Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe

Rachel Renee Russell

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Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rachel Renee Russell

Dork Diaries · Book 13

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Follow the hilarious adventures of a middle school girl navigating the ups and downs of crushes, friendships, and everyday school drama. Filled with funny doodles and relatable moments, this diary-style story captures the chaos of growing up and trying to fit in. Perfect for readers who love humor and heart in their middle grade reads.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
5

What's Next in Dork Diaries?

Cover of Dork Diaries 13: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday
Book 14: Dork Diaries 13: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday
Level 5Gentle

Same content intensity — Gentle

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Details

ISBN
9781534405608
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Lexile
680L

Subjects

DorkCrushSchoolsMiddle SchoolsInfatuationDiariesLove

People

NikkiChloeZoeyMacKenzieBrandon

Places

Westchester Country Day middle school