Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama!
By Rachel Renée Russell
Can Nikki and her BFFs rescue her not-so-perfect birthday without breaking the bank?
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Average score: 4.89
From 35 readers
What do our readers think of Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children find the book funny, exciting and easy to enjoy, especially because of the drawings, party disasters and friendship drama. They particularly like Nikki and the silly moments, although the huge birthday plans can feel rather over-the-top.
What does the Pageticker team say about Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama!?
Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama! is classic Rachel Renée Russell: doodle-filled diary pages, friendship drama and enough comic chaos to make a birthday cake feel positively dangerous. As the thirteenth book in the series, it is best suited to fans of Nikki, Chloe and Zoey, though newcomers can happily join the party. The story gently explores money, expectations and what makes a celebration special, while adults may wish to be aware of its exaggerated popularity dramas.
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What is Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama! about?
Nikki Maxwell's birthday plans hit a snag when her mum deems the extravagant party too costly. Determined not to let her dream celebration become a disaster, Nikki and her BFFs brainstorm creative solutions. Will they manage to throw an unforgettable party, or will unexpected twists lead to major birthday 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: Birthday Drama!
The perfect party: Why does Nikki believe her birthday party needs to be huge, and what might make a celebration memorable without spending lots of money?
Friendship and pressure: How do Chloe and Zoey help Nikki, and when might enthusiastic friends accidentally make a problem bigger?
Expectations: How does Nikki react when her plans do not go the way she expects, and what could she learn from the experience?
Unexpected kindness: What do the characters’ choices show about helping someone who is not always your friend?
Pages
320 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2023
First published
2018
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