Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation

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

Children enjoy the funny situations, lively drawings, friendship, romance and Nikki’s determination to help the animals. Some children find the events a little unrealistic or feel that the story becomes rather chaotic.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation?

Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation is another lively, funny Dork Diary adventure with plenty of doodles, friendship drama and this time some laugh-out-loud skating mishaps. Nikki’s determination to help the animal shelter gives the story a warm, thoughtful heart, while the crushes and rivalry will appeal to fans of school-based comedy. Parents and carers may wish to note the mild bullying and exaggerated social drama, but the overall reading experience is upbeat and suitable for junior readers.

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What is Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation about?

Nikki Maxwell discovers her crush, Brandon, volunteers at a local animal shelter that's at risk of closing. Determined to help, Nikki and her friends, Chloe and Zoey, enter an ice skating competition to raise funds. However, skating proves challenging, and rival MacKenzie is causing trouble. Can Nikki overcome the odds and save the shelter?

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: Skating Sensation

Helping others: Why is saving the animal shelter so important to Nikki, and what makes a good way to help a cause?

Friendship and teamwork: How do Chloe, Zoey and Nikki support one another, and what could they learn from working as a team?

Trying something new: Nikki is not a natural skater, but she still enters the competition. What does her choice show about bravery and determination?

Rivalry and behaviour: Why does MacKenzie cause trouble, and how might the story change if the characters tried to understand each other better?

Crushes and priorities: How does Nikki’s crush on Brandon affect her decisions, and when can caring about someone encourage us to do something positive?