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Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life Full-Colour Edition
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life is the series’ first diary in a full-colour edition, with new illustrations accompanying Nikki Maxwell’s school-life drama, tears and humour. The listing describes it as aimed at a modern middle-school audience.
At a glance
- New full-colour illustrations distinguish this edition of the series opener.
- Follows Nikki Maxwell through middle-school drama, with humour and diary-style storytelling.
- The listing gives a reading age of 9 years and up.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The refreshed full-colour artwork offers a visual change for readers familiar with the series or an inviting entry point for new readers.
- A 384-page story gives young readers a substantial illustrated book.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Children's UK |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 20 Nov. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| Reading age | 9 years and up |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1398557840 |
| Weight listed | 385 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.98 x 20.32 cm |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
74% 74% - 4 stars
13% 13% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
5% 5%
Aggregate ratings lean positive, with a majority in the five-star category, but the rating distribution also includes lower-star responses. This gives a favourable yet not unanimous signal. Without written customer feedback, it cannot establish what readers liked or disliked about the full-colour artwork or story.
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