'Rachel’s voice is entirely teen authentic in its self-centeredness. 'It’s laugh-out-loud funny and one of the most fun books I’ve read all year.'an inspiring book for anyone who has ever been bullied.' - Justine

This realistic read is likely to appeal to middle schoolers and reluctant readers.' ' - School Library Journal 'Rachel’s situation and feelings ring true.

The quick pace and creative storyline will attract those in the mood for an undemanding, light read.' - Kirkus Reviews 'Staniszewski neatly captures the pain of a shy young girl with newly separated parents. 'Confidently addressing a number of common tween troubles that include bullying, parental divorce, and peer pressure, Staniszewski introduces a determined eighth-grader desperate to get her separated parents back together in this humorous problem novel.' ' - Publishers Weekly

diary book series for reluctant readers.

'Holy fried onion rings! Fun from beginning to end.'-Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of 11 Birthdays and The Candymakers And when her crush offers to pay her to spy on his girlfriend, Rachel has to decide if she's willing to get her hands dirty. Her formerly boring diary is now filled with juicy secrets. As maid to some of the most popular kids in school, Rachel suddenly has all the dirt on the 8th grade in-crowd.

After all, becoming a maid is definitely not going to help her already loserish reputation.īut Rachel picks up more than smelly socks on the job. Which is even worse than working for her mother's new cleaning business. But she kinda, sorta stole $287.22 from her college fund that she's got to pay back ASAP or her mom will ground her for life. Rachel can't believe she has to give up her Saturdays to scrubbing other people's toilets. The first book in Anna Staniszewski's award-winning YA best selling book series: The Dirt Diaries!Ī hilarious tale about the weight of responsibility that comes from a secret-filled diary.

The dirt diary