Tales From A Not So Happy Birthday by Rachel Renee Russell, It's Nikki Maxwell's birthday, and she and her BFFs Chole and Zoey have planned the most extraordinary event! The only problem is that Nikki's mom is not on board with the budget the girls propose. Will the girls pull off an epic event, or will it be a bust? Either way, this will be a party that Nikki will never forget. Book 13, from the Dork Diaries series. Hardcover, 272 pages. Recommended for ages 9 to 13 years old.