Books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Loved Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney? Here are 10 books with the same pull, and why each one fits.
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- 1The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz PichonLike Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this doodle-filled school journal turns homework avoidance, annoying relatives, and everyday embarrassment into quick laughs.
- 2Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading
Tommy GreenwaldLike Diary of a Wimpy Kid, it features a scheming, schoolwork-averse boy, short illustrated chapters, and funny consequences for trying to dodge responsibility.
- 3Planet Tad
Planet Tad
Tim CarvellLike Diary of a Wimpy Kid, its illustrated journal captures a middle-school boy’s misguided ambitions, awkward friendships, and comic family frustrations.
- 4Loser List (the Loser List, Book 1)
Loser List (the Loser List, Book 1)
H. N. KowittLike Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this illustrated school comedy follows a status-conscious boy whose attempts to escape humiliation only create bigger problems.
- 5My Life as a Book
My Life as a Book
Janet TashjianLike Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this illustrated story pairs a mischievous boy's funny perspective with parental battles, reluctant reading, and plans that backfire.
- 6The Tapper Twins Go to War (with Each Other)
The Tapper Twins Go to War (with Each Other)
Geoff RodkeyLike Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this school-and-family comedy makes escalating sibling revenge hilarious, using pictures, messages, and competing accounts.
- 7The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
Tom AnglebergerLike Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this doodle-filled account mines middle-school awkwardness, popularity worries, and embarrassing mishaps for quick laughs.
- 8Frindle
Frindle
Andrew ClementsA funny, lighthearted school story about a clever kid's classroom rebellion, with the same everyday middle-grade humor and quick pacing.
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