Kid Reviews of Dork Diaries 12: Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe

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Kids Say

age 11+

Based on 30 kid reviews

Kids say this book is a mix of love drama and humor that appeals to younger readers, but it has drawn criticism for its unrealistic portrayal of middle school life and shallow character development. Many reviewers feel that the protagonist is a poor role model, often obsessed with boys and social dramas, which can perpetuate harmful stereotypes about teenage girls.

  • love drama
  • unrealistic portrayal
  • poor role model
  • shallow characters
  • humor appeal
  • stereotypes
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