Dork Diaries: Party Time

What do our readers think of Dork Diaries: Party Time? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny mishaps, lively drawings and Nikki’s lovable personality, especially the chaotic party situation. Some children find the awkward moments a little cringey, but they still describe the story as an entertaining and easy-to-read adventure.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dork Diaries: Party Time?

Dork Diaries: Party Time is a gloriously chaotic second outing for Nikki Maxwell, mixing diary entries, doodles and laugh-out-loud middle-school mishaps. Rachel Renée Russell captures the panic of juggling friends, family, crushes and a very determined mean girl, while still giving the story a warm message about loyalty and being yourself. Best suited to children around 9–12 who enjoy quick, funny reads with plenty of illustrations and relatable social drama.

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What is Dork Diaries: Party Time about?

Nikki Maxwell is settling into her new school, making friends and partnering with her crush, Brandon, in science. When she hears that mean girl Mackenzie is attending the Halloween dance with Brandon, Nikki opts to attend her sister's party instead. Upon discovering Mackenzie's lie, Nikki wonders if she can still make it to the dance with Brandon. Join Nikki in this humorous and relatable tale of friendship, crushes, and middle school drama.

About the author

Rachel Renée Russell is a popular author best known for her funny and relatable series, Dork Diaries. She loves writing stories about the ups and downs of school life and friendships. Rachel hopes her books make children laugh and feel confident about being themselves, just like her main character, Nikki Maxwell.

Discussion ideas around Dork Diaries: Party Time

Two parties, one Nikki: What makes Nikki try to balance the Halloween dance with Brianna’s party, and what does this show about the people and promises she cares about?

Friendship under pressure: How do Chloe and Zoey support Nikki, and what could the friends do when misunderstandings or awkward situations begin to cause trouble?

Mean-girl behaviour: Why might Mackenzie choose to boast or spread untrue stories, and what are some fair ways to respond when someone behaves like this?

Being yourself: Nikki often worries about fitting in and looking foolish. Which moments show her being most confident or genuine, and what can we learn from them?