Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

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

Children find the book funny and relatable, especially the snowy chaos, family arguments and memorable characters. Some children are less comfortable with the mild bullying and notice that there are few female characters.

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

Number six in this series of fast-paced, cartoon-filled chaotic family humour, this time with a snowy setting and of course Greg’s talent for making ordinary problems much worse. It could be said to explore responsibility, family relationships and the consequences of trying to avoid blame. A strong choice for children aged 8–13, especially fans of the series and reluctant readers who enjoy illustrated stories.

Genres

What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever about?

Greg Heffley is in serious trouble after school property gets damaged, and he’s the main suspect! Just when things look bad, a huge blizzard traps Greg and his family indoors. As the snow piles up, Greg wonders if being stuck inside with his family is even worse than facing the punishment at school. Can he survive the chaos until the snow melts?

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: Cabin Fever

Taking responsibility: Greg is worried about being blamed for the damage at school. What choices could he make to handle the situation more honestly, and what might happen if he avoids responsibility?

Family under pressure: How does being trapped indoors change the way Greg’s family behaves towards one another, and which family member seems best at coping with the problem?

Humour and consequences: Which of Greg’s actions is funniest because it goes wrong, and what does the joke show about the difference between what Greg expects and what actually happens?

Being stuck indoors: Imagine that a blizzard leaves your family without school, electricity or the internet. How could you keep everyone busy and stop arguments from getting worse?

Fairness and favouritism: Greg often feels that his brothers are treated differently from him. What makes treatment feel fair or unfair in a family?