Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 5.2 ATOS Book Level: 5.2 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 3 AR Quiz: 113950EN Reading Counts Level: 5.3 Reading Counts Points: 7 Lexile Measure: 950 Fountas & Pinnell: T.