The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is a popular choice for children of all ages. The books are funny, relatable, and easy-to-read, and they have consistently been featured in the Accelerated Reader Most Read Titles lists for Years 4–11. Jeff Kinney has even earned the Most Popular Author title in both Primary & Secondary for several years!

However, if your pupils are stuck in a rut of only reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, it can be difficult to get them to move on to other things. There are many great alternative books out there, and it's important to expose children to a variety of different genres and authors. This collection features a range of easy-to-read texts all which contain similar ingredients readers will enjoy, such as humour, relatable characters, and engaging storylines.

All titles in this collection have been quizzed for Accelerated Reader™ at levels 2.5–4.0, Interest Level MY

Accelerated Reader (AR) refers to a specific programme that is used in primary and secondary schools to promote independent reading and assess reading comprehension. It's not about quickly scanning text, but rather a system that:

• Matches students with books: It helps students find AR books suited to their reading level and interests.
• Encourages reading: Students are supported to choose books they enjoy, fostering a positive association with reading.
• Measures comprehension: Quizzes after reading ensure students understand the material.
• Tracks progress: Teachers monitor student progress, and the software offers reporting tools to assist with this.

This personalised approach aims to make students stronger, more engaged readers and giving a wide choice of enticing books at each level, encourages reading for pleasure.

All Accelerated Reader packs will be supplied with free stickers which display the book title, book level, points level and quiz number for your convenience.

At School Bargain Bookshop — we provide discounted books for students and bargain books that have been compiled into themed and levelled AR book collections by our experienced team. We offer these at reduced prices — helping schools stretch their budget. Every book in our AR collections has been levelled and quizzed by Renaissance Learning, ready to use with the Accelerated Reader programme.