Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker

Rachel Renee Russell

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Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rachel Renee Russell

Dork Diaries · Book 7

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Follow Nikki Maxwell as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school drama, friendship challenges, and crushes that make her heart race. With humor and honesty, she shares diary entries that reveal the funny and sometimes awkward moments of growing up. Perfect for anyone who’s ever felt like a dork in the world of school and young love!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include bullying, romantic content. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

What's Next in Dork Diaries?

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Book 8: Dork Diaries 7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star
Level 5Gentle

Content is lighter — Gentle vs this book's Mild

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Details

ISBN
HR26b02471c7
Type
Fiction