Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3)
by Jim Benton
Scholastic Inc. 2013
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- crushes and first love
- popularity and social status
- self-image and identity
- jealousy
- humor and embarrassment
- middle school life
About this book
Jamie Kelly’s diary chronicles the everyday disasters of middle school with sharp humor and lots of heart. Jamie has a huge crush on Hudson, but The Prettiest Girl in the World seems to have his attention—making everything feel like a not-so-fairy-tale. Through doodles and dramatic entries, Jamie navigates friendships, popularity, and her own hilarious misunderstandings. Perfect for fans of diary-style comedies who like fast, funny reads about real-life middle school drama.
Setting: contemporary suburban middle school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3) right for my child?
Yes — Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3) is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.7, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, crushes and first love, popularity and social status.
How long does it take to read Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3) takes around 1.0h to finish. The book has 10,300 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3) has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3)?
Am I the Princess or the Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3) has an AR reading level of 5.7, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.