What reading level is Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 970L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw appropriate for?

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

What genre is Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw?

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

Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw have any content warnings?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw 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. The Last Straw?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney is 217 pages (approximately 21,084 words).

Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw

Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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

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 McDonald faces the ups and downs of family life and school challenges with a mix of humor and heart. When a forgotten holiday tradition returns, the McDonald family discovers the joy of giving in secret, turning their winter woes into warm moments. Laugh along as Greg navigates the tricky path of growing up and getting along with those closest to him.

Themes

Family Friendship HumorDiaryMiddle School

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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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

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

217 pages

21,084 words

2h 21m read-aloud

ISBN: 9780810970687
Pages: 217
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2009
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 21,084
Lexile: 970L
Read-Aloud: ~2h 21m
Text Density: Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Middle SchoolsSchoolsFamily LifeDiariesHumorous StoriesFamiliesParent-Child RelationsSchool StoriesFriendsHumorous FictionMemorialsFort Worth LibraryFriendshipBrothersVacations?t?Romans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseAdolescentsJournaux IntimesRomans, NouvellesÉcolesFamillesFrèresR?cits HumoristiquesVacancesCourageAmistadNovelaEscuelasDeportesNovela NorteamericanaNovela CostumbristaÉcoles MoyennesRécits HumoristiquesParent and ChildSocializationChildrenChildInterpersonal RelationsParents Et EnfantsSocialisationEnfantsComics & Graphic NovelsAmerican LiteratureAutomobile Travel

People

GregGreg Heffley

Places

USUK

Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw

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