Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Kinney, Jeff (2007).  Diary of a wimpy kid. New York: Amulet Books. 217 pg.  

 

Summary: Greg’s hilarious stories about his awkward year in middle school.  Greg sneaks video games from his parents, avoids the Cheese Touch at all costs, joins the Safety Patrol for hot cocoa, and coaches his best friend, Rowley, on how to go up on his popularity marks.  When Greg and Rowley start fighting, Greg needs to decide how to save their friendship.

 

Additional Comments:  Comical illustrations accompany the text and bring the odd cast of characters to life with unforgettable expressions and witty dialogue.  Greg’s antics remind the reader about how difficult it can be to just not fit in at school and the challenge of doing the “right thing”.