Book Series · 13 Books

Dear Dumb Diary Books

In order from Let's Pretend This Never Happened to Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe.

Let's Pretend This Never Happened
Dear Dumb Diary, My Pants Are Haunted!
Am I the Princess or the Frog?
Never Do Anything, Ever
Dear Dumb Diary,
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Let's Pretend This Never Happened
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

Let's Pretend This Never Happened

By Jim Benton

Jamie navigates school drama and family chaos with humor and wit. Can she survive her diary-worthy dilemmas?

112 pages· 8,677 words· Est. 58 min read
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Summary: Jamie Kelly's diary reveals her hilarious struggles with school rival Angeline and a chaotic family visit. As she navigates the perils of popularity and a troll-like cousin, Jamie's witty observations and candid confessions promise laughter and surprises. Will she outsmart her nemesis, or will her plans backfire? Dive into her world to discover if she can handle the chaos or if her mom's casserole will end up in Wheretheheckistan. Join Jamie on her comedic journey through the ups and downs of middle school life.
The complete set

Dear Dumb Diary Series

13 books · Published 2004–2016

Let's Pretend This Never Happened
Series
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$759

Let's Pretend This Never Happened

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

Jamie navigates school drama and family chaos with humor and wit. Can she survive her diary-worthy dilemmas?

Dear Dumb Diary, My Pants Are Haunted!
Series
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$759

Dear Dumb Diary, My Pants Are Haunted!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

A pair of thrift-shop jeans with a haunting twist disrupts Jamie's life.

Am I the Princess or the Frog?
Series
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$759

Am I the Princess or the Frog?

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

Middle school chaos: unrequited crushes and diary confessions.

Never Do Anything, Ever
Series
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$759

Never Do Anything, Ever

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

Jamie navigates school drama, betrayal, and a quest for inner beauty. Can she win love and stay true to herself?

Dear Dumb Diary,
Series
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$759

Dear Dumb Diary,

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

Jamie wonders if adults lose humor like teeth. Why doesn't Mr. VanDoy smile?

Dear Dumb Diary, The Problem with Here Is That It's Where I'm From
Series
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$759

Dear Dumb Diary, The Problem with Here Is That It's Where I'm From

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

A new girl challenges Jamie's idea of perfection at Mackerel Middle School.

It's Not My Fault I Know Everything
Series
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$759

It's Not My Fault I Know Everything

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

A diary reveals past blunders and a sudden leap to wisdom. What changed?

Never Underestimate Your Dumbness
Series
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Never Underestimate Your Dumbness

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

Jamie's diary reveals Angeline's dumbest, strawberry-scented antics yet.

That's What Friends Aren't For
Series
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$759

That's What Friends Aren't For

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

A secret diary reveals unexpected friendships and hilarious dilemmas.

The Worst Things in Life Are Also Free
Series
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The Worst Things in Life Are Also Free

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Summer mischief unfolds as middle schoolers team up for a risky plan.

Me
Series
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$674

Me

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A secret diary reveals the hilarious trials of dealing with a perfect frenemy.

Okay, So Maybe I Do Have Superpowers
Series
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$674

Okay, So Maybe I Do Have Superpowers

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Jamie gains the power to understand boys, uncovering strange secrets at school.

Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe
Series
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$1248

Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Middle schoolers scheme to get rich with a food idea. Will it succeed?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Dear Dumb Diary series?

There are 13 books in the Dear Dumb Diary series. It began with Let's Pretend This Never Happened in 2004, and the newest book, Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe, was published in 2016.

What ages are the Dear Dumb Diary books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Dear Dumb Diary book is the longest?

Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe is the longest book in the series at 20,511 words (224 pages).

Which Dear Dumb Diary book is the shortest?

Let's Pretend This Never Happened is the shortest at 8,677 words (112 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Dear Dumb Diary to life.

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Jim Benton

Author & Illustrator

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