Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid Books in Order
Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid is a 3-book series by Jeff Kinney for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cruda Realidad / the Ugly Truth 2022 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Número 1 / Big Shot 2022 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Sin Pareja / the Third Wheel 2022 | Level 7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid (3 books by Jeff Kinney) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid Books
Cruda Realidad / the Ugly Truth
Jeff Kinney
Cruda Realidad / the Ugly Truth
Jeff Kinney
Número 1 / Big Shot
Jeff Kinney
Número 1 / Big Shot
Jeff Kinney
Sin Pareja / the Third Wheel
Jeff Kinney
Sin Pareja / the Third Wheel
Jeff Kinney
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Enjoy This Series in Other Languages
3 editions available in other languages.
es Spanish (3)
Cruda Realidad / the Ugly Truth
Jeff Kinney
Cruda Realidad / the Ugly Truth
Jeff Kinney
Número 1 / Big Shot
Jeff Kinney
Número 1 / Big Shot
Jeff Kinney
Sin Pareja / the Third Wheel
Jeff Kinney
Sin Pareja / the Third Wheel
Jeff Kinney
Questions about the Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid series
- What reading level is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid series?
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 6.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Cruda Realidad / the Ugly Truth (2022); Número 1 / Big Shot (2022); Sin Pareja / the Third Wheel (2022).
- What age is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diario del Wimpy Kid for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.