Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation by Rachel Renée Russell is the fourth hilarious instalment in the hugely popular Dork Diaries series, which has sold over 45 million copies worldwide. This bestselling children’s book blends humour, friendship drama, and middle school mishaps through the witty diary entries of the lovable and relatable Nikki Maxwell.
In this heartwarming and laugh-out-loud adventure, Nikki learns that her crush, Brandon, volunteers at a local animal shelter — and that it’s at risk of closing. Determined to help save it, Nikki and her best friends, Chloe and Zoey, decide to enter an ice skating competition to raise funds. But of course, Mackenzie Hollister, Nikki’s fashionable and scheming nemesis, is ready to sabotage their plans. With time running out and surprises in store, Nikki must find creative ways to outwit Mackenzie and protect both the shelter and Brandon’s secret.
Ideal for young readers aged 9–13 who love diary-style storytelling filled with humour, friendship, and school-life drama, Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation is a feel-good, fun-filled read that champions kindness and creativity.
