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I finally decided to pick up a copy of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” to see what all the fuss is about. After reading Jeff Kinney’s first book in the series, I’ve decided that I’m still not necessarily sure, but I enjoyed the read.

The conundrum comes from the fact that there isn’t really a point to the story of Greg, Kinney’s Wimpy Kid. The book just details an entire school year of Greg’s life in middle school through his own words and doodles in a journal (emphasis on “journal” NOT “diary”). There’s no real mystery or driving force behind the whole thing. It’s just the life of Greg. We go from the first day of school to Halloween to the school play to Christmas to a brief bout of backstabbing by a friend to the end of the school year. That’s it.

Now despite the lack of a plot, I couldn’t help but think this kid was delightfully awkward. He doesn’t seem weird at all, just that he’s still learning how to navigate the social waters of life. Lacking experience of course will result in some funny moments, and these are written with such honesty and naivety that it’s hard to think of them as anything other than endearingly awkward. This awkwardness creates such a great lighthearted feeling that I can understand why so many kids would choose this book as an easygoing and relatable escape from their own middle school lives.

So the moral of the story is if you’re looking for a book that will change your life with surprising plot twists, intricately detailed characters, and an elaborate fictional world, this isn’t it. If you need a quick read and a nice little pick me up, definitely grab this book.

I'll be famous one day, but for now I'm stuck in high school with a bunch of morons. Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley, who finds himself thrust into high school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Luckily Greg has his best friend and sidekick, Rowley. But when Rowley's popularity starts to rise, it kicks off a chain of events that will test their friendship in a hilarious fashion.

this book is so funny, in some parts I actually laughed out loud. It is a nice, easy read with tons of comedy. Girls and boys should so read it!!!

Reader reviewed by Kristin

While just entering Middle School, Greg has just a plane simple, normal life. Not popular, nor a geek, but not known by many people. He goes through thick and thin throughout the year and learns a lot about who his true friends are as well as who aren't. Also, he finds out life isn't as easy as people say. There will eventually be fights and relationships and is prepared to take it on for the future. This book is mainly about his life and how things are unfair to him. Personally, i recommend this to people who need to read a book quick since it's not hard to read at all and takes a short amount of time. It isn't all that great, but can get assignments done in a flash. 

Reader reviewed by Gerald

Diary of a Wimpy Kid   by Gerald Scott

     You should read Diary of a Wimpy Kid (the whole series) by Jeff Kinney.  It is one of the best books ever!!  Its really awesome!  Its so awesome; youll have to read it twice, or MORE.

     I would recommend it because it is for boys and girls.  Its about a teenage boy who is in middle school trying to get out alive.  He has only one friend named Rowley who does not act his age.  Instead he acts ten years younger

     The main character is Greg Hefley.  He is a small wanttobefamous kid.  He constantly tries to rank himself higher than seventy on the popularity chain, but just keeps going down.

     If you want a fun filled adventure through this middle school and see what happens you need to read this book.  Just try it.

Reader reviewed by BubbleTea

Stole this book from my younger brother who is in love with the series and was excited about the movie. It was a good book for readers who enjoy books with pictures but me i was really enjoying whole comic book like feel. Bascially every boy around the age for 10 to 13 can relate to this book, the charaters will remind them of their friends and themselves. I would recommend parents with young boys who are just getting into middle school to give them this book and also those who are looking for something quick to read that will make you giggle.

Reader reviewed by Julie

I read this book as just something fun and quick to read. My younger brother was reading it and showing me EVERY single part that he enjoyed, so I decided 'Why don't I just read it?' I started it and read about half of it before I did anything else. I just loved the humor in it. It made me actually laugh out loud at some points.

I think this book if a fun read, especially if you are have a bad day! It's fast and easy to read in about a day. I would give it 4 stars

Reader reviewed by Joyce Lansky

Diary of the Wimpy Kid breaks the rules that writers are taught about plotting. The book basically has little plot, yet I found myself wanting to turn the pages. I repeatedly laughed out loud at the antics of Gregory, a not so nice tween, and his only friend. The drawings are darling, but beware of the "cheese touch." The voice perfectly captures the tone of a middle schooler.

Reader reviewed by aNaToM!cAl K!lLer

Diary of a wimpy kid 

First of all this is not a diary! This book really isnt about princesses its actually a journal! So dont except this book to be all dear diary! The second thing is that hes not the type of guy whos a girls dream; hes the type of guy, whos in the background. The only thing he could impress a girl is by his video game skills and smarts. But no girls interested in that.

You might think this is a boring book by the title.

But its not, as you read this New York

Best Time-seller youll laugh your guts out.

WARNING: this book may contain too much comedy!!!

Jeff Kinney has also included many hilarious drawings as well.

This book is about a mixture of comedy and when friends dont workout.

You will see an inside life of a wimpy kid, and his point, of views and problems at school.

Reader reviewed by Amy Ward

LOVED IT!  I laughed out loud during most of the book.  It is just so spot on!  Poor Greg is just trying to get through middle school (a living nightmare, in my opinion and experience) but things just keep getting in his way.  Hilarious things!  And I loved the drawings.  It makes the book a complete package!  Even though the character is younger, I think all teens would enjoy this book.  You can apply the same principles to high school that Greg learns in middle school.  I would recommend this book to everyone, adults and teens.  I can't wait to read the next book!

Reader reviewed by athena

A very, different book. It's about a boy going through middle school writing in a diary his mom gave him. He writes about his best friend Rowley and about his brother and his band. I think Greg is being mean to his friend and being pushy. It was good at first then Greg got more self centered as time passed. All he worries about is playing video games and  making Rowley look bad. So you will like the book if you like jerks be mean.

Reader reviewed by Isabelen

This book is about a young boy named Greg. It follows a year in his life in middle school.

The book is a very easy read, but that doesn't take away from its humor and the comical drawings add to its charm.

Greg is just a normal boy and his problems and family are relatable in many ways.

The book is a fast read, so there's no reason why anyone should turn it down. You'll laugh quite a few times before you're done. I really liked this book and believe that anyone no matter their age should give it a chance despite its somewhat childish appearance.

Reader reviewed by vampreviews

this book is the first of a trilogy and its pretty funny, i mostly dont like cortoon novels, but this one was good. its about a teenage boy, just trying to deal with the problems in life, but the author throws in alot of jokes, you know to make real life funny. just give it a try, if you dont like it ,set it down for something better.(sorry this was such a short review, im having an off day)

Reader reviewed by Angelica Maria the Starchild

Greg Heffley's mother gives him a diary for him to write down his thoughts, much to his dislike. The book is told in comics and diary entries and is very funny. It is different from what I normally read but was worth it. I rate it a four because although humorous, Greg becames selfish and self-centered and, I hate to say it, he gets what he deserves! If you have some free time, pick up this book. An inside joke to those that have read the book: ONLINE CHEESE TOUCH *crosses fingers*
signed:
Angelica Maria the Starchild

Reader reviewed by Shane

     I have read this book, and I think it rocks! It starts out with him
(the wimpy kid) saying that it is a journal and that he told his mom
not to get one with the word diary mentioned anywhere in it. The book
is about a boy named Greg Hefley. He loves video games and whenever he
is grounded from them he sneaks a game to his friend Rowleys house and
plays it there. I guess that you could call this guy a& how should I
put it& well he is very& moronic. Of course, I cant really say that
because he doesnt do much that would make him a moron and he usually
is the one, in his journal of course, calling other people morons. He
has a brother named Rodrick. Rodrick has a band called Loded Diper.
Of course, that isnt how you spell it, and if you told Rodrick that,
it would be news to him! Later in the book, he gets a job as a school
paper cartoon writer. He and Rowley were going to use a comic called
Zoo-Wee Mama!. They gave up on that one and used a comic called
Creightin the Cretin. This book is very funny, and I hope that
everyone else who reads it loves it as much as I did!

Reader reviewed by Dede

This book starts out promising. Greg gets a diary for his birthday, much to his frustration, from his mother. He begins to write in it about his life, his best friend Rowley, and their middle school problems. The pictures are entertaining, the dialogue is good and easy to follow. However the further into the book I got, the more disappointed I became. Greg starts looking self-centered and selfish. He treats his best friend Rowley and most everyone else, with such disrespect and rudeness, it's hard to laugh at the funny parts. I guess you could say, Greg gets what he has coming to him by the end, but instead of being humorous and understanding, the book falls short and it just seems overly judgemental.