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Diary of a wimpy kid, book 1, common sense media reviewers.

Laugh-out-loud-funny series start tucks lessons in stories.

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this book.

The story may make light of troublemaking because

A big part of the book's humor is Greg's cluelessn

Greg draws pictures of kids getting pushed around

Boys notice girls at school. Greg's older brother

Kids get in trouble in Independent Study for writi

In an anti-smoking poster contest at school, Greg

Parents need to know that Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the first of a blockbuster multi-book series starring middle schooler Greg Heffley, who usually doesn't do the right thing the first time around. His cluelessness about what would keep him out of trouble and why parents, teachers, and friends are…

Positive Messages

The story may make light of troublemaking because it's part of the humor, but there are consequences and lessons kids can easily learn about what the main character should have done. Also, the book may entice kids to start their own journals.

Positive Role Models

A big part of the book's humor is Greg's cluelessness about what would have kept him out of trouble and why his parents, teachers, and friends are upset with him. Readers get this message in the humor. Greg mistreats his underdog friend Rowley more than a few times, but this comes back to haunt him. Greg's parents try hard to lead him in the right direction; his mom is especially formidable in a few situations. Rowley's dad looks up video games on a parent website to see if they have too much violence.

Violence & Scariness

Greg draws pictures of kids getting pushed around by bullies at school. Teens chase him in a truck and make Rowley eat something disgusting. Greg breaks Rowley's hand in a dangerous stunt.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

Boys notice girls at school. Greg's older brother gets in trouble for letting their baby brother bring a magazine picture of a girl in a bikini to show-and-tell. His mom makes him apologize to all women on paper.

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Kids get in trouble in Independent Study for writing down all the swear words they know -- but you don't see any of the words, and it's for a pretty innocent reason. "Jerk," "morons," and "fart" are the strongest words used in the cartoons. Greg tries to listen to his brother's Parent Advisory-labeled music and gets caught.

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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

In an anti-smoking poster contest at school, Greg loses to a kid who he says smokes at least a pack of cigarettes a day.

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Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Jeff Kinney 's Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the first of a blockbuster multi-book series starring middle schooler Greg Heffley, who usually doesn't do the right thing the first time around. His cluelessness about what would keep him out of trouble and why parents, teachers, and friends are upset with him is part of the book's humor, which leads the reader to any lesson Greg should be learning. Parents will appreciate that Rowley's dad researches video games on a parent website to see if they have too much violence. Also, it is clear that Greg's mom is working hard to raise respectful sons.

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Get a grip.

What's the story.

In DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Greg Heffley gets a journal from his mom ("a JOURNAL, not a diary") and records a middle school year's worth of crazy kid schemes, brushes with bullies, bad units in gym class, bids for student government, school play humiliation, and more.

Is It Any Good?

Begun in 2004 by a game developer as comics on the site www.funbrain.com , this "novel in cartoons" translates well to book form. Diary of a Wimpy Kid reads like little episodes in clueless middle schooler Greg Heffley's life, with a great sense of humor throughout. Many kids have been there before, so they'll laugh heartily at Greg's mishaps.

Greg's grand schemes -- to become popular (running for treasurer, writing the comic for the school newspaper), get the most candy on Halloween, or build a robot that won't repeat swear words -- are all destined for failure. The reader knows where the flaws are in Greg's half-baked plans, as well as the lesson he doesn't quite get in the end. Writing down your thoughts on actual paper may be old-school in the age of social media, sure, but it still has many benefits -- including privacy.

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Families can talk about Greg's journal in Diary of a Wimpy Kid . Would you or have you ever kept a journal? Would you include art and humor in your journal? How would yours be unique?

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What do you think of Greg's friendship with Rowley? Have you had friendships like that? What would make Greg a better friend?

Book Details

• Author : Jeff Kinney
• Genre : School
• Book type : Fiction
• Publisher : Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Publication date : April 1, 2007
• Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
• Number of pages : 224
• Last updated : May 26, 2020

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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney - review

'The Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books are all about a kid called Greg who fills in his journal (not a diary!!) of all the misadventures in his life.

Everything Greg seems to do has hilarious consequences and his family are very funny. In this book it is summer vacation and even though it is nice and hot Greg insists on staying inside hooked up to his video games with the blinds drawn. His mother is tired of Greg being lazy and decides that this summer should be fun and packed with family activities.

This book was very good. My favourite character has to be Greg as he can be horrible but the audience always roots for him anyway! I really like the part when Greg's mum is forgotten by the whole family at a petrol station in the middle of nowhere - it is hilarious.

I recommend this book to readers around 10-13 who enjoy reading as it is quite easy to read, but it has some challenging words as well.

I give this a big 5/5 because I enjoyed reading it so much.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Written and Illustrated by Jeff Kinney

Ages 7+ | 224 Pages

Publisher: Amulet Books (2007) | ISBN-13: 9781419741852

What to Expect: Graphic Novel, Middle School, Diary Entries, and Humor

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an exceptionally captivating tale of a young protagonist’s journey that began with tiny daily entries on a website and later expanded into the renowned book series we know and love. It’s a storytelling saga that gave rise to a do-it-yourself book and a film feature.

The main character, Greg Heffley, speaks to all ages, delivering a witty reading experience. Readers accompany the young character as he traverses the highs and lows of his first year in middle school, and the manner in which author-illustrator Jeff Kinney captures his adventures in a comic book style with humor and wit is impressive. The book is full of funny scenes, antics, mistakes, and missteps that are sure to make readers burst out laughing. 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is not solely focused on Greg’s quest for popularity but also touches on a wide variety of experiences—providing valuable lessons on the complexities of school life that many young readers can relate to. It is a complete package that combines relatable humor with insightful lessons, making it an easy-to-read yet thoroughly enjoyable book—perfect for any graphic novel lover!

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About the author-illustrator.

Jeff Kinney  is an author of children’s books including  Diary of a Wimpy Kid  book series. Jeff was born in College Park, Maryland, in 1971 where he created a comic strip called “Igdoof.”He also created the children’s website ‘Poptropica’.

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I love this book and have seen the movie as well. I liked how funny this book was and the comic book vibes it sent out.

I love this book and have seen and read all of them . It is very funny and a similar to my kindergarten story of my life

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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

A novel in cartoons, from the diary of a wimpy kid series , vol. 1.

by Jeff Kinney & illustrated by Jeff Kinney ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2007

Certain to elicit both gales of giggles and winces of sympathy (not to mention recognition) from young readers.

First volume of a planned three, this edited version of an ongoing online serial records a middle-school everykid’s triumphs and (more often) tribulations through the course of a school year.

Largely through his own fault, mishaps seem to plague Greg at every turn, from the minor freak-outs of finding himself permanently seated in class between two pierced stoners and then being saddled with his mom for a substitute teacher, to being forced to wrestle in gym with a weird classmate who has invited him to view his “secret freckle.” Presented in a mix of legible “hand-lettered” text and lots of simple cartoon illustrations with the punch lines often in dialogue balloons, Greg’s escapades, unwavering self-interest and sardonic commentary are a hoot and a half. 

Pub Date: April 1, 2007

ISBN: 0-8109-9313-9

Page Count: 224

Publisher: Amulet/Abrams

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 2007

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by David Shannon ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 1999

The poster boy for relentless mischief-makers everywhere, first encountered in No, David! (1998), gives his weary mother a rest by going to school. Naturally, he’s tardy, and that’s but the first in a long string of offenses—“Sit down, David! Keep your hands to yourself! PAY ATTENTION!”—that culminates in an afterschool stint. Children will, of course, recognize every line of the text and every one of David’s moves, and although he doesn’t exhibit the larger- than-life quality that made him a tall-tale anti-hero in his first appearance, his round-headed, gap-toothed enthusiasm is still endearing. For all his disruptive behavior, he shows not a trace of malice, and it’ll be easy for readers to want to encourage his further exploits. (Picture book. 5-7)

Pub Date: Sept. 1, 1999

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Medically, both squicky and hopeful; emotionally, unbelievably squeaky-clean.

A 12-year-old copes with a brain tumor.

Maddie likes potatoes and fake mustaches. Kids at school are nice (except one whom readers will see instantly is a bully); soon they’ll get to perform Shakespeare scenes in a unit they’ve all been looking forward to. But recent dysfunctions in Maddie’s arm and leg mean, stunningly, that she has a brain tumor. She has two surgeries, the first successful, the second taking place after the book’s end, leaving readers hanging. The tumor’s not malignant, but it—or the surgeries—could cause sight loss, personality change, or death. The descriptions of surgery aren’t for the faint of heart. The authors—parents of a real-life Maddie who really had a brain tumor—imbue fictional Maddie’s first-person narration with quirky turns of phrase (“For the love of potatoes!”) and whimsy (she imagines her medical battles as epic fantasy fights and pretends MRI stands for Mustard Rat from Indiana or Mustaches Rock Importantly), but they also portray her as a model sick kid. She’s frightened but never acts out, snaps, or resists. Her most frequent commentary about the tumor, having her skull opened, and the possibility of death is “Boo” or “Super boo.” She even shoulders the bully’s redemption. Maddie and most characters are white; one cringe-inducing hallucinatory surgery dream involves “chanting island natives” and a “witch doctor lady.”

Pub Date: Oct. 3, 2017

ISBN: 978-1-62972-330-3

Page Count: 256

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Review Posted Online: Aug. 1, 2017

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 2017

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Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to be all ‘Dear Diary’ this and ‘Dear Diary’ that.” Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things. Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a day.

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"Starred Review. Kinney ably skewers familiar aspects of junior high life, from dealing with the mysteries of what makes someone popular to the trauma of a "wrestling unit" in gym class. Ages 8-13." - Publishers Weekly. "Readers can expect lots of middle school humor and exaggeration. Kinney manages to inject enough humor in the simple drawings to make them an integral element in the book." - VOYA. "The first of three installments, it is an excellent choice for reluctant readers, but more experienced readers will also find much to enjoy and relate to in one seventh grader's view of the everyday trials and tribulations of middle school." - School Library Journal. "The simple line drawings perfectly capture archetypes of growing up, such as a preschool-age little brother, out-of-touch teachers, and an assortment of class nerds. Lots of fun throughout." - Booklist.

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Jeff Kinney is an online game developer, designer, the creator of Poptropica.com, and the #1 New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of the wildly popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Born in Maryland in the 1970s, Jeff spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. As a young reader, Jeff was inspired by the books of Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Piers Anthony, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Jeff attended the University of Maryland in the early 1990s. It was there that he ran a comic strip called "lgdoof" in the campus newspaper and knew that he wanted to be become a newspaper strip cartoonist. Although Jeff started writing down ideas for Diary of a Wimpy Kid in 1998, it wasn't until spring of 2007 that his book was published — and quickly ...

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)

By jeff kinney.

Desperate to prove his new found maturity, which only going up a grade can bring, Greg is happy to have his not-quite-so-cool sidekick, Rowley, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s popularity to his own advantage. Recorded in his diary with comic pictures and his very own words, this test of Greg and Rowley’s friendship unfolds with hilarious results.

Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)

I think it is funny because his dad found him in the bathroom taking a shower

This book made me feel Happy

I though it was a really good book I want read more but l can't sadly.

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This book is an absolute classic and it was so much better than I thought it would be! Definitely a huge 5 stars for anyone who wants to read it!

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This is a really funny book and I like it because he played lots of sports weirdly.

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It was disgusting but it was bunches of fun and hilarious 😂

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I really enjoyed reading this book and my mum has now brought me all of the Diary of a Wimpy kid books for me to read.

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I thought that it was a very good book for 7+ . It is a story of a teenage boy living with his family and friend.

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I thought this book was amazing, because when you see the picture of the two boys in the scene having a bath, it was really funny!

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So far it is really good also there is 217 page's . At page 154 and would recommend it to people who have seen the film but have not read any of the book's. Bye rite to you tonight.

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This is a book about a boy who is very unlucky and he has a friend called Rowley who is a scaredy cat.In each book he has astounding adventures ,but in a normal life.The boy is called Greg and he is very funny.

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This book is actually quite good. All I knew when I started reading this book was a lot of people enjoyed it, and I was not wrong! Even though it doesn't take very long to read, its still a great book. :)

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I like this book because he was doing back flips in his mum's tummy. I like this book because when he came out of his mum's tummy he said to the doctor to put him back in my mum's tummy. He always bring toilet paper to school when they were not allowed to bring toilet paper to school.

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This book took me about 1 hour to read, no bad bits though

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all good 110% good for the first book in the series of diary of a wimpy kid it was pretty goooooooooood

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Super funny Great book. It is a fantastic read and if you like funny books this is definitely the right book for you. If you haven't read it you should 100% read it. I couldn't put it down!!!!!!!!!!

I've read lots of these and I like them because they are funny. I like that Greg is in a hurry to grow up and does silly things. They're the best books ever!

I thought this book was funny and exciting I could not stop reading this, I cannot wait for more

One of the best books ever.

This book was one of the best books ever if you ask me. Normally the first book of a series is like well a bad book but this one is really GOOD.

Really good!

I thought this book was really good. I love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series because the pictures are very funny and it is well written. My favourite is the bit with the cheese touch where a mouldy old slice of cheese in the playground is used to cause chaos!

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I love it because he is really funny.

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This book is so FUNNY I just can't stop reading it!!!!!! But there are some yucky bits about the rotten Swiss cheese...(more about that if you read the book.....). Other than that it makes me laugh ALL DAY LONG! READ IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This book is great for children 7+ and is easy to read. I found this book funny and it takes about a week to read. I think that a fluent reader would find this quick and easy to finish.

This book is hilarious and it is perfect for people who like funny families. I have got all the books and all of them were great! If you like humour and family life, this is the book for YOU! LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 1)

By Jeff Kinney

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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are all about a kid called Greg who fills in his journal (not a diary!) of all the misadventures in his life.

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney - review

'The Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books are all about a kid called Greg who fills in his  journal  (not a diary!!) of all the misadventures in his life.

Everything Greg seems to do has hilarious consequences and his family are very funny. In this book, it is summer vacation and even though it is nice and hot Greg insists on staying inside hooked up to his video games with the blinds drawn. His mother is tired of Greg being lazy and decides that this summer should be fun and packed with family activities.

This book was very good. My favorite character has to be Greg as he can be horrible but the audience always roots for him anyway! I really like the part when Greg's mum is forgotten by the whole family at a petrol station in the middle of nowhere - it is hilarious.

I recommend this book to readers around 10-13 who enjoy reading as it is quite easy to read, but it has some challenging words as well.

I give this a big 5/5 because I enjoyed reading it so much.

There was such a good incident called "C heese Touch"

Read the book to know about 'cheese touch' and such other incidents.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

In the first book of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, introduces us to Greg Heffley: an unforgettable, unlikely hero that every family can relate to. Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg. He finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Greg is happy to have Rowley Jefferson, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. But as Greg says: “Just don’t expect me to be all “Dear Diary” this and “Dear Diary” that.” Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things.   

ISBN: 978-1-4197-4185-2

• Published: Apr 01, 2007
• Format: Hardcover
• Price: $14.99

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The Wimpy Kid Series.

Famed for laugh-out-loud humor through words and cartoons, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books follow Greg Heffley as he records the trials and triumphs of middle school. More than 290 million copies have been sold around the globe!

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The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Review

25 Aug 2010

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, The

Spinning off from a simple premise that began as a cartoon novel — Greg (Zachary Gordon; think The Wonder Years’ Fred Savage) starts middle school dead set on being the popular guy — this kids flick mounts a series of set-pieces around toxic cheese, wrestling, mother-and-son dances, nightmare school plays, with the only through-line being Greg’s friendship with chipper fat nerd Rowley (Robert Capron).

It’s episodic in the extreme, emotionally superficial and outstays its 92 minutes, but it has the appeal of a Junior American Splendor, boasts moments of sharp wit and is well-played by a likable cast, including Kick Ass’ Chloe Moretz as a too-cool-for-school outsider.

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Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Book 1) Paperback – November 23, 2021

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• Part of Series Diary of a Wimpy Kid
• Language English
• Dimensions 8.5 x 5.43 x 0.3 inches
• Publisher Puffin
• Publication date November 23, 2021
• ISBN-10 0241562287
• ISBN-13 978-0241562284
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin (November 23, 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241562287
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241562284
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.87 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 5.43 x 0.3 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #366,350 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books )

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Jeff kinney.

Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and 'Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid' series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for 'Favorite Book' and has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time’s 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and later moved to New England where he and his wife own a bookstore, 'An Unlikely Story'.

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