Bibliography:
Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 2007. New York: Amulet Books. ISBN 9780810993136
Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 2007. New York: Amulet Books. ISBN 9780810993136
Plot Summary:
Greg Heffley, a middle school boy, writes in a journal (not a diary) his mom gives to him. He starts the journal on his first day of school and we follow him throughout the year. From where to sit in class, dealing with his younger and older brothers, video games, pranks, nerds, and bullies, this book has it all. What sometimes goes on in middle school is hilariously portrayed here by the self-absorbed Greg complete with cartoon drawings. When Greg doesn't fess up after his friend Rowley gets in trouble for something Greg did, it seems he may lose his best friend. Will Greg do what is right in order to get his friend back?
Greg Heffley, a middle school boy, writes in a journal (not a diary) his mom gives to him. He starts the journal on his first day of school and we follow him throughout the year. From where to sit in class, dealing with his younger and older brothers, video games, pranks, nerds, and bullies, this book has it all. What sometimes goes on in middle school is hilariously portrayed here by the self-absorbed Greg complete with cartoon drawings. When Greg doesn't fess up after his friend Rowley gets in trouble for something Greg did, it seems he may lose his best friend. Will Greg do what is right in order to get his friend back?
Critical Analysis:
Excellent pick for the reluctant reader, but all young readers will find this book hilarious. Kinney gears the book more towards boys, but girls may love reading Greg Heffley's journal just as much. The black and white cartoon drawings are a terrific draw for the reluctant reader and add comedy and allow the reader to visualize what is going on. Any middle schooler can identify with the book, and if not with Greg, then one of the other characters. Although there is not much of a plot, the journal is a page-turner simply on account of the comedy.
Excellent pick for the reluctant reader, but all young readers will find this book hilarious. Kinney gears the book more towards boys, but girls may love reading Greg Heffley's journal just as much. The black and white cartoon drawings are a terrific draw for the reluctant reader and add comedy and allow the reader to visualize what is going on. Any middle schooler can identify with the book, and if not with Greg, then one of the other characters. Although there is not much of a plot, the journal is a page-turner simply on account of the comedy.
Review Excerpt(s):
Publisher's Weekly: "Kinney's popular Web comic, which began in 2004, makes its way to print as a laugh-out-loud "novel in cartoons," adapted from the series."
School Library Journal: "Kinney does a masterful job of making the mundane life of boys on the brink of adolescence hilarious."
Publisher's Weekly: "Kinney's popular Web comic, which began in 2004, makes its way to print as a laugh-out-loud "novel in cartoons," adapted from the series."
School Library Journal: "Kinney does a masterful job of making the mundane life of boys on the brink of adolescence hilarious."
Connections:
Read Greg Heffley's three other diaries, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. Also, check out the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie. Girls may like the Amelia books by Marissa Moss.
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