Dork Diaries: Pop Star (Book 3)

Nikki Maxwell Is Ready for Her Close-Up!

The laughs keep coming in Book 3 of Rachel Renée Russell's mega-popular Dork Diaries series! This time, Nikki's school is holding a talent show — and her arch-nemesis MacKenzie Hollister is determined to steal the spotlight. Can Nikki find her inner pop star before it's too late?

What Happens in This Book

When Westchester Country Day Middle School announces a talent competition, Nikki sees her chance to finally shine. But between juggling her secret crush Brandon, dealing with the impossibly glamorous MacKenzie, and her own crippling stage fright, the road to pop stardom is anything but smooth. Packed with Nikki's hilarious diary entries, doodles, and laugh-out-loud moments, this is middle school life at its most relatable — and most entertaining.

Perfect For

• Girls aged 8–12 who love funny, diary-style stories
• Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid looking for their next obsession
• Reluctant readers who need a book they genuinely can't put down
• Gift-givers looking for a guaranteed hit

About the Series

With over 35 million copies sold worldwide, Dork Diaries is one of the most beloved middle-grade series of the past decade. Illustrated, funny, and full of heart — it's the series kids beg their parents to buy.

Published by Aladdin. Paperback, 300 g. ISBN: 9781398527577.