Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14)
by Jeff Kinney
Puffin 2019
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family
- change
- resilience
- home and belonging
- friendship
- humor out of everyday life
- growing up
About this book
Greg Heffley’s life gets turned upside down when his family decides to renovate their house. What starts as a simple home improvement project quickly spirals into chaos with unexpected problems and laugh-out-loud disasters. Greg has to cope with change, mess, and big decisions, all while trying to keep his sanity. Packed with Jeff Kinney’s signature cartoons and humor, this one is perfect for fans who love fast, funny reads.
Setting: present-day suburban neighborhood, primarily the Heffley home and town
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14) right for my child?
Yes — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14) is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.3, 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 family, change, resilience.
How long does it take to read Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14) takes around 2.0h to finish. The book has 19,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14) 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: Wrecking Ball (Book 14)?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (Book 14) has an AR reading level of 5.3, 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.