Nikki’s only consolation is her diary — a blank book she uses to doodle, vent, and document every mortifying moment. She writes in it obsessively, giving it a snarky, funny, and deeply honest voice.
With the help of her two loyal friends from her old school — Chloe and Zoey — Nikki plans a last-minute party at the public library. It’s not glamorous, but it’s fun, creative, and very Nikki . However, MacKenzie finds out it’s at the library and shows up just to mock her. But Nikki stands up for herself, and even Brandon shows up, telling her she’s “really cool.” dork diaries 1
In a moment of desperation, Nikki lies and tells MacKenzie that she’s going to a super-exclusive Halloween party at a fancy hotel. MacKenzie is furious with jealousy — because she wasn’t invited. But of course, Nikki made the whole thing up. Now she has to somehow throw a real party to save face. Nikki’s only consolation is her diary — a
To make things worse, Nikki develops a huge crush on Brandon Roberts, a sweet, kind, eco-friendly photographer for the school newspaper. Brandon is nice to everyone — including Nikki — which she finds both thrilling and confusing. He even lends her an umbrella when she gets caught in the rain. But Nikki assumes he’d never like a dork like her. It’s not glamorous, but it’s fun, creative, and