What reading level is Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School by Jeff Kinney is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 1020L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School appropriate for?

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

What genre is Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School is fiction. Part of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School have any content warnings?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School 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 - Old School?

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

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School

Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid · Book 9

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 Heffley is back at school and trying to navigate a world that seems to be going old school—without all the modern technology he’s used to. Between hilarious mishaps and unexpected challenges, Greg discovers that some things never change, even when everything else does. Get ready for another laugh-out-loud adventure with everyone's favorite middle schooler!

Themes

Humor Friendship Family Coming of AgeSchool 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.

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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

Data confidence: high

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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 10: Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Double Down

Level 5-6Gentle

Same content intensity — Gentle

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Level 6 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9781419717017
Pages: 224
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2015
Type: Fiction
Lexile: 1020L

Subjects

Spanish Language MaterialsDiariesFamily LifeElectronicsSpanish LanguageElectronicasNovelaVida FamiliarDiariosMateriales Lectura En Idioma EspanolCoolEpicFunnyHumorous StoriesFamiliesComics & Graphic NovelsMaturationDomestic RelationsFriendshipSchoolsDiary FictionGreg HeffleyDiary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 10 Old SchoolBrothersMiddle SchoolsLemonadeHeffley, GregLarge Type Books

People

Greg HeffleyRodrick HeffleyRowley JeffersonManny HeffleyFrank HeffleySusan HeffleyGreg's GrandpaRowley's MomRowley's Dadetc.

Places

Old-Timey Ice Cream ParlourUSUK

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School

About This Book

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