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| Diary of a Wimpy Kid | 
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| Author: Jeff Kinney
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  177 reviews
Sales Rank: 107
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0810993139
EAN: 9780810993136
ASIN: 0810993139
Publication Date: April 1, 2007
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Condition: BRAND NEW COPY,SOFTCOVER EDITION,NO UGLY REMAINDER MARKS !!!
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| Customer Reviews:
Hilarious Even for Adults December 8, 2007
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I learned of this book in my University of Maryland alumni magazine and I'm very glad I did. The author, Jeff Kinney, wrote a popular comic strip called "Igdoof" in the early 90's for the Maryland student newspaper, the Diamondback. His comic alone made me look forward to each new issue of the paper and I continued to seek it out even after I graduated to read Kinney's comic.
From what I understand, he fought to get the strip syndicated after he graduated, but it never happened- presumably because his somewhat simplistic and crude artistic style is nothing like what you see in the daily comics sections. I had often wondered what became of Kinney, whose considerable talent should not be going to waste, so I was happy to pick this book up once I discovered it.
The book, likely written for kids at or above a fifth or sixth grade reading level, was better reading for a 37 year old than I could have possibly imagined. Kinney picks up right where he left off with the Igdoof strip with the very same humor and art that made me enjoy it so much. The book was laugh-out-loud funny throughout and I would recommend it to not only kids, but anyone who can appreciate humor books. I wish Jeff all the success in the world and look forward to reading more of his works-- he has really found his calling.
8 year old fan October 5, 2007
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
My eight year old boy was having a difficult time finding things to read. So I was relieved to find something besides Captain Underpants that he can get excited about. The style of the book is accessible -- lots of white space, informal dialogue, and frequent cartoon illustrations. It's about middle school, but younger children will still enjoy it.
 A kids review October 24, 2007
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
The book that I just recently got done reading is Diary of a wimpy kid. This book is great for ages 9-12. I recommend this book if you like diary books.
This book is about a 7th grader named Greg. He wants to be cool his first year of middle school, but his best friend Rowley is holding him back. Rowley doesn't care if he is cool or not, he is okay right where he is at. Later on in this book Rowley and Greg get in a fight. During this fight Greg realizes that it's not about being cool; he just wants a true friend always by his side. By becoming cool Greg would lose a good friend and become friends with people that he used to hate and bully him.
Will Rowley and Greg become friends again? Will Greg become cool? To find out read Diary of a Wimpy kid by: Jeff Kinney.
I thought this book was very good, when ever I had time, i was reading it, I couldnt put it down.
The difference between reality middle school and fantasy middle school January 4, 2008
10 out of 18 found this review helpful
This book, "A Diary of a Wimpy Kid", was okay.
The humor, though nonetheless funny, is not that appealing, and somewhat crude and mean. I don't think that this book was sending out a very good message, and I actually think adults would "get" the humor more.
Another thing I disliked was that it was totally off on what middle schoolers are like. The kids these days are actually more mature than what the book is making them out to be. Instead of hating each other, there's more going out and liking each other in real life between girls and boys. Instead of having so many elective choices and safety patrols, we have one elective in real life.
However, it was funny and parts of it you just had to laugh out loud!
FOR PARENTS: (Scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the highest\worse)
bad language - 0 there was no bad language
sexual content - 2
1. one example of sexual content is that the main character's little brother takes a magazine with a girl in a bikini on the hood of a car in it to school.
2. another example of sexual content is that one boy says he kissed a girl's friend behind the lockers.
violence - 5
1. one example of violence was that the main character, Greg, and his friend Rowley play violent video games.
2. another example of violence is that Greg and Rowley try to make a HUGE snowball and roll sledders in it.
3. There are several references of bullying.
4. The school has a wresting class and Greg gets a benchpress for Christmas.
5. Many throw apples at a girl and break her glasses.
adult content - 5
1. one example of adult content is that there are mentions of kids smoking and the are drawings of smokers.
2. another example of adult content is that high schoolers toliet paper a house and make Greg and Rowley eat year-old cheese on the basketball courts.
3. There is no cussing in the book, but it does say that the kids make a list of cuss words.
4. Greg hints that church could be more interesting and that a "Bless This House" sign would not be an ideal gift, which may come off offensive or confusing.
5. Greg listens to his older brother's rock music with a "parental advisory" sticker on it.
Overall, this was an okay book.
Great book - it should be in the library May 5, 2007
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
Reviewed by T.J. Jones (age 13) for Reader Views (4/07)
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is about a kid named Greg Heffley. He goes through middle school as a wimpy kid. He and his friend Rowley have many adventures together. They deal with school, family, and friendship. Eventually Rowley starts to grow more popular than Greg. Greg gets jealous and worried at the same time. He has to do anything he can to save his friendship with Rowley. That will not be easy for Greg because he still needs to have time for his school and family. Greg is confused and frustrated; he just has to find a way to stop all of the chaos.
I really liked "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" because it was very funny. It is also very true. Middle school is not easy. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is a good book for times when you are bored or just feel like laughing. It made me feel better when I was at school. It is from the perspective of a wimpy kid; that is what makes it so good.
Anybody who knows a good book when they read one should definitely read "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." There is not even an age group for this book; it is funny to anyone who reads it. The person who might enjoy it the most would most likely be a sixth or even seventh-grader. The library should defiantly order "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." It is totally worth it. I think I might even read it again sometime.
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