Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

5 Responses to “Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life”

1. Borntoteach says:

   April 19, 2010 at 5:03 am

   I selected up this book in utter disbelief that it so blatantly hackneyed the kids’ favorite Diary of a Wimpy Kid – take in, style of text and format, storyline, and characters. But, was it was unsuccessful in copying was the humor, authenticity in the language, and effectiveness of the illustrations that Diary of a Wimpy Kid is known for. Clearly, I will NOT be introducing this to the students in my class unless I am teaching a lesson on intellectual property.
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
2. Y. Torrence says:

   April 19, 2010 at 7:27 am

   I selected up this book for my 9 year ancient assuming it would be a girly version of wimpy kid. I wanted to preview it before I gave it to her and was shocked by the content in the first couple pages. The dilemna was the lack of a new iphone which “sucked”. The leader referred to the situation that celebrities would go to parties lacking wearing panties but they would never go lacking their cell phone. I stopped there and returned the book. Really inappropriate for a 3rd grader let alone a 6th grader in my opinion.
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
3. & BOOKS says:

   April 19, 2010 at 10:10 am

   Sadly enough this book classically illustrates the sign of the times…”content material” is that of an adult, not a minor child. This book is alarming, talking about brain washing and conditioning our children…this has to be it.

   Remember parents, your kids are children – NOT ADULTS.

   I sincerely reflect parents need to read the material they provide to their children, then they won’t be asking themselves, when the child is a teen…why the child rebels, withdraws, and shows small to no interest in their education and environment. As significant, the child does not respect their parents or adults. Why? Because the child has been betrayed and disrespected by their parents and additional adults. All relationships are reciprocal.
   
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
4. Kirk christopher says:

   April 19, 2010 at 12:23 pm

   the book was so cool, so amusing. I shared it with my friends.
   
   I can’t wait for the next book.
   Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
5. Reader of Tween Books says:

   April 19, 2010 at 2:56 pm

   As a parent of 3 young girls, I am quick to review books prior to giving them to my children to read. What made this book review unique is that I establish myself telling all of my adult girlfriends about the book and how it was so cool, captivating and creative. Of course I quickly passed this on to my children who couldn’t place it down once they ongoing. My girlfriends and I ongoing having chats about this book since its been unrestricted and are nervously awaiting a sequel. The additional day, I heard my spouse laughing and when I walked into the room, he was reading the book as well. My daughers are in like with the book and are asking me if there are products or additional websites dedicated to Nikki Maxwell. I’ll keep checking and hoping that additional material/online products are on the horizon. GREAT read for young girls! Its hilarious and appealing to all!!
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5