If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid....

Try these books if you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Updated December 12, 2022
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The terrible two
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
It's prankster against prankster in the first book of the hilarious New York Times bestselling series by Mac Barnett and Jory John!   Miles Murphy is known for one thing and one thing only: pranking.   He's the best...
Let's pretend this never happened
Benton, Jim
Paper Book
Take a peek inside the diaries of Jamie Kelly! She's cool (sometimes), nice (mostly), and funny (always). Kid-friendly humor & art, along w/JKBenton's signature style make this series a standout!Read the hilarious, candid (& sometimes mean) diaries of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything in her...
Home sweet motel
Grabenstein, Chris
Paper Book
"Outrageous hijinks and nonstop hilarity--five-stars!" --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series From the bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author with James Patterson of I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters, comes a hilarious...
The 13-story treehouse.
Griffiths, Andy, 1961-
Paper Book
Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around...
Rumple Buttercup : a story of bananas, belonging, and being yourself
Gubler, Matthew Gray 1980-
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler. This charming and inspiring story is the perfect gift for kids (and grown-up kids) alike! Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is...
Roller girl
Jamieson, Victoria
Paper Book
For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with...
The stonekeeper. [graphic novel]
Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-
Paper Book
The beginning of Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature...
The loser list
Kowitt, Holly
Paper Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid watch out -- Danny Shine and the other kids of Thorn Underwood Middle School aren't bestsellers yet, but they're on their way! When Danny gets caught trying to cross his name off the "Geek" list in the girls' bathroom, he's sent to detention. Bullies torment...
Alvin Ho : allergic to girls, school, and other scary things
Look, Lenore
Paper Book
The first book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences--with a...
Chunky
Mercado, Yehudi
Paper Book
In this full-color middle grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding friendship with his imaginary mascot, Chunky, as he navigates growing up in a working class Mexican...
Amelia's notebook
Moss, Marissa.
Paper Book
When Amelia's mom gives her a journal for her birthday, she finally has a place to share her truest feelings at last! Nine-year-old Amelia's mother gives her a blank notebook to write down her thoughts and tells her it will make her feel better. Why would a dumb notebook make me...
Big Nate flips out
Peirce, Lincoln
Paper Book
Now an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon! The fifth Big Nate novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright! Everyone knows N-A-T-E does not equal N-E-A-T! And when Nate's sloppiness...
Max & the Midknights
Peirce, Lincoln
Paper Book
Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max's uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act...and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers--the Midknights--Max sets out on a thrilling quest- to save Uncle...
The brilliant world of Tom Gates.
Pichon, Liz
Paper Book
Meet Tom Gates -- a master of excuses, an expert doodler, a comic story writer extraordinaire, and the bane of his teacher's existence! In this recent recipient of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize, readers will find an honest, silly and laugh-out-loud book in the format of Tom...
Stuntboy, in the meantime
Reynolds, Jason
Paper Book
A Schneider Family Award Honor Book for Middle Grade From Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the greatest young superhero you've never heard of, filled with...
Jake the Fake keeps it real.
Robinson, Craig, 1971-
Paper Book
For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate comes a new side-splitting series from comedian and film star Craig Robinson, #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Mansbach, and NAACP History Maker recipient and cartoonist Keith Knight. Jake can barely play an instrument...
Marvin Redpost : class president
Sachar, Louis 1954-
Paper Book
This chapter book in Newbery Honor-winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar's Marvin Redpost series stars Marvin and...the president of the United States?   The president of the United States is coming to visit Marvin's class. He's even going to answer one question from each kid!...
Frazzled : everyday disasters and impending doom
Vivat, Booki
Paper Book
An instant New York Times bestseller, Booki Vivat's Frazzled is the first installment of a funny middle grade graphic novel series about a girl who is always in a tizzy. "Hilarious." (NPR's All Things Considered) "Honest, sweet, and laugh-out-loud funny. Fans of Smile...
Frazzled : ordinary mishaps and inevitable catastrophes
Vivat, Booki
Paper Book
Abbie Wu is FRAZZLED as she navigates locker thieves, diabolical cats, and other hazards of middle school. This is the second book in a New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that NPR's All Things Considered called "hilarious"! Things are looking up for...

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