Book Review: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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This is the diary journal of middle school student Greg Heffley. According to Greg keeping a diary was his mother's idea and not his. He only agrees to write in it because "I figure later on when I'm rich and famous, I'll have better things to do then answer people's stupid questions all day long." Greg's journal follows him through his first year in middle school. He and his best friend Rowley are "undersized weaklings" amidst the "gorillas who have to shave twice a day" at their middle school. All Greg wants is to move up his popularity status which is "possibly 52nd or 53rd place this year." Greg's journey through his first year of middle school is funny and enjoyable to read, whether or not Greg actually learns from his mistakes.

Awards and Review Excerpt(s)

ALA Notable Book

Publisher's Weekly Best Books of 2007

2008 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards: Favorite Book

2010 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards: Favorite Book Series

Starred Review by Publisher's Weekly: "[Kinney's] print debut should keep readers in stitches, eagerly anticipating Greg's further adventures."

Review by School Library Journal: "…it is an excellent choice for reluctant readers, but more experienced readers will also find much to enjoy…"

Other books in the Wimpy Kid series:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book

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My name is Corina Galvan and I am the new School Librarian at Vela Middle School. This blog will contain information on great things going on at our library, book reviews for students, literature news, research tips, and other great/informative stuff. So please come back and visit out blog often!