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Diary of a Wimpy Kid | 
 enlarge | Author: Jeff Kinney
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  162 reviews
Sales Rank: 311
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0810993139
EAN: 9780810993136
ASIN: 0810993139
Publication Date: April 1, 2007
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Condition: BRAND NEW COPY, SOFTCOVER EDITION, NO UGLY REMAINDER MARKS.
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Product Description
Boys dont keep diariesor do they?
The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to
Its 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 youre 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 Rowleys star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friends 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 dont expect me to be all Dear Diary this and Dear Diary that. Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he wont 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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Great October 8, 2008
My son loved this book. My son has ADHD and it is torture for me to get him to sit still and read or do homework. I purchased this book on a whim and hoped he would at least look at it. My son is 8 1/2 and blew through this book in 3 weeks, I bought the second one and he read that one in less than a week1!
BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!! September 27, 2008
i got it and i thought that it would be really dumb, but when i read it, it was totally pimped out!! i recomend this to every one who likes a nice funny story!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinny September 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yes, I know what you're thinking. A novel? In... Cartoons? Well, here's the thing. Diary of A Wimpy Kid is written as the journal of Greg Heffley. It is a real novel, with a few pictures here and there to reinforce what you have read and to add a bit of comedy to the already funny book. So, if I haven't already explained the plot of the "journal", I'll do so now. The book chronicles the daily trials of Greg Heffley and his immoral older brother, Rodrick; his tough parents; his little brother, Manny; his odd friend, Rowley; and a disapproving school body.
There really isn't one clear plot. Like, I said earlier, it explains the days of Greg's life. Here are a few examples. There was the time where Greg ran for school treasurer and the time that Greg and Rowley tried to build a haunted house in Rowley's basement. I also remember the part where Greg signed up for his school's production of the Wizard of Oz -and became a tree. And who can forget the Christmas where Greg got a Barbie?
Greg is your average tween in a bully-filled world. He is quite skinny for his age group, all the more laughable to his peers. And to top that off, his best friend is the biggest geek in all of middle school. I think Greg is a bit insecure. He sometimes acts more modestly than what he deserves; and when someone bold steps in and does the same thing, they usually get all the credit, as opposed to Greg. The book's title is more proof of Greg's insecurity. He refers to himself as wimpy, which is only, at most, half of what he is.
Now, don't get me wrong. Greg is strong in his own way. He has to live with the torture of what his older brother Rodrick dishes out on him. Rodrick is part of a band, "Loded Diaper", and their music would be enough to kill Greg. And if not just that, Greg also has to endure the jokes and humiliation caused by Rodrick. But, of course, Greg can always dish out payback. His younger brother is a bigger problem. Manny gets whatever he wants, and if anyone messes with Manny, it's lights out for them. There was this one time where Manny drew all over Greg's door. But here's the worst part. His parents practically gave him a standing ovation. But, being Greg, Greg always manages to find a way around it.
The author, Jeff Kinney, is a genius. I thought this book was hilarious and very cleverly written. I can easily relate to the things Greg goes through. His school and neighborhood were nearly identical to mine. Greg goes through things that real middle school students have to suffer. There are two more books to this series made so far, and one isn't out yet. The other one was equally as funny. I would definitely recommend this book to the middle school audience it reaches out to.
Wimpy, Wimpy, Wimpy September 21, 2008
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an excellent book for students who are in fifth grade or above. It shares advice with students to help them cope with the difficult world of middle school. However, let's make one thing clear; the book is not a diary. It is a journal per say according to the Greg Heffley. He is only doing the journal for his mother. Greg is thrown into the middle school world of bullies, morons, and know it alls. He faces snow ball fights, older and younger siblings, and holidays throughout the book taking everything in stride.
Fantastic Series September 19, 2008
My nine year old grandson LOVES the first two books in this series. He has re-read them several times, and the books always make him laugh. The author is right-on for this age group. My grandson can't wait until the next two books come out. There are so many great book series for girls, there needs to be more for boys. Great job, Jeff!
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