Welcome to Nikki Maxwell’s aDORKable world and Nikki’s BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!
Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot – it’s a dream come true! Nikki can’t wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon.
But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend André to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster?
Rachel Renée Russell is one of the world’s most successful and well-loved middle-grade authors. Her hilarious and heart-warming illustrated novels resonate with millions of dorks all over the world, perfectly capturing and validating all the angst and self-discovery that characterises the teen and tween years.
If you’re not already familiar with the Dork Diaries series, you’re in for a treat! Now fifteen books in, each instalment follows dorky (but actually really cool) teen Nikki Maxwell as she navigates the ups and downs of life as a young girl, from romance to friendship to finding her place in the world as a creative.
The books are formatted as though we’re getting an unedited glimpse into Nikki’s personal diary, with a handwriting-style font and loads of expressive pen illustrations throughout, which makes the series immediately accessible and engaging – even for the most reluctant readers!
Adding to this series’ authenticity and appeal is the fact that its illustrator is none other than Russell’s own daughter – and Nikki Maxwell’s namesake – Nikki Russell. Apparently, Nikki Russell was a bit of a dork herself growing up, but she appears to have come through it more than okay!
Book #15, I Love Paris, sees Nikki visiting Paris with her band, which throws up a host of hilarious and cringe-worthy challenges for her to navigate. With the excitement of exploring a glamorous new city set against some très embarrassing moments, the book nails the balance between aspirational escapism and down-to-earth relatability.
With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. The series is a joyful celebration of all things girly, dorky and tween. I Love Paris will delight both existing fans and those brand-new to the series. We recommend it for children aged 9+.
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