Kids' Corner

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Read-Alikes 

One of the most popular series of books at HPL is Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid.  If you’ve read all 4 of them,  here are some other titles you will enjoy:

Frindle  by Andrew Clements
When 10 year old Nick Allen learns how words are added to the dictionary, he decides to create a new word – to the great annoyance of his teacher!  For grades 3 –  6 

Dear Max   by Sally Grindley
This is in the form of illustrated letters between Max, a boy who wants to be a writer,  and Max’s favorite author.  For grades 3 – 6 

The Homework Machine  by Dan Gutman
Told through police interviews, four very different students describe their experiences with a computer that actually does their homework. For grades 3 – 6 

Just Grace   by Charise Harper
Third grader “just” Grace Stewart (there are 3 other Graces in her class!) recounts her adventures and describes her “superpower” in this very funny book.   So far there are 5 in the series.  For grades 2-5 

Regarding the Sink   by Kate Klise
Newspaper articles, letters, memos and sketches tell the story of Geyser Creek Middle School students’  campaign for a new cafeteria sink.    For grades 3 – 6 

Stink:  The Incredible Shrinking Kid    by Megan McDonald
“Stink” Moody (Judy Moody’s younger brother), the shortest kid in the second grade, is thrilled to learn about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison.  For grades 2 – 4 

Amelia’s 6th Grade Notebook   by Marissa Moss
In her hand-written illustrated journal, Amelia observes the often strange goings on as she tries to get used to a new school. For grades 4 – 6 

Max’s Logbook  by Marissa Moss
Max records and draws his inventions and scientific experiments, and even creates a comic strip in his notebook.  For grades 3 – 5 

Stuart’s Cape  by Sara Pennypacker
Since adventures always happen to people with capes, Stuart makes one to help him adjust to a new town and school.  For grades 2-4 

Millicent Min, Girl Genius    by Lisa Yee
A certified genius (11 years old and attending high school), Millicent’s journal entries  record her efforts to learn volleyball and make a friend. For grades 4 – 6 

Happy Reading!

Ellen Xydias,
Children’s Librarian