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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Read-Alikes

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More funny stories for the less eager readers about school and family, told through journal entries, drawings, letters, and more (ages 9-12)

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Mac B. Kid Spy

Mac B. Kid Spy

Mac Undercover

by Barnett, Mac

Book - 2018

A silly spy tale set in the 1980s. Mac gets a phone call from the Queen of England asking him to find stolen royal jewels with the help of one of her corgis. First in a series. Ages 7-10. A silly spy tale set in the 1980s. Mac gets a phone call from the Queen of England asking him to find stolen royal jewels with the help of one of her corgis. First in a series. Ages 7-10. Show less

A silly spy tale set in the 1980s. Mac gets a phone call from the Queen of England asking him to find stolen royal jewels with the help of one of her corgis. First in a series. Ages 7-10. A silly spy tale set in the 1980s. Mac gets a phone call from the Queen of England asking him to find stolen royal jewels with the help of one of her corgis. First in a series. Ages 7-10. Show less

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Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom!

Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom!

by Fleming, Candace

Book - 2017

What would Ben Franklin wants to see if he would show up today? Right, all the inventions in between the time he was a live and today. Including the bathroom. Hilarious situations with fun historical facts. Ages 9-12 What would Ben Franklin wants to see if he would show up today? Right, all the inventions in between the time he was a live and today. Including the bathroom. Hilarious situations with fun historical facts. Ages 9-12 Show less

What would Ben Franklin wants to see if he would show up today? Right, all the inventions in between the time he was a live and today. Including the bathroom. Hilarious situations with fun historical facts. Ages 9-12 What would Ben Franklin wants to see if he would show up today? Right, all the inventions in between the time he was a live and today. Including the bathroom. Hilarious situations with fun historical facts. Ages 9-12 Show less

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Lights, Camera, Middle School!

Lights, Camera, Middle School!

by Holm, Jennifer L.

Book - 2017

The familiar character from the graphic novels series is going to middle school in this chapter book. Ages 9-12 The familiar character from the graphic novels series is going to middle school in this chapter book. Ages 9-12 Show less

The familiar character from the graphic novels series is going to middle school in this chapter book. Ages 9-12 The familiar character from the graphic novels series is going to middle school in this chapter book. Ages 9-12 Show less

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The 14 Fibs of Gregory K

The 14 Fibs of Gregory K

by Pincus, Gregory K.

Book - 2013

Gregory Korenstein-Jasperton is an eleven-year-old boy who likes to write stories and poems and is not excited by math, but he has a problem--he is the mi...Show more Gregory Korenstein-Jasperton is an eleven-year-old boy who likes to write stories and poems and is not excited by math, but he has a problem--he is the middle child in a family of math geniuses and his father expects him to participate in the City Math contest. Ages 8-14 Show less

Gregory Korenstein-Jasperton is an eleven-year-old boy who likes to write stories and poems and is not excited by math, but he has a problem--he is the mi...Show more Gregory Korenstein-Jasperton is an eleven-year-old boy who likes to write stories and poems and is not excited by math, but he has a problem--he is the middle child in a family of math geniuses and his father expects him to participate in the City Math contest. Ages 8-14 Show less

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The 39-story Treehouse

The 39-story Treehouse

by Griffiths, Andy

Book - 2015

Terry and Andy live in a treehouse, if that's not weird enough; it has 39 stories. It has a chocolate waterfall, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator and a baby-dinosaur petting zoo. Hilarious adventures and never a dull moment. Ages 8-12 Terry and Andy live in a treehouse, if that's not weird enough; it has 39 stories. It has a chocolate waterfall, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator and a baby-dinosaur petting zoo. Hilarious adventures and never a dull moment. Ages 8-12 Show less

Terry and Andy live in a treehouse, if that's not weird enough; it has 39 stories. It has a chocolate waterfall, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator and a baby-dinosaur petting zoo. Hilarious adventures and never a dull moment. Ages 8-12 Terry and Andy live in a treehouse, if that's not weird enough; it has 39 stories. It has a chocolate waterfall, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator and a baby-dinosaur petting zoo. Hilarious adventures and never a dull moment. Ages 8-12 Show less

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Alvin Ho

Alvin Ho

Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances

by Look, Lenore

Book - 2011

A fearful second grader in Concord, Massachusetts, learns about death when his grandfather's best friend dies and he offers to accompany his grandfather to the funeral. Ages 6-9 A fearful second grader in Concord, Massachusetts, learns about death when his grandfather's best friend dies and he offers to accompany his grandfather to the funeral. Ages 6-9 Show less

A fearful second grader in Concord, Massachusetts, learns about death when his grandfather's best friend dies and he offers to accompany his grandfather to the funeral. Ages 6-9 A fearful second grader in Concord, Massachusetts, learns about death when his grandfather's best friend dies and he offers to accompany his grandfather to the funeral. Ages 6-9 Show less

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Best Friends Fur-ever

Best Friends Fur-ever

by Barshaw, Ruth McNally

Book - 2013

Ellie pet-sits for her neighbor's African grey parrot Alix, about whom she is writing a report, while her family argues over whether to get a cat or a dog...Show more Ellie pet-sits for her neighbor's African grey parrot Alix, about whom she is writing a report, while her family argues over whether to get a cat or a dog, and her little brother accidentally lets Alix out of his cage, all of which is chronicled in Ellie's ever-present sketchbook. Ages 8-10 Show less

Ellie pet-sits for her neighbor's African grey parrot Alix, about whom she is writing a report, while her family argues over whether to get a cat or a dog...Show more Ellie pet-sits for her neighbor's African grey parrot Alix, about whom she is writing a report, while her family argues over whether to get a cat or a dog, and her little brother accidentally lets Alix out of his cage, all of which is chronicled in Ellie's ever-present sketchbook. Ages 8-10 Show less

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Big Nate

Big Nate

In A Class by Himself

by Peirce, Lincoln

Book - 2010

Supremely confident middle-school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement. Ages 9-12 Supremely confident middle-school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement. Ages 9-12 Show less

Supremely confident middle-school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement. Ages 9-12 Supremely confident middle-school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement. Ages 9-12 Show less

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Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit

Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit

by Greenwald, Tom

Book - 2012

Bright but unenthusiastic middle school student Charlie Joe Jackson signs up for the school play in an attempt to get straight A's on his last quarter report card and avoid having to go to Camp Rituhbukkee over the summer. Age 9-12 Bright but unenthusiastic middle school student Charlie Joe Jackson signs up for the school play in an attempt to get straight A's on his last quarter report card and avoid having to go to Camp Rituhbukkee over the summer. Age 9-12 Show less

Bright but unenthusiastic middle school student Charlie Joe Jackson signs up for the school play in an attempt to get straight A's on his last quarter report card and avoid having to go to Camp Rituhbukkee over the summer. Age 9-12 Bright but unenthusiastic middle school student Charlie Joe Jackson signs up for the school play in an attempt to get straight A's on his last quarter report card and avoid having to go to Camp Rituhbukkee over the summer. Age 9-12 Show less

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Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now

Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now

by Child, Lauren

Book - 2008

When her best friend announces that she is moving away, Clarice Bean has a new entry for her "Worry" journal and hopes that something will happen to change things back to the way they were. Ages 7-10 When her best friend announces that she is moving away, Clarice Bean has a new entry for her "Worry" journal and hopes that something will happen to change things back to the way they were. Ages 7-10 Show less

When her best friend announces that she is moving away, Clarice Bean has a new entry for her "Worry" journal and hopes that something will happen to change things back to the way they were. Ages 7-10 When her best friend announces that she is moving away, Clarice Bean has a new entry for her "Worry" journal and hopes that something will happen to change things back to the way they were. Ages 7-10 Show less

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Diary of A Wimpy Kid

Diary of A Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley's Journal

by Kinney, Jeff

Book - 2007

The first book in the humorous series about Greg and his life in school, at home and with his friends using journal entries and drawings. Ages 8-13 The first book in the humorous series about Greg and his life in school, at home and with his friends using journal entries and drawings. Ages 8-13 Show less

The first book in the humorous series about Greg and his life in school, at home and with his friends using journal entries and drawings. Ages 8-13 The first book in the humorous series about Greg and his life in school, at home and with his friends using journal entries and drawings. Ages 8-13 Show less

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Doodlebug

Doodlebug

A Novel in Doodles

by Young, Karen Romano

Book - 2010

Dodo's mother gives her a blank notebook, which she uses to chronicle their move and the first days in a new city. Ages 8-10 Dodo's mother gives her a blank notebook, which she uses to chronicle their move and the first days in a new city. Ages 8-10 Show less

Dodo's mother gives her a blank notebook, which she uses to chronicle their move and the first days in a new city. Ages 8-10 Dodo's mother gives her a blank notebook, which she uses to chronicle their move and the first days in a new city. Ages 8-10 Show less

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The Dunderheads

The Dunderheads

by Fleischman, Paul

Book - 2009

Miss Breakbone is not a very nice teacher, she confiscates everything from all her students but she goes too far when she takes Junkyard's kitten statue. The rest of the class, which she calls Dunderheads, helps him to get it back. Ages 8-10 Miss Breakbone is not a very nice teacher, she confiscates everything from all her students but she goes too far when she takes Junkyard's kitten statue. The rest of the class, which she calls Dunderheads, helps him to get it back. Ages 8-10 Show less

Miss Breakbone is not a very nice teacher, she confiscates everything from all her students but she goes too far when she takes Junkyard's kitten statue. The rest of the class, which she calls Dunderheads, helps him to get it back. Ages 8-10 Miss Breakbone is not a very nice teacher, she confiscates everything from all her students but she goes too far when she takes Junkyard's kitten statue. The rest of the class, which she calls Dunderheads, helps him to get it back. Ages 8-10 Show less

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The Homework Machine

The Homework Machine

by Gutman, Dan

Book - 2007

Four fifth-grade students--a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker--as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surrounding a computer programmed to complete homework assignments. Ages 9-12 Four fifth-grade students--a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker--as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surrounding a computer programmed to complete homework assignments. Ages 9-12 Show less

Four fifth-grade students--a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker--as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surrounding a computer programmed to complete homework assignments. Ages 9-12 Four fifth-grade students--a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker--as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surrounding a computer programmed to complete homework assignments. Ages 9-12 Show less

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How to Dork your Diary

How to Dork your Diary

by Russell, Rachel Renée

Book - 2011

Nikki Maxwell has been writing in a diary since the start of the school year, and she usually takes it everywhere she goes - so she can't believe it when one morning she can't find it! Ages 8-12 Nikki Maxwell has been writing in a diary since the start of the school year, and she usually takes it everywhere she goes - so she can't believe it when one morning she can't find it! Ages 8-12 Show less

Nikki Maxwell has been writing in a diary since the start of the school year, and she usually takes it everywhere she goes - so she can't believe it when one morning she can't find it! Ages 8-12 Nikki Maxwell has been writing in a diary since the start of the school year, and she usually takes it everywhere she goes - so she can't believe it when one morning she can't find it! Ages 8-12 Show less

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Justin Case

Justin Case

School, Drool, and Other Daily Disasters

by Vail, Rachel

Book - 2010

Justin didn't get the teacher he wanted, he's not in the same class as his best friend, and his little sister, Elizabeth, is starting kindergarten at his school. Ages 7-10 Justin didn't get the teacher he wanted, he's not in the same class as his best friend, and his little sister, Elizabeth, is starting kindergarten at his school. Ages 7-10 Show less

Justin didn't get the teacher he wanted, he's not in the same class as his best friend, and his little sister, Elizabeth, is starting kindergarten at his school. Ages 7-10 Justin didn't get the teacher he wanted, he's not in the same class as his best friend, and his little sister, Elizabeth, is starting kindergarten at his school. Ages 7-10 Show less

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The Legend of Spud Murphy

The Legend of Spud Murphy

by Colfer, Eoin

Book - 2004

When their mother starts dropping them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread boredom and the overbearing librarian, but they are surprised at how things turn out. Ages 7-10 When their mother starts dropping them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread boredom and the overbearing librarian, but they are surprised at how things turn out. Ages 7-10 Show less

When their mother starts dropping them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread boredom and the overbearing librarian, but they are surprised at how things turn out. Ages 7-10 When their mother starts dropping them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread boredom and the overbearing librarian, but they are surprised at how things turn out. Ages 7-10 Show less

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Let's Pretend This Never Happened

Let's Pretend This Never Happened

By Jamie Kelly

by Benton, Jim

Book - 2004

In her diary, middle school student Jamie Kelly describes her life at home and at school, including her attempts to triumph over her nemesis, the beautiful and popular Angeline. Ages 9-12 In her diary, middle school student Jamie Kelly describes her life at home and at school, including her attempts to triumph over her nemesis, the beautiful and popular Angeline. Ages 9-12 Show less

In her diary, middle school student Jamie Kelly describes her life at home and at school, including her attempts to triumph over her nemesis, the beautiful and popular Angeline. Ages 9-12 In her diary, middle school student Jamie Kelly describes her life at home and at school, including her attempts to triumph over her nemesis, the beautiful and popular Angeline. Ages 9-12 Show less

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Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf

Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf

A Year Told Through Stuff

by Holm, Jennifer L.

Book - 2007

Told entirely through notes, grocery receipts, and a vast array of other items, this story follows Ginny as she accidentally dyes her hair pink, throws live frogs in class, and loses the lead role in ballet to her ex-best friend. Ages 9-12 Told entirely through notes, grocery receipts, and a vast array of other items, this story follows Ginny as she accidentally dyes her hair pink, throws live frogs in class, and loses the lead role in ballet to her ex-best friend. Ages 9-12 Show less

Told entirely through notes, grocery receipts, and a vast array of other items, this story follows Ginny as she accidentally dyes her hair pink, throws live frogs in class, and loses the lead role in ballet to her ex-best friend. Ages 9-12 Told entirely through notes, grocery receipts, and a vast array of other items, this story follows Ginny as she accidentally dyes her hair pink, throws live frogs in class, and loses the lead role in ballet to her ex-best friend. Ages 9-12 Show less

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Mistakes Were Made

Mistakes Were Made

by Pastis, Stephan

Book - 2012

The first in the series about a boy with a detective agency and a polar bear as his sidekick. Many mysteries need solving and Timmy has some ideas, but they are wonderfully misguided. Ages 8-12 The first in the series about a boy with a detective agency and a polar bear as his sidekick. Many mysteries need solving and Timmy has some ideas, but they are wonderfully misguided. Ages 8-12 Show less

The first in the series about a boy with a detective agency and a polar bear as his sidekick. Many mysteries need solving and Timmy has some ideas, but they are wonderfully misguided. Ages 8-12 The first in the series about a boy with a detective agency and a polar bear as his sidekick. Many mysteries need solving and Timmy has some ideas, but they are wonderfully misguided. Ages 8-12 Show less

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My Life as A Stuntboy

My Life as A Stuntboy

by Tashjian, Janet

Book - 2011

Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications a...Show more Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications arise involving his best friend, a capuchin monkey, and Derek's chronic inability to concentrate on schoolwork. Ages 8-12 Show less

Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications a...Show more Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications arise involving his best friend, a capuchin monkey, and Derek's chronic inability to concentrate on schoolwork. Ages 8-12 Show less

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The Odd Squad

The Odd Squad

Zero Tolerance

by Fry, Michael

Book - 2013

Lots of humor with the drawings and words of Nick who bullies himself this time to safe his friendship with Molly. Ages 10-12 Lots of humor with the drawings and words of Nick who bullies himself this time to safe his friendship with Molly. Ages 10-12 Show less

Lots of humor with the drawings and words of Nick who bullies himself this time to safe his friendship with Molly. Ages 10-12 Lots of humor with the drawings and words of Nick who bullies himself this time to safe his friendship with Molly. Ages 10-12 Show less

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The Popularity Papers

The Popularity Papers

Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt & Julie Graham-Chang

by Ignatow, Amy

Book - 2010

Two best friends embark on a project to study the behavior and taste of the popular girls at their elementary school so that by the time they get to middle school they too will be in the right crowd. Ages: 10-13 Two best friends embark on a project to study the behavior and taste of the popular girls at their elementary school so that by the time they get to middle school they too will be in the right crowd. Ages: 10-13 Show less

Two best friends embark on a project to study the behavior and taste of the popular girls at their elementary school so that by the time they get to middle school they too will be in the right crowd. Ages: 10-13 Two best friends embark on a project to study the behavior and taste of the popular girls at their elementary school so that by the time they get to middle school they too will be in the right crowd. Ages: 10-13 Show less

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Prince of Underwhere

Prince of Underwhere

by Hale, Bruce

Book - 2008

When Zeke, his twin sister Stephanie, their neighbor Hector, and Hector's cat Fitz slide into the world of Underwhere, Zeke is hailed as a prince who will...Show more When Zeke, his twin sister Stephanie, their neighbor Hector, and Hector's cat Fitz slide into the world of Underwhere, Zeke is hailed as a prince who will, according to an ancient prophecy, free the Undies from the evil UnderLord's rule by finding and destroying his throne. Ages 8-12 Show less

When Zeke, his twin sister Stephanie, their neighbor Hector, and Hector's cat Fitz slide into the world of Underwhere, Zeke is hailed as a prince who will...Show more When Zeke, his twin sister Stephanie, their neighbor Hector, and Hector's cat Fitz slide into the world of Underwhere, Zeke is hailed as a prince who will, according to an ancient prophecy, free the Undies from the evil UnderLord's rule by finding and destroying his throne. Ages 8-12 Show less

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Regarding the Fountain

Regarding the Fountain

A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks

by Klise, Kate

Book - 1999

When the principal asks a fifth-grader to write a letter regarding the purchase of a new drinking fountain for their school, he finds that all sorts of chaos results. Ages 9-12 When the principal asks a fifth-grader to write a letter regarding the purchase of a new drinking fountain for their school, he finds that all sorts of chaos results. Ages 9-12 Show less

When the principal asks a fifth-grader to write a letter regarding the purchase of a new drinking fountain for their school, he finds that all sorts of chaos results. Ages 9-12 When the principal asks a fifth-grader to write a letter regarding the purchase of a new drinking fountain for their school, he finds that all sorts of chaos results. Ages 9-12 Show less

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