- Illustrated Chapter Books
- Ages 9–12
- Comedy
The Unfamous Diaries of Daisy Brewster: The Drama Queens
Book 2 of 3 in The Unfamous Diaries of Daisy BrewsterView the full series
Daisy's doodle-filled diary series continues as her celebrity cousin Maxxy hogs the spotlight (and Daisy's bedroom) while Daisy pours everything into the school drama club's big opening night.
- Best for9–12
- FormatIllustrated
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Comedic
- Conversational
- Epistolary
Tone
- Funny
- Warm
- Irreverent
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
The sparkling diary series continues in The Drama Queens. Daisy is back at school, but her super-celebrity cousin Maxxy is STILL sharing her room while filming a new TV show, and Daisy's mum is always on set. Her dad is buried in work and her brother Leo is being a teenage tyrant, so the only thing keeping Daisy calm is drama club. With just weeks until the big opening night, Daisy pours everything into her performance, but a diva-ish Maxxy, sudden strange feelings about her floppy-haired co-star Olivier, a giant spot on her chin, and gossiping girls angling for Maxxy's attention all threaten to derail the show. Told through Daisy's funny, list-strewn, doodle-packed diary, this is a warm, laugh-out-loud read for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries, about staying true to yourself when everyone else wants a piece of the fame.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
A 9-12 independent read that builds on book one with the same short, doodle-strewn diary entries. Confident younger readers manage it easily; the school-play and first-crush threads give tweens more to enjoy. Shares happily from about 8.
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- Best fit · 9–12
- Read aloud · 8–11
- Independent · 9–12
Prose load
Light
Visual support
Moderate
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Workable
Works well for
- Reading together
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
3 / 5 · Workable
Sensitive-child
4 / 5 · Good fit
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- Funny diary
- Reluctant readers
- School stories
- Friendship
Avoid if
- Wants high stakes adventure
Particularly good for children who are…
- Making friends
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
Daisy's put-upon diary voice is hilarious as she battles a diva cousin, a mega spot before the big show and confusing new feelings about her co-star. The doodles and lists make every page a quick, funny hit.
- Proving yourself
- Friendship and belonging
- Being understood finally
Why parents love it
A reliably funny, illustration-packed diary that keeps reluctant readers turning pages, with gentle notes about self-worth and staying grounded when fame is all around. An easy next step for anyone who loved book one.
- Shared humour
- Quick to read
In the series
The Unfamous Diaries of Daisy Brewster.
3 books · open the series →
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Come into this from…
Easier or preparing reads — perfect lead-ins.
Where to go next…
Escalation reads — a step up in scale, silliness, or stakes.
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