Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a children's book written by Jeff Kinney. The writing style changes between handwritten text and comic book style characters.

Fast Facts

1. Author: Jeff Kinney
2. Genres: Juvenile Fiction, Childrens Books
3. Publication Date: April 1, 2007
4. Publisher: Abrams Books
5. Pages: 224
6. Recommended Ages: 9-12
7. ISBN 978-0810993136
8. Adaptation: Movie
9. The first in a series of five planned books
10. Originally posted on Funbrain.com in 2004

Plot Synopsis

A young video game addicted Greg and his best friend are facing the hazards of trying to grow up before they are ready. Together they struggle to keep their friendship as they grow apart and try to retain their identity while avoiding military school.

Reviews

• "At every moment, Greg seems real, and the engrossed reader will even occasionally see the logic in some of his choices. Greatly adding to the humor are Kinney's cartoons, which appear on every page. 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." - Book List Review
• "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 Review

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