Nikki’s arch-nemesis, MacKenzie Hollister, leads the "Cute, Cool, and Popular" group and constantly plots to ruin Nikki's social life.
The series, written by Rachel Renée Russell and illustrated by her daughter Nikki Russell , is a #1 New York Times bestselling children's book series. It follows the daily life and misadventures of 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell as she navigates middle school, friendship, and her arch-nemesis. Core Series Books dork diaries books
: The popular girl and Nikki's main rival. leads the "Cute
The books follow Nikki Maxwell, a self-proclaimed “dork” who just started at a new private school, Westchester Country Day. Nikki documents her daily life in her illustrated diary, complete with doodles, comic strips, and lists. The central themes include: complete with doodles