Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

by: Jeff Kinney

Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2007

Greg Heffley is just your average wimpy 6th grader. Get an inside look at his first year of middle school by reading his diary only it's not a diary, because girls have diaries, not boys. Read about Greg's older brother Rodrick and what a jerk he is. Or how about Greg's little brother, a toddler named Manny and how annoying he can be. As Greg and his best friend Rowley Jefferson strive to climb the social ladder Greg must decide if he will "do the right thing" and remain loyal to his friend. If not, will Greg and Rowley be able to repair their friendship? You will love reading about junior high with weird kids like Fregley and superstitions like "the cheese touch."

Personal Review: This book is hilarious! I loved it. It is a very quick read because it is written like a diary and contains Greg's drawings, which are probably the funniest part of the whole book. I like this book because it is written from the perspective of a boy in junior high. Most books likes this are about pre-teen girls so I was really happy to read it from a different point of view. I think anyone would love this book no matter how old. It is fun to read and you will be laughing the whole way through! No Warnings!

224 pages

New Realism: Friends and Society

Humor/Graphic Novel

Ages 9-12