Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1

Wonder

R.J. Palacio

Auggie Pullman navigates middle school with a facial difference, using humor and resilience. The book explores social challenges and personal growth with compassion and wit. It shares themes of fitting in and surviving school social dynamics.

The Last Kids on Earth

Max Brallier

Jack Sullivan survives a monster apocalypse with humor and creativity. While more fantastical, the book shares a similar comedic tone and middle-school protagonist perspective. The graphic novel style and witty narration appeal to similar readers.

Timmy Failure

Stephan Pastis

Timmy runs a detective agency with his polar bear partner, navigating school and life with comedic misadventures. The book uses humor and imaginative storytelling to explore a young protagonist's world. Its quirky perspective is similar to Greg Heffley's.

Big Nate: In a Class by Himself

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright is a sixth-grade student with a comedic outlook on school and life. His misadventures and humorous perspective are similar to Greg Heffley's experiences. The book uses cartoon illustrations and witty narration to capture middle school challenges.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie

A humorous and poignant coming-of-age story about a Native American teenager navigating high school and identity. Junior struggles with fitting in and finding his place, using humor and cartoons to cope with challenging social situations. The book shares similar themes of middle school challenges and adolescent humor.

Captain Underpants

Dav Pilkey

George and Harold create comic book adventures featuring their superhero Captain Underpants. The book uses humor and cartoon illustrations to tell a comedic story. Its playful approach to school life resonates with similar readers.

Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Rachel Renée Russell

Nikki Maxwell navigates the social challenges of middle school with humor and self-deprecating wit. Her struggles with popularity and fitting in are reminiscent of Greg's experiences. The book uses diary-style narration and illustrations to tell a comedic story.

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

Tom Angleberger

Dwight creates an origami Yoda that gives surprisingly accurate advice. The book explores middle school social dynamics through humor and quirky characters. Its unique storytelling approach appeals to fans of illustrated narratives.

Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

James Patterson

Rafe Khatchadorian tries to survive middle school by breaking every rule in the school handbook. His comedic adventures and struggles with fitting in mirror Greg Heffley's experiences. The book uses humor to explore the challenges of adolescence and school social dynamics.

My Life as a Book

Janet Tashjian

Derek struggles through summer before middle school, using humor and cartoon illustrations to tell his story. The book explores a young protagonist's challenges with school and personal growth. Its comedic style is similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid.