The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
The Next Chapter
by Jeff Kinney
Abrams 2017
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- filmmaking
- teamwork
- creativity
- perseverance
- problem-solving
- humor
- adaptation
- family
About this book
Jeff Kinney takes readers behind the scenes of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul movie, showing how a big-screen comedy comes together. Packed with photos, sketches, storyboards, and funny anecdotes, this movie diary explains stunts, props, casting, and on-set surprises in a kid-friendly way. It’s perfect for Wimpy Kid fans and budding filmmakers who love learning how things work. The upbeat tone and humor make it an engaging read for middle grade readers.
Setting: behind the scenes on movie sets and on-location shoots across the United States, present day
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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 6.2, 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, teamwork, creativity.
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 12,000 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 2 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 6.2, 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.