Diary of a Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney | Book Review

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Written and Illustrated by Jeff Kinney

Ages 7+ | 224 Pages

Publisher: Amulet Books (2007) | ISBN-13: 9781419741852

What to Expect: Graphic Novel, Middle School, Diary Entries, and Humor

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an exceptionally captivating tale of a young protagonist’s journey that began with tiny daily entries on a website and later expanded into the renowned book series we know and love. It’s a storytelling saga that gave rise to a do-it-yourself book and a film feature.

The main character, Greg Heffley, speaks to all ages, delivering a witty reading experience. Readers accompany the young character as he traverses the highs and lows of his first year in middle school, and the manner in which author-illustrator Jeff Kinney captures his adventures in a comic book style with humor and wit is impressive. The book is full of funny scenes, antics, mistakes, and missteps that are sure to make readers burst out laughing. 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is not solely focused on Greg’s quest for popularity but also touches on a wide variety of experiences—providing valuable lessons on the complexities of school life that many young readers can relate to. It is a complete package that combines relatable humor with insightful lessons, making it an easy-to-read yet thoroughly enjoyable book—perfect for any graphic novel lover!

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About the Author-Illustrator

Jeff Kinney is an author of children’s books including Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. Jeff was born in College Park, Maryland, in 1971 where he created a comic strip called “Igdoof.”He also created the children’s website ‘Poptropica’.

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Bianca Schulze reviewed Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Discover more books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid by reading our reviews and articles tagged with Graphic Novel, Middle School, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Humor.