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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1) [Paperback]

Jeff Kinney
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3 July 2008 Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The hilarious and original global bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid - perfect for readers of 8+ and also reluctant readers, everyone loves the adventures of Greg Heffley. You can also discover Diary of a Wimpy Kid on the big screen in the major motion blockbusting Wimpy Kid Movie franchise.

Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL, not a diary. This was Mom's idea, not mine. But if she thinks I'm going to write down my "feelings" in here or whatever, she's crazy.

The only reason I agreed to do this at all is because I figure later on when I'm rich and famous, this book is gonna come in handy.

But for now I'm stuck with a bunch of morons.

Today is the first day of school, so I figured I might as well write in this book to pass the time.

Just don't expect me to be all "Dear Diary" this and "Dear Diary" that.

Praise for Jeff Kinney:

'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Sun

'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent

'The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Big Issue

'Hilarious' - Telegraph

Jeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jeff has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Powerful People in the World. Jeff is also creator of Poptropica.com, which was names one of Time magazine's 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in Washington, D.C., and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives in Southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons.


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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (3 July 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141324902
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141324906
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.4 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (180 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series (Sun )

Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet (Independent )

Hilarious! (Sunday Telegraph )

The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid (The Big Issue )

About the Author

As well as being an international bestselling author, Jeff Kinney is also an online developer and designer. He is the creator of the children's virtual world, poptropica. He was names one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2009. He lives with his family in Massachusetts, USA.

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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By JRW
Format:Paperback
i bought this book for my seven year old son, and decided to read a bit on the train home..... i would like to think of lots of clever things to say, but this book is just really funny. My son loved it too, and actually asked me if he could read for a bit longer! The comic style illustrations are also great fun. I recommend this book to anyone aged anything!
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By Donald Mitchell HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
If you haven't had a good laugh lately, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is your source for timeless humor.

There's a particular goofiness about boys in middle school that drives parents crazy but has to delight when considered from a distance such as through reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Jeff Kinney captured that goofiness with a tongue-in-cheek irreverence that will amuse anyone reading this book.

This is a graphic novel, but not the slick sort that you see from Japan. Instead, Mr. Kinney imitates the style that a middle school boy with good printing skills might use in displaying this simulated diary in the form of Greg Heffley's journal.

Greg is a middle child as well as a middle schooler. His older brother Rodrick can't be bothered with Greg except when the temptation to torture occurs to Rodrick. His younger brother Manny is the apple of his parents' eyes and is spoiled rotten.

Greg has a few, simple needs to satisfy: Avoiding touching the cheese that's been on blacktop since the prior spring, not getting beaten up by bigger kids, playing his favorite video games (which his parents don't approve of), avoiding embarrassment, and getting credit for doing something right. Parents, teachers, fellow students, and fate conspire to thwart Greg. But Greg has one ace in the hole . . . his friend Rowley is even more of a loser than Greg is. And Greg exploits Rowley for all he's worth. The gags are often based on the results not turning out as Greg anticipated.

The book has many funny parts that will have you laughing out loud. Occasionally, Mr. Kinney goes over the top and employs too much self-satire. But the story is quickly rescued by going back into straight satire.

I derived special pleasure from the book by recounting the adventures of one of my sons and his best friend at this same age. That gave me many more things to laugh about.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dairy of the wimpy kid. 10 Feb 2013
By Miriam
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A fantastic book really funny .my favourite bit was when Rowley ate the rotten cheese from the basket ball pitch. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really funny,
Every page was full of jokes, I just couldn't put this book down. I can't wait to read the next one.
Published 11 hours ago by Joseph Allenby
3.0 out of 5 stars Too easy.
It's a good book but it's way too easy. Jeff Kinney is a good author but needs to use better words.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Diary of a wimpy kid by Josh age 9
I think this book is really good and it is even better than horrid Henry because his joke book is a bit old fashioned
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read!!!!!
I loved it especially the funny and interesting bits in the book. It's a good starting book of the book collection which tempts me to want to read the next book in the book... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Jag555
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
My son really enjoyed this book , it captivates from the start x he enjoyed learning all about the characters x
Published 10 days ago by Adele Scotton
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
This is a good book but it is not my favourite diary of a wimpy
kid book it is good
Published 12 days ago by Mr. S. Southwick
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
Pop polio p and night in you're looking for someone to the end up in a great job of this year old hotel and a good thing about the end up in the end of this year old hotel in you... Read more
Published 14 days ago by SOliver Buckle
5.0 out of 5 stars How to get your reluctant reader to read
This book changed my life (for a few weeks anyway) I watched my son struggle his way through books he didn't want to read until he discovered Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Read more
Published 16 days ago by jellybeanmat
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Childrens (adult read)
Good book for both children and adults as part of the Diary of a wimpy kid book set. Can recommed
Published 17 days ago by Howard Brier
5.0 out of 5 stars Not cheesy
This book was outstanding. I would recommend this book to anyone and I bet they will love it aswell as I did
Published 18 days ago by Caitlin Harmon
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