Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)

Jeff Kinney

Oct 2012 · Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 · Abrams

About this ebook

Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they?

The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to

It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary.

In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.

Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to be all ‘Dear Diary’ this and ‘Dear Diary’ that.†? Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things.

Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a day. F&P level: T

Ratings and reviews

I found this book to be funny and hilarious thanks to Rodrick Heffley and his band Loded Diper and Rowley Jefferson being a gullible yet lovable character who is oblivious to Greg Heffley's obvious dislike of him. Initially, I enjoyed the books but as the series progressed, I found Greg Heffley the protagonist to be more unlikeable due to his narcissism and self-centeredness in wanting fame and fortune. Other than that, it's a decent read for young readers.

Books are disgusting. Greg only cares about himself. I can't even begin to tell you all the problems with these books. BTW, this review DOES come from a kid, just a MATTURE one

It has 34 pages I'm a pop star you have problably heard of me thanks it blows!!!! If you get this your wasting your time take from someone who nose

About the author

Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England, where he and his wife own a bookstore named An Unlikely Story.