-dear-dork-3","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}