The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood
by Jeff Kinney
Puffin 2011
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- filmmaking
- creativity
- teamwork
- perseverance
- adaptation
- problem-solving
- humor
- following your dreams
About this book
This behind-the-scenes companion shows how Jeff Kinney’s hit book became a live-action movie, from casting Greg Heffley to building sets and filming favorite moments. Packed with photos, sketches, script pages, and Kinney’s trademark humor, it pulls back the curtain on how movies get made. It’s perfect for Wimpy Kid fans and curious readers who love learning how stories leap from page to screen. Kids enjoy the funny insider details, accessible explanations of movie magic, and the feeling of being on set with the cast and crew.
Setting: behind the scenes of a Hollywood film production (primarily on sets and locations for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie, early 2010s)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary right for my child?
Yes — The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.8, 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 filmmaking, creativity, teamwork.
How long does it take to read The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary takes around 1.8h to finish. The book has 18,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary 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 The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary?
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary has an AR reading level of 5.8, 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.