What reading level is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Diary of a Wimpy Kid appropriate for?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid have any content warnings?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is 224 pages.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Third Wheel

by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid · Book 7

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Greg faces a rollercoaster of emotions when his middle school Valentine’s dance throws him into an unexpected situation. Just when things seem awkward, a surprising twist pairs him with someone new, leaving his best friend Rowley feeling left out. It’s a funny and relatable look at friendship and school life from Greg’s funny diary entries.

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of Age HumorSchool Life

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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What's Next in Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Book 9: Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School

Level 5-6Gentle

Same content intensity — Gentle

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Level 6 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9781419705847
Pages: 224
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2012
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Humorous StoriesFamiliesMiddle SchoolsDiariesDance PartiesFamily LifeSchoolsBest FriendsFriendshipValentine's DayGreg HeffleyDiary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 07 The Third WheelDanceSpanish Language MaterialsMejores AmigosFicción JuvenilEstudiantes De La Escuela MediaEscuelasDía De San ValentínDanzaComics & Graphic NovelsSchool StoriesMiddle SchoolSchool DanceDateBest RriendsHeffley, GregLarge Type BooksLivres En Gros CaractèresLarge Print BooksFamilySiblingsBehavior

People

Greg HeffleyGreg Heffley. Rodrick Heffley. Manny Heffley. Rowley Jefferson. Susan Heffley. Holly Hills. Frank Heffley. Fregley.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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