Old School
Jeff Kinney
Old School
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jeff Kinney
The text is written at a 6th 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
In the latest installment of the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kidseries, author-illustrator Jeff Kinney brings the series back to its roots, as Greg starts a new school year and faces a challenge he never could've imagined. Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going 'old school' just too hard for a kid like Greg? Readers love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - the USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and #1 New York Timesbestsellers- 'In the publishing world Kinney is a rock star.' NPR's 'Backseat Book Club''Diary of a Wimpy Kidis bent on world domination.' Time magazine'One of the most successful children's series ever published.' Washington Post'A big hit with reluctant readers and anyone looking for a funny book.' School Library Journal
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Old School Level 0
Old School is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Old School works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Old School as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780670079087
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction