Citation: Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Omnibook, 2009.
Plot:
Greg Heffley is starting middle school (and writing in a *journal*, despite the fact that it says 'Diary' on the front). This novel follows Greg through his first day and first year at middle school, and what the words aren't able to convey, hilarious stick cartoons come to the rescue. Greg enters middle school planning to climb his way up the popularity ladder, despite his late bloomer best friend, Rowley. In the end, all Greg finds in his self-absorbed efforts is that he has lost his best friend, his safety-patrol post, and he's even less popular than Fregley... the resident least popular guy around. Can Greg get his best friend back? Can he avoid the high schoolers he and Rowley angered on Halloween? And even more importantly, can he avoid the slice of rotting cheese on the black top? Because no one with the dreaded 'cheese touch' (someone who has touched said cheese) will EVER be popular.
Review:
I can admit it: I actually liked this book. It made me remember those awkward middle school years, and I thought the dad in the book was hilarious. I definitely understand why tweens love these books (and movies). They really speak to what the tween years are all about: embarrassment and awkwardness. I can't imagine any tween who wouldn't relate to Diary in some form or another. Tweens will also appreciate that these books meet page requirements, but also include illustrations. They are nice transition books to larger, Harry Potter-esque books.
Reading Level:
9 and up
Series Information:
There are a ton of these books.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Similar Titles:
Captain Underpants
Dork Diaries
Super Diaper Baby
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