With her internationally best-selling series, Rachel Renée Russell has created for girls what Jeff Kinney did for boys with The Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Nikki Maxwell, Queen of the Dorks, is back in a brand new instalment of the internationally bestselling series, now with 13 million copies in print worldwide.
After a bump on the head, Nikki has a wild dream in which she, her BFF’s Chloe and Zoey, her crush Brandon, and mean girl Mackenzie all end up playing the roles of some familiar classic fairy tale characters.
Will Nikki’s dream turn into a nightmare?
Find out more about DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK here.
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My 9 year old daughter got this book for her birthday and she absolutely loved it. It was read within a week, she loved it that much! Reading is very important, so as a mum The Dork Diaries is a great series of books, that also makes reading lots of fun. I highly recommend The Dork Diaries.
My daughter and I knew of the Dork Diaries but, had never read one before. Miss Eight started reading right away and didn’t want want to put the book down. I got told that yes she was enjoying the book, it was great and could I please stop interrupting so she could keep reading! I’d say this book is a winner!
The newest Dork Diaries book is a big hit with my 11yr old!!
This book just turned up an hour ago and I think the photo says it all about how excited my 11 year old daughter is to have the NEWEST Dork Diaries book in her hot little hands!
She hasn’t put the book down since I handed it over, is almost half way through and this is what she has to say about it…
“It’s really interesting and well written with EPIC pictures and a really good storyline and overall so far it’s AMAZING!”.
My 10 year will quite happily sit and have a read on her own. She loves this time to herself. I originally bought the book as a joke as she can be dorky sometimes but she fell in love. This is the start of her next book collection. All I can say is I am happy for her to read and she enjoys these books.
Since reading DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK by Rachel Renée Russell my eight year old is a mission to read the whole series. I think what appeals to her is the what that it is written, being journal entries, the large print and the funny illustrations. She has re-read this book a few times now however, I still hear her chuckling to herself as she reads.
Miss Eight recognised the brand of Dork Diaries from school but had never actually read any of the books in the series until now. She enjoyed reading DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK so much that she download all the other books extracts to read. Miss Eight rated this book a 4.5 out of 5 saying that is was funny and dramatic, giving it a big thumbs up.
My 8 year old daughter loved this book. She read it cover to cover, in one sitting. She rated it a 10/10, saying it was hilarious and really enjoyed the pictures. Miss 8 is now very keen to read the rest of the Dork Diary series. I’d highly recommend this book to other parents with kids of a similar age.
From the mouth of my babe:
It was pretty fun, but not as good as some of the other books in the series. Nikki’s dream where she’s in a fairy-tale world was kind of cool, and I liked the funny parts, but the story felt like I’d read something similar before. I was hoping for more surprises or new things to happen.
The drawings are still really awesome and made the book fun to read, but the story just didn’t grab my attention as much as other Dork Diaries books. I still like Nikki and her adventures, but this one wasn’t my favorite.
My daughter has got a whole collection of these and they have kept her entertained and intrigued for hours at a time. The style is fun and engaging and great for inspiring creativity. She shares her collection with friends and loves to see what new ones are coming out. These have an aspect of “comic style” and she especially enjoys this. These are highly recommend and a keeper .
My niece loves the Dork Diaries. It is like reading a diary, and quite different from the usual books they read. It’s funny and is great as it encourages kids to read. There is a whole series of dork books for them to enjoy. Be a great Christmas gift fo her.
A good overall read for the kids. I personally don’t think the word dork is necessary as so many children get bullied and called dorks. The kids tend to love books from this brand and series though and reading is important so it wins for me. There’s a few like this in the Xmas stocking for this year and going to give some to my nephews and cousin. Thanks Mouths of mums for posting options for reviews to make decisions easier
Well judging by the group of girls all huddled around in a circle giggling and laughing and reading out their favourite section then having a huge discussion about the book, I would say it’s a winner. I must admit I do not like the giving of children or groups names like dork, nerds or academics etc but if a book can get children reading and loving it I’m all for it. The girls loved the fact that they felt like they had stumbled onto someone’s private diary and was secretly reading it also the fact that it was that well written it could well have been there life and diary. They thought the book was more suited to the age bracket of 8-10 maybe 11 and they rated it a 4.5 out of 5.
Dorktastic.
DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK was the first book from the Dork Dairies series that my daughter read. From there she had gone on to read the whole series.
Overall, I think it is the way the Dork Daires are written and presented that make it a hit with independent readers.
The font is large, the writing format used is dairy entries, making the book easy to put down or pick up as required, and there are lots of illustrations.
For parents with tween girls in particular, who are wanting to get their kids to read more,
DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK is a good start.
My daughter loves the Dork Diaries. They are always requested for her birthday or Christmas. As I love reading myself I like to see the enjoyment my daughter gets from reading the Dork Diaries collection and way she is always eager to tell me what it entails. I always encourage her love of reading as I think it is very important.
My eldest daughter has loved reading DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK. My youngest is now an independent reader and has started reading this book.
For parents wanting to encourage their daughters reading the dork diaries are a wondeful place to start.
Since reviewing DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK, I am much more familiar with the brand and Miss Nine has read the whole series.
My 10 year will quite happily sit and have a read on her own. She loves this time to herself. I originally bought the book as a joke as she can be dorky sometimes but she fell in love. This is the start of her next book collection. All I can say is I am happy for her to read and she enjoys these books.
My two girls have both read this book and have enjoyed immensely.
You know it must be funny when you hear them chuckling out loud.
The text is large and easily read and it is written in a diary entry format so it is easy to stop and start without losing your place.
The illustrations also add to the story, usually being very amusing.
Since reading DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK my girls have gone on to read more books from the series.
My 8 year old daughter is an avid reader, and the dork diaries series are books she could not put down and has read over and over. She says they are very funny. My 7 year old daughter who is not quite as confindant a reader as her sister has also loved reading these books. Great books for all ages, Mum might just have to read them too and see what all the fuss is about!
My 9 year old daughter got this book for her birthday and she absolutely loved it. It was read within a week, she loved it that much! Reading is very important, so as a mum The Dork Diaries is a great series of books, that also makes reading lots of fun. I highly recommend The Dork Diaries.
My daughter and I had heard of the Dork Diaries before reviewing this book but, had never read one before. She has now read must of the series.
Whenever Miss (now) nine gets hold of a dork diaries book, she starts reading right away and wants to read it cover to cover in one sitting.
The dork diaries is most definitely one of her favourite series to read and often looks for other titles when at our local library,
I applied to review books for Mom’s and was overjoyed to be chosen to review the book ‘YOU’. ‘Dork Diaries’ was also on the list. I have read the reviews for ‘Dork Diaries’ and it seems the book is a brilliant read. I have decided to get the book for the kids.
Since reading DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK by Rachel Renée Russell my eight year old is a mission to read the whole series. I think what appeals to her is the what that it is written, being journal entries, the large print and the funny illustrations. She has re-read this book a few times now however, I still hear her chuckling to herself as she reads.
Child one got this for Christmas after reading the reviews. Miss 13 said she was too old for it but was very happy to sit down and read it. Saying afterwards that it was the best one she has read in the series.
Master 11 loved this as again it shows him that it is ok to be him and that it is fine not to be like everyone else
Master 7 loves them and they are so easy to follow for him and he finds that he gets a lot out of them.
Love the fact I can get one series off books that 3 totally different children love to read
Miss Eight recognised the brand of Dork Diaries from school but had never actually read any of the books in the series until now. She enjoyed reading DORK DIARIES: ONCE UPON A DORK so much that she download all the other books extracts to read. Miss Eight rated this book a 4.5 out of 5 saying that is was funny and dramatic, giving it a big thumbs up.
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‘A Beautiful Adelaide Blend With A Lighter Alcohol Content!’
For lighter wines that still taste like the real deal, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened range is quickly becoming a go-to. These bottles bring all the flavour with noticeably less alcohol, which is why everyone’s falling in love with them.
Best SIPS’ Chapel Hill Enlightened Wines review team put the Rosé and Pinot Grigio through their paces, and the feedback was unanimous: both are fresh, light and perfect for summer sipping without the unwanted morning crogginess.
A rosé with summer written all over it
Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Rosé is bright, crisp and fruity, hitting all the right notes without tipping into the “too sweet” zone. It’s the kind of bottle you reach for at a casual barbecue or any get-together where you want something delicious but easygoing.
It’s exactly this balance of lightness and full flavour in an affordable bottle that has so many fans raving.
“Light, refreshing and honestly just feels like a little moment of peace in a glass. The flavour is this perfect mix of crisp + fruity without being too sweet — literally the kind of rosé you can sip while you finally sit down after a long day.”
A summer staple … on the lighter side
“Too many of these low alcohol wines just don’t taste enough like the real deal-but this is a sure fire exception. Beautifully refreshing, with a touch of sweetness that’s not overwhelming. A gorgeous colour too, which is a bonus- after all, we also drink either our eyes! Add into the mix a reasonable price point- this rose is a winner!”
“I love a nice glass of Rosé and the Chapel Hill Enlightened Rosé did not disappoint! It’s really light and refreshing and tastes like a really expensive wine. I love that this wine is really affordable, so I can enjoy a beautiful Rosé without breaking the bank more often. Definitely give this one a try!”
If your warm-weather wine rack needs an affordable new staple, this is it.
A Pinot Grigio you’ll be buying again (and again!)
For the white lovers, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Pinot Grigio is a solid everyday white that ticks all the boxes: crisp, clean, food-friendly and affordable.
Our taste-testers repeatedly praised how balanced and versatile it feels, whether chilled on its own or alongside simple meals and casual gatherings.
“We love a white to pair with our spring/summer lunches and especially our seafood. This option ticked all the boxes …”
A versatile sip you’ll keep reaching for
“I enjoyed the first sip to the last of this Pinot. Anything with pear and citrus is something I want to try and this lived up to that, but with a lighter alcohol content – which I appreciate! Enjoyed over dinner, it paired really nicely with the food I was eating. This wine is something I’d happily recommend to others.”
“The wine offered just the right balance of fruity flavours – fresh and vibrant, but never overpowering or too sharp. It paired beautifully with both our light lunches and dinner, making every meal feel a bit more special. I also appreciated how crisp and refreshing it tasted, perfect for unwinding and enjoying good company. Definitely a Pinot Grigio I’d reach for again.”
Your lower-alcohol go-to
The team rates Enlightened wines 4.34 out of 5 and recommends them for anyone on the hunt for flavour-forward wine with less alcohol. They’re bright, modern and made for the kind of moments where you’d love a glass, but still want to feel good afterwards.
The warmer weather tends to make alcohol go to my head faster – I’m not a big drinker, but just for that reason I’d seriously consider a low alcohol wine. The Pinot Grigio particularly sound as if I might enjoy it. I might well buy a bottle or two for Christmas.
Looks delicious, would be keen to try their wines based off the reviews. Love anything local and the light wine is just an extra win – low alcohol content would be fab for nights with friends where we all still have to drive home afterwards so would be buying for that type of event!
Chapel Hill Wines do have quite a good reputation. I like the fact that it is low alcohol content. Personally, I like a very sweet wine but many would like these as they are not so sweet. I wish them well with sales and think it’s good they are doing something about lowering alcohol level.
Thanks for sharing this review. It sounds that the taste is good, the price is good and the alcohol content is really low indeed. I do like the fact that they’re light. One of the things I don’t like when you’re drinking a couple of glasses that it fills you up and it affects your appetite
I just asked the forum for recommendations on zero alcohol, but this is an attractive option as well! I do enjoy a Rose, so will try this one after all the positive reviews. It’s a shame they don’t have a sparkling in their collection yet! Would have been prefect for all the celebrating at this time of year.
I dislike rose, but the pinot grigio sounds like it might suit me. To be honest, the alcohol content doesn’t bother me all that much – I rarely drink more than a glass or two anyway – but it would probably be nice from a general health point of view to know I’m consuming less alcohol.
This sounds like the perfect glass. I do love being able to have a few drinks and not be all over the place about me. And as a bubbly girlie from Adelaide myself, I’m sure I’ll find a lot to like about this drop. Crisp and not too sweet, I’m sold and will have to try it.
It was the first time for me hearing about the chapel hill brand. And i still recall when i picked up the Pinot Grigio from my local, the staff there actually stopped me and said i picked a winner! She said that it was probably the best Pinot they had available to sell.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Chapel Hill wines and the reviews are always good. I like that they have low alcohol range as I like to have a few glasses when I finally get to have one. Not being too sweet is a bonus that suits me well.
The idea of having a lower alcohol content wine without compromising taste is really exciting. There’s nothing worse than feeling “under the weather” from the effects of alcohol. This lovely wine ticks all the boxes, lower alcohol and a refreshing flavour. I’m keen to get the Pinot Grigio in my cart and into my fridge!
This wine sounds delightful and really refreshing to enjoy on a summer afternoon. I love that it tastes fresh and crisp and still has the same punch as other wine. It sounds like an absolute delight. I will have to give it a try next time i am at the bottle shop looking for some wine.
9:52 am
Great book!
10:37 am
This book is a winner!
7:03 pm
The newest Dork Diaries book is a big hit with my 11yr old!!
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Dork diaries party time
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sounds awesome and looks great
7:32 am
Now wants to read the series!
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Fascinating Interesting Funny Read
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A big thumbs up
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Recommended reading!
10:09 am
This is the best book I have ever read!
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Mid range addition
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All part of my daughters reading journey
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Dorks rule
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Good overall!
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It's a winner.
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A winning format
11:17 pm
Daughters long time favourite
10:22 pm
A great read
9:49 pm
Dork diaries party time
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Amusing story!
12:31 pm
My daughter loves these books
9:52 am
Great book!
8:53 pm
Has now read most of the series!
1:49 pm
sounds awesome and looks great
11:29 am
Great book
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Dork Diaries
7:32 am
Now wants to read the series!
3:11 pm
Fascinating Interesting Funny Read
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Well Loved
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A big thumbs up
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