Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)
by Jeff Kinney
Abrams 2021
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- popularity and social status
- fitting in
- family life
- peer pressure
- embarrassment and humor
- self-identity
About this book
Greg Heffley starts middle school and quickly discovers it’s a minefield of popularity contests, awkward moments, and older kids who already seem grown up. Told through diary entries and cartoon sketches, his misadventures with best friend Rowley keep the laughs coming while capturing the ups and downs of growing up. This is a great pick for reluctant readers and anyone who enjoys humor, school stories, and comics-style storytelling. Fans love the quick pace, relatable voice, and laugh-out-loud situations.
Setting: modern suburban middle school and home over one school year
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) right for my child?
Yes — Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) 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 friendship, popularity and social status, fitting in.
How long does it take to read Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) takes around 2.0h to finish. The book has 19,784 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) 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 (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Special Disney+ Cover Edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1) 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.