Dork Diaries
— Lexile Level 750L —
— Lexile Level 750L —
Dork Diaries, a comedy fiction book by Rachel Renée Russell, is a fantastic read. The story is about a friendly teenager named Nikki Maxwell, who is new to her school. Alongside her best friends, Chloe and Zoey, she goes on wacky adventures, using words and drawings to write about her daily life. However, someone is out there to make her life miserable, and Nikki must stand up for herself.
Has any book ever made you jump inside? Well, that is what Dork Diaries did to me! The journal format pulls you right into the story, showing Nikki's real thoughts and a heartwarming friendship. It isn't just a story; it might even help you in real life. I highly recommend it to anyone, especially if you are feeling uncomfortable in school. It teaches you how to stand up for yourself if you are getting bullied. Now, it's your turn to dive into this book!
— Lexile Level 630 —
Ten-year-old Evan Treski is shocked when he learns that his eight-year-old sister, Jessie, is skipping a grade and joining his class. Evan is upset, so he decides to start a lemonade stand without Jessie, even though selling lemonade is her favorite thing to do. Jessie ends up opening her own lemonade stand across the street. Soon, the two siblings compete to see who can earn the most money in a competition called “The Lemonade War”. Who will win the Lemonade War? Who will become the Lemonade King? Read The Lemonade War to find out!
I recommend The Lemonade War because it is a funny book that teaches important lessons about family and teamwork. I think anyone who likes fun competitions and adventure will enjoy this book.