Part of Dork Diaries, book 15
First published 2023
Nikki Maxwell stares at the travel brochure in disbelief. Paris. The City of Light beckons to her and her friends, but getting there seems impossible. Between school drama, friendship complications, and her usual disasters, Nikki must navigate the chaos of teenage life while chasing her dream destination. Her loyal friends stand by her side, but her frenemies create new obstacles at every turn. The question burns through every page: will Nikki and her crew actually make it across the ocean to the magical city they've been dreaming about? This fifteenth adventure in her diary chronicles the ups and downs of hoping for something bigger while dealing with the messy reality of middle school life. Nikki's journey captures the universal teenage experience of wanting more than your current circumstances while learning to appreciate the friendships that make any adventure worthwhile.
Genres: friendship, contemporary, adolescence, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Paris
Period: 21st-century
336 pages · Hardcover · Aladdin