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Our teacher discussion guide for the first twelve books in the Dork Diaries series, a series following Nikki Maxwell as she navigates her way through middle school, contains a breadth of activities and questions. Use the discussion questions to help students relate to Nikki and her struggles. The various activities included teach students to write their own diary entries, create their own storyboards, and much more!

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Dork Diaries
Dork Diaries Series
By Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Illustrator: Rachel Renée Russell

This collectible boxed set chronicles the oh-so-fabulous life of Nikki Maxwell as she navigates the halls of middle school, mean girls, BFF drama, and first crushes. From the first not-so-fabulous adventure, to the interactive How to Dork Your Diary, to the latest pet-sitting catastrophe, these books are filled with dorktastic fun!

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