Books like Diary of a Wimpey Kid

Join Timmy Failure, the comically self-confident CEO of the best detective agency in town, on his first adventure in this new edition of the book. Learn how to draw Timmy and Total with step-by-step instructions from the author, Stephan Pastis. Plus, submit your own drawings to Timmy's website for a chance to be featured in the Gallery of Greatness. Aspire to greatness and master the art of drawing with Timmy Failure.

Welcome to the incredible 13-storey treehouse, complete with a bowling alley, see-through swimming pool, sharks, comics, laboratories, self-making beds, vines to swing on, a vegetable vaporizer, and a marshmallow machine that automatically shoots your favorite flavor into your mouth! Join Andy and Terry for a series of crazy adventures as they live, work, and create books in this amazing treehouse. With echoes of previous books and stunning illustrations, ANYTHING can happen in this exciting new series from Andy Griffiths.

Follow Tom Gates, a middle schooler who loves to draw and write about his adventures, including his terrible summer camping trip and his annoying classmate, Marcus. All Tom wants is to get tickets to see his favorite band and impress his crush, Amy, but he's easily distracted and his teachers don't understand him. However, readers will find Tom's antics hilarious and relatable, making this top-selling UK series perfect for young readers.

Follow Cece on her journey to a new school, where she feels like an outsider with her giant hearing aid. But when she discovers that the aid gives her superpowers and the ability to hear her teacher from anywhere in the school, Cece becomes El Deafo, Listener for All. This funny and perceptive graphic memoir explores themes of growing up, feeling different, and the search for true friendship.

Get ready for an epic prank war in this middle-grade classic! Miles Murphy is known for being the town's best prankster, but that all changes when he moves to Yawnee Valley - a sleepy town that already has a great prankster. If Miles wants to reclaim his title, he'll have to up his game in a hilarious battle of trickery. This bestselling book, written by Mac Barnett and Jory John, has all the fun and humor of classic middle-grade literature while feeling fresh and new.

This thrilling book follows thirteen-year-old Jack as he navigates a monster apocalypse armed only with his wits and his treehouse. With the help of his friends, including his loyal pet monster and his crush, Jack sets out to defeat the eerie and intelligent Blarg. Will he succeed in his mission and become the hero he's always dreamed of being? Find out in this exciting adventure.

This heartwarming graphic novel tells the story of twelve-year-old Astrid and her journey through junior high. When her best friend chooses to attend dance camp instead of roller derby camp with her, Astrid faces her toughest summer yet. Despite the bumps and bruises, she learns to be a strong and tough roller girl and discovers who she is without her best friend. A great read for fans of Smile by Raina Telgemeier.

This heartwarming middle school story follows Jamie Grimm, a kid on a mission to become the world's greatest comedian despite facing bullying and self-doubt. Living with his evil cousin and stuck in a wheelchair, Jamie doesn't let his situation get him down. When a contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic comes up, Jamie knows he has to enter, even if some suggest he's only being rewarded out of pity. With humor and heart, author James Patterson delivers another heartfelt page-turner sure to make you laugh out loud.

"Discover a hilarious and heartwarming tale about two friends on a mission to crack the popularity code. Lydia and Julie are complete opposites, but they're determined to figure out what makes the popular girls tick. From stick-fighting to field hockey, they document their experiments in a notebook. However, as they try to become more like the popular girls, they realize they might be losing themselves and their friendship in the process. Perfect for fifth graders, Amy Ignatow's relatable and funny storytelling celebrates the ups and downs of friendships and growing up."

Meet Max Crumbly, the newest hero in a brand new series from the author of Dork Diaries! In The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 1, Max is facing his biggest challenge yet: South Ridge Middle School. With the school bully Doug constantly stuffing him in his locker, Max wishes he could be like the comic book heroes he loves. But with his only almost superhuman ability being an uncanny sense of smell for pizza, Max has to find a way to be a hero in his own right. Join Max on his hilarious misadventures as he tries to save the day!

"Big Nate" is a hilarious and must-read illustrated novel that follows the cartooning genius and detention king, Nate Wright. Perfect for fans of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." In the sixth book of the New York Times bestselling series, Nate's luck takes a turn for the better thanks to a lucky charm. But how long will his winning streak last? Don't miss out on this laugh-out-loud novel that's soon to be adapted into an animated series by Nickelodeon. The book also includes a sneak peek of the seventh Big Nate adventure.