You may enjoy some of these other humorous stories about kids in school, many of which are told in a diary format. All titles are recommended for ages 9-12.
Compiled by:
Julie Martin
(Juvenile Fiction - J Mo)
Series: Amelia's notebooks
The hand-lettered contents of a 9-year-old girl's notebook, in which she records her thoughts and feelings about moving, starting school, and dealing with her older sister, as well as keeping her old best friend and making a new one.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Bi)
Fifth-grader Cody Carson keeps a journal of his hopes for a fresh start in a town where nobody knows about his humiliating mistakes of the past, but before school even begins so does his embarrassment.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Pe)
Series: Big Nate, 1
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.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Be)
Series: Dear dumb diary, 1
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.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Gr)
Through the exchange of letters, Max and his favorite author develop a friendship and help each other with their new books.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Kinney)
In his first journal, middle school student Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's sidekick, records his experiences and misguided decision to write a biography of Greg, who, in his own mind, is destined to become rich and famous.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Russell)
14-year-old Nikki Maxwell writes in her diary of her struggle to be popular at her exclusive new private school, then of finding her place after she gives up on being part of the elite group.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Wa)
8-year-old EllRay's father has promised a family trip to Disneyland—if EllRay can stay out of trouble for a week. But not defending himself against the class bully proves to be a real challenge.
(Juvenile Graphic Novels - J-GN Hilo v. 1)
After Hilo fell mysteriously from the sky, regular kids DJ and Tina must help him discover who he really is! Hilo can't remember where he came from or why he's here, and can't seem to figure out middle school either. Fans of Diary of A Wimpy Kid will love this silly, friends-focused series!
(Juvenile Fiction - J Va)
It's the start of the school year, and nothing feels right to Justin. He's very nervous about third grade. And to top it off, he's lost his favorite stuffed animal, but he can't tell anyone, because technically he's too old to still have stuffed animals, right?
(Juvenile Fiction - J Paulse)
Things get out of hand for a 12-year-old boy when a neighbor convinces him to expand his summer lawn mowing business.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Kowitt)
When Danny gets caught trying to cross his name off the "Geek" list in the girls' bathroom, he's sent to detention. Bullies torment him mercilessly—until they discover that Danny can draw.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Patters)
When Rafe Khatchadorian enters middle school, he teams up with his best friend, "Leo the Silent," to create a game to make school more fun by trying to break every rule in the school's code of conduct.
(Juvenile First Chapter Books - J-FC Gutman)
A.J. and his fellow third-graders from Ella Mentry School, including new student Alexia, go on a field trip to the zoo, where they meet a very strange zookeeper.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Pastis)
Meet Timmy Failure, the founder, president, and CEO of the best detective agency in town, probably the nation. And his lazy sidekick, Total, a 1,500-pound polar bear.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Wi)
Series: Hank Zipzer, 1
Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Scieszk)
Series: Spaceheadz, 1
On his first day at Brooklyn's P.S. 858, fifth-grader Michael K. is teamed with two very strange students. While he gradually comes to believe they are aliens who need his help, he has trouble convincing anyone else of the truth.
(Juvenile Fiction - J Watson)
Known as everybody's new best friend, Stick Dog is ready to make you laugh, cray, and most importantly, HUNGRY! Described as a really good story with kinda bad drawings, fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid will eat this series up.