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Primary Times, May-July 2007
Very funny. The diary format means it can be read in small doses
which is an encouragement for reluctant readers.
which is an encouragement for reluctant readers.
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Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into a new year and a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving.
Desperate to prove his new found maturity, which only going up a grade can bring, Greg is happy to have his not-quite-so-cool sidekick, Rowley, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's popularity to his own advantage. Recorded in his diary with comic pictures and his very own words, this test of Greg and Rowley's friendship unfolds with hilarious results.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is difficult to find books which interest my 9 yr old son but the Wimpy Kid series has been a resounding success given that it has dragged him away from tv/video games, previously unheard of! The last time I saw him so engaged in a book was probably several years ago when he was into Captain Underpants and now at last an equally attractive, fun read. The beautifully balanced mixture of text (diary format) and illustrations makes it much more approachable than some of the literature targetted at this age group - doorstopper sized fantasy tomes, no thank you! I wish more authors would create vibrant, cleverly illustrated novels for children - just because they're over 5 doesn't mean they can't enjoy pictures.
My son is now on Book 3 of the series and I'm currently searching for future reading material. It has made him interested in reading again and he shares anecdotes from the book with the whole family - a true example of the power of literature!
My son is now on Book 3 of the series and I'm currently searching for future reading material. It has made him interested in reading again and he shares anecdotes from the book with the whole family - a true example of the power of literature!
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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!
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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.
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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My 11year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed reading it
Arrived in time, well packed,good price. Couldn't ask for more. My daughter is now 'hooked' on all the other 'wimpy kid' books and dvds.
Published 1 day ago by Michael
Once they start...
I bought this, along with book 2, for my nephew for his 8th birthday. He is good at maths, but reading hasn't been one of his fondest things to do - that is until he picked this... Read more
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Dairy of a wimpy kid is a very good book adventurous. This book is about a young boy called Greg. The two most important characters are Greg and Rowley. Read more
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Excellent
I bought this book for my little sister that doesn't exactly love to read.
In that way the book is great! Lots of illustrations, easy and sort of comical text font. Read more
In that way the book is great! Lots of illustrations, easy and sort of comical text font. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Jannzky
Delightful
This book will suit kids of all ages and had me, a child in my thirties, laughing out loud. It documents the life of Greg, a child who gets himself into some unfortunate incidents. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Martensgirl
Super books!
I cannot rate these books highly enough. My son is 8 has Aspergers and Adhd and is a fantastic reader, but needs encouragement to read and looses attention quickly with text heavy... Read more
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fab
my son abso loves these books, he has suddenly turned into a bookworm :-O
he now wants everything this author has written!
he now wants everything this author has written!
Published 1 month ago by jzmom
Recommended read for kids
My 10 yr old son always treated reading as a chore. I was desperate for him to see it as fun, and a relaxing hobby to have (instead of playing on the Wii or computer! Read more
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It was brilliant
I am seven years old and I really enjoyed this book because it is very funny. My favourite bit is the cheese touch. This is how it goes.... Read more
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