"The Ella Diaries series explores the real issues girls face at school and home. Ella is resourceful, caring and real, and the writing is sharp and funny. With the requisite doodles, pros and cons lists, and just the right amount of snark, each book is it's own juicy diary." There are no torn pages nor writing in any of the books except the number of the book is written on the front cover of each book. The series is a popular one and geared towards ages 8-12.