10 Books For Kids Who Can’t Wait For Wrecking Ball, the Next Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book!

The only thing kids love more than writing in their own secret diaries, is reading somebody else’s. So it’s no surprise that the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is wildly successful—or that fans can’t wait for Wrecking Ball, 14th book in the series, which hits shelves November 5!

Frazzled: Everyday Disasters and Impending Doom, by Booki Vivat
Abbie Wu isn’t sure how she’s getting through life. Her family doesn’t understand her, she doesn’t know what her Thing is, and she’s about to start middle school. Middle school!!! Can Abbie figure out how to navigate it all without losing her mind? Booki Vivat’s adorable illustrations make this book shine and have definite Wimpy Kid appeal.

The Tapper Twins Go To War (With Each Other), by Geoff Rodkey
We love a good sibling rivalry story, and The Tapper Twins Go To War (With Each Other) is one of the most fun. Told through mixed media—including screenshots, texts, and photos—The Tapper Twins follows Claudia and Reese, complete opposites save for their determination to win their prank war. Their war takes them into an all-out battle in their New York City private school and their favorite video game—until the twins are forced to examine whether their efforts are really worthwhile.

Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time, by Lisa Yee
Stanford Wong’s summer isn’t just bad—it might be his worst summer ever. He needs to pass his summer-school English class or he’ll flunk, which means his friends will abandon him, which means Emily Ebers won’t like him anymore—and that’s before his parents start fighting and the biggest nerd in school starts tutoring him. This funny, charming book from Lisa Yee will certainly appeal to older Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans.

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, by Stephen Pastis
Think of it as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but with a CEO of a detective agency. Kids can be CEOs, right? Because Timmy Failure certainly is. He’s the head of the best detective agency in the town, maybe the nation, though his lazy polar bear business partner doesn’t do any work. This fun series follows Timmy as he solves mysteries, mostly of his own making, in his community and school.

Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer, by Kelly Jones
Want a funny story told in letters to an abuela—and quizzes—and guide books? Then you’ll love Kelly Jones’s Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer. When Sophie Brown moves with her family from Los Angeles to their great-uncle’s farm, everything feels wrong… until she finds a telekinetic chicken. Turns out, all of the chickens are unusually super-powered. Sophie falls in love with caring for them—at least, until a local farmer tries to steal them, and Sophie must learn how to keep them safe. The absurd humor and situations in this heartwarming book will appeal to Wimpy Kid fans.

Awkward, by Smetlava Chmakova
Graphic novels are a natural pairing for fans of the illustrated Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries.  And Awkward, the first of a graphic novel trilogy from Smetlava Chmakova, pairs perfectly. Peppi hates getting noticed, especially by mean kids—so when they mock her after she falls into nerdy Jaime, she shoves him away and flees. The guilt nags at her, but it’s impossible to make it up to him, because she’s in the art club, and he belongs to their arch-enemy: the science club. When the two clubs go to war, Peppi needs to assess the rules she set for herself—and if rules really are worth following.

New Kid, by Jerry Craft
Being the new kid at school is never easy. Seventh grader Jordan Banks dreams of leaving home to go to a prestigious art school to hone his skills—but instead, his parents send him to the fancy academic school, where competition is fierce and nobody looks like him. The worst part? Not only does he not fit in at home, but he doesn’t fit in at school, either. Can he find the balance between both worlds? Jerry’s middle grade graphic novel is perfect for kids looking for that sweet combination of humor and heart.

From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess, by Meg Cabot
Looking for school drama? And a story that will make you laugh? And a series that will keep you coming back for more? Well, hello, Meg Cabot, and thank you for delivering. Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison’s name is too long, and too princess-y—and, it turns out, with good reason. She’s the long-lost half-sister is Genovia princess Mia Thermopolis, and when a limo pulls up in front of her school, she’s invited to join her crowned family. Can a princess balance middle school and royal responsibilities?

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things, by Lenore Look and illustrated by LeUyen Pham
For the younger kids who’ve been devouring their older sibling’s copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries, the Alvin Ho series is the way to go. Alvin is afraid of everything—at least when he’s out in the world. At home, his big brother status and superhero identity keep him too busy to be afraid. But at school, it’s a whole different story. How can Alvin learn to overcome his fears? This delightful series will make kids laugh-out-loud.

Stick Cat and Stick Dog, by Tom Watson
These two series by the same author have the same laugh-out-loud humor, and repeated hijinks, whether you’re Team Cat or Team Dog. Stick Cat patrols the neighborhood with his best friend, Edith, singing songs, chasing down birds, and always managing to get out of scrapes with all of his 9 lives intact. Each of the Stick Dog book features a quest for yet another culinary delight: Pizza, hotdogs, ice cream. Don’t ask Stick Dog to pick a favorite, he loves them all.