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Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend

By Jeff Kinney

Rowley’s diary takes a hilarious, chaotic turn when Greg’s fame plans go not-so-boring.

humorous lighthearted entertaining

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Average score: 4.2

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What do our readers think of Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find Rowley's journal funny, quick to read and full of entertaining pictures and silly moments. Some children think the book is too short and question whether Greg treats his best friend kindly enough.

What does the Pageticker team say about Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend?

Jeff Kinney hands the diary over to Rowley Jefferson, and the result is a gloriously muddled change of viewpoint. Rowley's earnest attempts to record Greg's future fame are packed with comic misunderstandings, energetic illustrations and a few reminders that this friendship is not always as equal as it looks. A brisk, funny choice for Wimpy Kid fans, especially those who enjoy seeing a familiar story-world from a different angle.

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family

What is Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend about?

Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's best friend, steps into the spotlight by writing his own journal. While aiming to chronicle Greg's future fame, Rowley's attempt turns into a hilariously chaotic narrative. This special World Book Day edition offers fans a fresh glimpse into the Wimpy Kid universe, leading up to the release of 'Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid' on 9th April.

About the author

Jeff Kinney is a popular author and cartoonist from America. He is best known for creating the funny and exciting 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, which follows the adventures of Greg Heffley. Jeff enjoys making stories that make children laugh and inspire them to enjoy reading every day.

Discussion ideas around Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend

A different point of view: How does Rowley's way of telling the story change the way you see Greg and their friendship?

What makes a best friend?: What do Greg and Rowley owe each other as friends, and which moments suggest that one of them gives more than the other?

Truth and storytelling: When Rowley writes about Greg, how much is he recording the truth and how much is he imagining the future?

Fame and the future: Why does Rowley believe Greg will become famous, and what might make someone deserve to be remembered?

Who gets the last word?: If Greg wrote his own version of the same events, what might he change, leave out or explain differently?

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2019

First published

2018

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