What reading level is the Dork Diaries series?

The Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russell is at a Grades 4.5–5 reading level (average Grade 5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 17 books in the series.

What order should I read the Dork Diaries books?

The Dork Diaries series has 17 books in order: 1. Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, 2. Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl, 3. Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star, 4. Dork Diaries 3 1/2, 5. Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess, and 12 more.

What age is the Dork Diaries series appropriate for?

The Dork Diaries series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.2/5.

Dork Diaries Books in Order

17 books by Rachel Renee Russell. Reading level: Grades 4.5–5. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

Books

Grades 4.5–5

Reading Level

1.2/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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Dork Diaries Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
Book 1	Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 2	Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 3	Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 4	Dork Diaries 3 1/2 Rachel Renée Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 5	Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 6	Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All Rachel Renée Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 7	Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Mild
Book 8	Dork Diaries 7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 9	Dork Diaries 8: Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Mild
Book 10	Dork Diaries 9: Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 11	Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter Rachel Renée Russell, Nikki Russell, Erin Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 12	Dork Diaries 11: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Mild
Book 13	Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 14	Dork Diaries 13: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
Book 15	Dork Diaries 14: Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Mild
Book 16	Dork Diaries 15: Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure Rachel Renee Russell	Level 5	Gentle
—	Dork Diaries 16 Rachel Renée Russell	Level 4-5	Gentle