Part of Dork Diaries, book 16
First published 2024
Nikki Maxwell opens her diary to record another chaotic chapter of middle school life. Between dealing with her nemesis MacKenzie Hollister's latest schemes and navigating the social minefield of Westchester Country Day, Nikki finds herself caught up in new adventures that test her friendships with Chloe and Zoey. Whether she's stumbling through awkward encounters with her crush Brandon or trying to survive another embarrassing moment in the hallway, Nikki's world never lacks for drama. Her artistic dreams and dorky mishaps collide as she learns that being true to herself matters more than fitting in with the popular crowd. Through laugh-out-loud moments and genuine friendship struggles, Nikki discovers that middle school survival requires courage, creativity, and the support of people who accept her exactly as she is.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, adolescence
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Westchester Country Day
Period: middle school
234 pages · Aladdin