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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre: Young Adult / Humour / Realistic Fiction

Book Review:
''Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess'' is the hilarious fourth book in the Dork Diaries series, and it's another winner from Rachel Renée Russell! This book is full of laugh-out-loud moments, relatable teenage drama, and the wonderful illustrations that fans of the series have come to love.

Nikki Maxwell is back with more diary entries, and this time she's decided to participate in an Ice-Skate-a-Thon to raise money for a good cause. The only problem? She can't skate! With the help of her BFFs, Chloe and Zoey, she tries to learn, but things don't go as planned. Her crush, Brandon, is also participating, which adds both excitement and nervousness. Meanwhile, the mean girl Mackenzie is up to her usual tricks, trying to make Nikki's life miserable.

What makes this book special is its combination of humor and heart. Nikki's awkwardness and determination are both funny and inspiring. The book explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and staying true to yourself even when things are tough. The ice-skating disaster scenes are particularly hilarious, with Nikki's attempts at skating leading to one comedic disaster after another.

The diary format with doodles and illustrations makes the book accessible and engaging, especially for reluctant readers. The illustrations capture the humor and emotion of the story perfectly. The book also includes ''Nikki's Tips for a Perfect Ice-Skate-a-Thon,'' which adds a fun interactive element.

This book is perfect for readers aged 9-13 who enjoy humorous stories, relatable characters, and books about friendship and growing up. It's a must-read for fans of the Dork Diaries series and newcomers alike!

Highly recommended for: Dork Diaries fans, readers aged 9-13, anyone who enjoys funny and heartwarming stories, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!