The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood
by Jeff Kinney
Puffin 2012
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- filmmaking and behind-the-scenes
- book-to-film adaptation
- creativity and design
- teamwork and collaboration
- problem-solving on set
- perseverance
- humor
- learning by doing
- celebrity and media
About this book
Jeff Kinney takes readers behind the scenes of the first three Diary of a Wimpy Kid live-action films, showing how his books were adapted for the screen. This revised and expanded 2012 edition features casting stories, script pages, storyboard sketches, set and costume designs, on-set anecdotes, and plenty of photos and original art, offering a humorous, insider look at the moviemaking process.
Setting: On the sets and locations of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid films, including studios and production offices in Hollywood and filming locations such as Vancouver, during the making of the first three movies (2010–2012).
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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 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.4, which is typical for 6th 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 and behind-the-scenes, book-to-film adaptation, creativity and design.
How long does it take to read The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary takes around 1.1h to finish. The book has 11,900 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 6.4, which places it at a 6th 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.