Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In
Special Disney+ Cover Edition
by Jeff Kinney
Puffin Books 2022
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- sibling rivalry
- family dynamics
- middle school life
- friendship
- secrets
- embarrassment
- fitting in
- consequences
About this book
Greg Heffley heads back to school hoping to forget a summer disaster—but his older brother Rodrick knows the embarrassing secret and won’t let him off easy. Between band practice, school projects, and brotherly pranks, Greg scrambles to keep his reputation intact. Packed with cartoons and quick, funny chapters, this sequel is perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud school stories and reluctant readers. Great for kids who enjoy realistic humor about family and middle school life.
Setting: contemporary suburban middle school and home
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In right for my child?
Yes — Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include sibling rivalry, family dynamics, middle school life.
How long does it take to read Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In takes around 2.0h to finish. The book has 20,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In have an AR quiz?
Yes — Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In has an AR quiz available, worth 3 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 02. Rodrick Rules. TV Tie-In has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.