Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney
Citation: Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days. Amulet Books, 2009.
Plot: Greg Heffley is back at it in the 4th installment of the Diary series. In this book, Greg is on summer vacation. He's bored and his family can't take their usual vacation. On top of that, Greg owes Rowley's dad over $80 because he ordered so many fruit smoothies while at the country club pool with Rowley. Greg attempt starting a lawn service business, but that doesn't pan out quite as expected. This book is as hilarious as the others, with Greg being traumatized at the town pool, falling for a lifeguard, dealing with his brother Rodrick, watching scary movies and being scarred for life, and eventually even looking forward to school starting again.
Review: I think this series is hilarious, and it is no mystery to me why it is appealing to tweens of all age and they are even making movies based on the series. The book is spot on, really capturing those awkward middle school years in the voice of young Greg Heffley. His friendships, school experience, and family relationships are things middle schoolers can relate to. Add to the mix that the books are hilarious with cartoons drawn in, and you have a hit. I see kids as youn as 3rd and 4th grade all the way up to 9th graders carrying these books around. I'll readily admit that I'm reading the entire series for pleasure, and my husband lies next to me cracking up, remembering what middle school was like.
Age: 9 and up
Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
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