Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel | 2000 | Nikki Grimes | Buy |
| 2 | Rich | 2009 | Nikki Grimes | Buy |
| 3 | Almost Zero | 2010 | Nikki Grimes | Buy |
| 4 | Halfway to Perfect | 2012 | Nikki Grimes | Buy |
The Dyamonde Daniel series follows a strong-willed, curious third-grader through four books published between 2000 and 2012. Dyamonde is the kind of character who speaks her mind and looks out for others, and each book puts her in situations that test those qualities. Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel introduces her, while Rich, Almost Zero, and Halfway to Perfect continue her story.
Nikki Grimes wrote Dyamonde as a character who feels real rather than idealized. She deals with actual kid-sized problems, from figuring out what “rich” really means to coping with things that don’t go according to plan. The series has been popular in schools and libraries for its relatable protagonist and its honest treatment of childhood.