Diary of a Wimpy Kid

What do our readers think of Diary of a Wimpy Kid? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book very funny, especially Greg’s embarrassing adventures, cartoon drawings and familiar school problems. Some children also think Greg can be selfish or unkind, particularly in the way he treats Rowley.

What does the Pageticker team say about Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

The book that launched a thousand sequels. We love the lively mix of illustrations, journal entries and laugh-out-loud school mishaps, which makes this an inviting albeit obvious choice for children who enjoy funny, fast-moving stories. Greg’s worries about popularity, friendship and fitting in feel familiar, although his selfish choices, pranks and sometimes unkind treatment of Rowley hopefully less so!

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What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid about?

Greg Heffley is starting a new school, and life just got a lot tougher! With bigger, meaner kids all around, Greg tries to survive the chaos with his best friend Rowley. As Rowley’s popularity grows, Greg faces hilarious challenges to keep up. Can Greg handle the ups and downs of school life and stay out of trouble? Dive into his laugh-out-loud journal and find out!

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 a Wimpy Kid

Popularity and fitting in: Why does Greg care so much about being popular, and what do his choices suggest about the pressure to fit in at school?

Friendship with Rowley: How would you describe Greg and Rowley’s friendship, and what could Greg do to be a more thoughtful friend?

Choices and consequences: Which of Greg’s plans creates the biggest problem for him, and what might he have done differently?

Journals and self-expression: Why does Greg record his experiences with drawings as well as words, and how might keeping a journal help someone make sense of school life?

School life: Which parts of Greg’s school experience seem realistic, and which parts are exaggerated to make them funnier?