Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid

What do our readers think of Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly humour, cartoons and Rowley’s cheerful voice, and some like the friendship lessons. Some children find Greg too mean and think the story is less entertaining than the main Wimpy Kid books.

What does the Pageticker team say about Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid?

Rowley Jefferson takes over the diary, bringing his cheerful, gloriously muddled viewpoint to the Wimpy Kid world. Jeff Kinney keeps the familiar cartoons, comic timing and school-age awkwardness, while the change of narrator gives the friendship between Rowley and Greg a fresh angle. It is a funny choice for fans of the series, and there's a useful talking point on the difference between a loyal friend and a friend who takes advantage.

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What is Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid about?

Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's best friend, starts his own journal to share his experiences. He decides to write Greg's biography, believing Greg will be famous one day. However, Rowley's humorous and honest accounts reveal more about their friendship than Greg anticipated, offering a fresh and funny perspective on the Wimpy Kid world.

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 an Awesome Friendly Kid

Rowley’s viewpoint: How does Rowley’s way of telling events change the way you see Greg and their friendship?

A true biography: What makes a biography trustworthy, and which parts of Greg’s story might Rowley get wrong?

Friendship and fairness: What should friends do when one person keeps making the other person feel uncomfortable or left out?

Kindness with a cape: Rowley imagines a superhero who spreads kindness. What would your own friendly superhero stand for, and what would they do?

Funny but not harmless: When does a joke stop being funny and start hurting someone, and how can you tell the difference?