Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid Books in Order
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid is a 3-book series by Jeff Kinney for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 3
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.7
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid Reading Order
All 3 Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid books, numbered in series order.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid:Rowley Jefferson’s journal Rowley Jefferson's Journal 2019 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure 2019 | Level 6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2021 | Level 6 | 9-12 | Mild |
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 an Awesome Friendly Kid (3 books by Jeff Kinney) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1.7/5. 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 an Awesome Friendly Kid Books
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid:Rowley Jefferson’s journal
Jeff Kinney
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid:Rowley Jefferson’s journal
Jeff Kinney
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure
Jeff Kinney
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure
Jeff Kinney
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney
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Questions about the Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid series
- What reading level is the Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid series?
- Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid books?
- Read the Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid books in series order: Book 1: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid:Rowley Jefferson’s journal; Book 2: Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure; Book 3: Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories.
- What age is the Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Diary of an Awesome Friendly 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.