Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an excellent funny series that is mom/dad, kid and teacher tested and approved. Jeff Kinney, the author, uses a combination of text and hand drawn images to entertain and mesmerize kids of all ages.
This really is a great series!
Greg Heffley's Journal by Jeff Kinney
Greg Helfley is entering sixth grade and we're so lucky because we get to read all about his experiences in school where he and Rowley (Greg's best friend) hope to survive as undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily. Sample pages available.
Word Count: 19,784
Page Count: 224
Accelerated Reading level: 5.2 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 113950
Lexile: 950L
Note that the Spanish translations of the Wimpy Kid books can be found on there own list, here.
Rodrick Rules #2
Greg tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling every at his middle school about his humiliating summer vacation experience. Sample pages available.
Word Count: 20,165
Page Count: 224
Accelerated Reading level: 5.2 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 119441
Lexile: 910L
The Last Straw #3
Greg's father threatens to send him to military school because of his wimpy ways. Sample pages available.
Word Count: 21,084
Page Count: 224
Accelerated Reading level: 5.4 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 127979
Lexile: 970L
Dog Days #4Greg tries to spend summer vacation sensibly playing video games and watching television, while his mother has other ideas. Sample pages available.
Word Count: 19,591
Page Count: 224
Accelerated Reading level: 5.2 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 133167
Lexile: 1010L
The Ugly Truth #5Greg and Rowley fight, and his family tells him stop being such a slacker. Sample pages available.
Word Count: 18,979
Page Count: 224
Accelerated Reading level: 5.5 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 140879
Cabin Fever #6
While trying to earn money, Greg accidentally damages school property, and being the goofy kid he is, Greg concludes that he's a wanted man and that the police are looking for him. When a blizzard hits, he's stuck inside with little food and a lot of dread. Sample pages available.
Word Count: 20,757
Page Count: 224
Accelerated Reading level: 5.8 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 147741
The Third Wheel #7Love is in the air- but it's not necessarily for Greg?
Page Count: 224
Accelerated Reading level: 5.6 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 155305
YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED in the Spanish versions of these books, found on this list.
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