Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Book 1): (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a humorous novel presented as a diary written by the protagonist, Greg Heffley, who chronicles his daily life and experiences as he navigates the challenges of middle school. Greg is an average kid who dreams of being popular and successful, but often finds himself in awkward and funny situations. He writes about his family, including his overbearing older brother Rodrick and his naive younger brother Manny, his best friend Rowley, and various school events. Throughout the book, Greg struggles with fitting in, dealing with bullies, and attempting to gain status among his peers, all while his misadventures and schemes often backfire. The diary format includes hand-written notes and simple drawings that illustrate Greg's humorous perspective on life's trials and tribulations. Originally published: New York: Amulet Books, 2007. Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to. It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to be all ‘Dear Diary’ this and ‘Dear Diary’ that.” Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things. Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a day. F&P level: T.