Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School

Jeff Kinney

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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!

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.

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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

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Book 10: Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Double Down
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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

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