Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever

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

Children enjoy the funny diary style, lively drawings and the surprise of Nikki and MacKenzie working together. Some children find the story predictable and feel that it relies too much on popularity drama and familiar stereotypes.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever?

Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever is the eleventh instalment in Rachel Renée Russell’s hugely popular diary series, bringing its trademark doodles, school drama and gloriously over-the-top humour. Nikki’s forced partnership with MacKenzie gives the usual rivalry a fresh twist, while the story explores bullying, popularity and whether an enemy can become an ally. Best suited to readers around 9–13, it is a lively choice for fans of friendship chaos, though adults may wish to be aware of the book’s exaggerated meanness and popularity-focused world.

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What is Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever about?

Nikki Maxwell is thrilled to join the school transfer programme at North Hampton Hills, a super-cool and preppy school. However, her excitement fades when she discovers her nemesis, MacKenzie, has been there for two weeks. Facing the school's queen bee, Tiffany, who takes meanness to a whole new level, Nikki realises she might need to team up with MacKenzie to survive the week. Can they overcome their differences and become Best Frenemies Forever?

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: Frenemies Forever

Enemies and allies: Why do you think Nikki and MacKenzie manage to work together when they have spent so long getting on each other’s nerves?

The queen bee: What makes Tiffany powerful at North Hampton Hills, and how do the other pupils help to strengthen or challenge her influence?

Starting somewhere new: Nikki joins a different school for a week. What could make moving into an unfamiliar group exciting, difficult or both?

Popularity and kindness: The book shows people caring a lot about status and appearances. What matters more when choosing a friend, and why?

A real friendship: Can two people become friends after treating each other badly, or do they need to do something first to rebuild trust?