Dork Diaries Books in Order
Dork Diaries is a 17-book series by Rachel Renee Russell for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 17
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Dork Diaries Reading Order
All 17 Dork Diaries books, numbered in series order.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Dork Diaries 3 1/2 How to Dork Your Diary 2011 · Rachel Renée Russell | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All 2012 · Rachel Renée Russell | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 8 | Dork Diaries 7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 9 | Dork Diaries 8: Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 10 | Dork Diaries 9: Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 11 | Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter 2015 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 12 | Dork Diaries 11: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 13 | Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe 2017 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 14 | Dork Diaries 13: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 15 | Dork Diaries 14: Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 16 | Dork Diaries 16 Tales from a Not-So-Bratty Little Sister 2024 · Rachel Renée Russell | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 16 | Dork Diaries 15: Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Dork Diaries (17 books by Rachel Renee Russell) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Dork Diaries Books
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 3 1/2
Rachel Renée Russell
Dork Diaries 3 1/2
Rachel Renée Russell
Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
Rachel Renee Russell
Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All
Rachel Renée Russell
Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All
Rachel Renée Russell
Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 8: Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 8: Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 9: Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 9: Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen
Rachel Renee Russell
Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter
Rachel Renée Russell, Nikki Russell, Erin Russell
Tales From A Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter
Rachel Renée Russell, Nikki Russell, Erin Russell
Dork Diaries 11: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 11: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Secret Crush Catastrophe
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 13: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 13: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 14: Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 14: Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 16
Rachel Renée Russell
Dork Diaries 16
Rachel Renée Russell
Dork Diaries 15: Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure
Rachel Renee Russell
Dork Diaries 15: Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure
Rachel Renee Russell
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Questions about the Dork Diaries series
- What reading level is the Dork Diaries series?
- Dork Diaries books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 17 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Dork Diaries books?
- Read the Dork Diaries books in series order: Book 1: Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life; Book 2: Dork Diaries 2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl; Book 3: Dork Diaries 3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star; Book 4: Dork Diaries 3 1/2; Book 5: Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess; and 12 more.
- What age is the Dork Diaries series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Dork Diaries for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.