Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess (Skating Sensation)

Dork Diaries Series

Author: Rachel Renee Russell

Book 4 in the Dork Diaries series

Pages: 288

Published: 2012

Age: 9+

Nikki Maxwell isn't at all surprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. He's such a sweet guy - of course he wants to help those adorable puppies! Then Brandon tells her that the shelter is in danger of closing, and Nikki knows she can't let that happen. Especially when she discovers a shocking secret about Brandon that makes keeping that shelter open more important than ever. So Nikki and her friends Chloe and Zoey enter an ice skating competition to help raise money for the shelter, but (big surprise) Mackenzie has to stick her nose in and cause trouble so that she can be the one to swoop in and steal the show. No way will Nikki let that happen: she'll just have to come up with some extra creative ideas this time!

Please Note: This book has also been published under the title Skating Sensation

About the Dork Diaries Series

Reading age: 9+ years

This series should be read in order.

It's 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' for girls in this hilarious series of illustrated novels!

'Dork Diaries' follows eighth grader Nikki Maxwell as she chronicles through text and sketches her move to a snooty new school; her epic battle with her mother for a smartphone; her enthusiasm for drawing and art; and a love/hate fascination with the new school's queen bee, a girl named Mackenzie, who becomes Nikki's rival in a school-wide art competition. Nikki writes about friendships, crushes, popularity, and family with a unique and fresh voice that still conveys a universal authenticity. Nikki's sketches throughout her diary add humour and interest to the books, which will be a surefire hit with tween girl readers.