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 pleased July 24, 2010
Terry (Philadelphia)
I am 100% pleased with the order. it got to me sooner that predicted and i was very happy about that.
Poignant and Funny! A good read that boys will enjoy July 18, 2010
Pam Tee
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Middle School. I don't know of anyone who remembers that time of their life as being fabulous. It's so filled with change and coming to grips with the larger reality of looming adulthood, and the prospect of dealing with members of the opposite gender on 'new terms', and harder schoolwork, that it fairly dims in light of the fun of elementary school and high school. And perhaps that's why this book about an average boy trying to find his place resonates with kids.
It was certainly popular with my children. Both of them brought it home as soon as they were able to read it themselves. The Word-of-Mouth of their peers having brought it to their attention.
Myself, I didn't start reading the series until just recently when my 8 year-old son brought it home. He had already read it once and then we read it again together. The fact that he read it twice should tell you something: THIS isn't just another kid book.
I was surprised at how funny the book was. There were times when I just cracked up and at least one time where I had to stop reading until I could pull myself together.
THE SKINNY:::
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is written in clear, easy to understand language at the 5.2 (early Fifth Grade) Accelerated Reading level. Jeff Kinney is an observant and funny writer and the cartoon drawings add to the fun.
The appeal of this book is from about 2nd Grade through 7th--although I thought it was great too.
I want to HIGHLY recommend this series to parents of Boys and 'Reluctant Readers'. My observations --confirmed by teachers and librarians-- is that these books really appeal to kids. The drawings serving to break up the text into easily digestible units.
Five Stars. " The Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is a book that grabs kids and brings them to the altar of literature
Pam T~
busy mom and blogger
Funny. Funny, funny, funny. July 14, 2010
Surferofromantica (Singapore)
Like all of the Wimpy Kid movies, this one is very funny, with interesting comic book artwork. the story follows the life of middle-schooler Greg Heffley through his diary and his simple illustrations. Funny tales of school and classmates (including some very strange ones, bullies, girls, etc). There's the Cheese Touch, which is like the cooties but it's acquired when someone touches a piece of cheese that has become part of the schoolyard pavement. Tricks that Greg's older brother Rodrick plays on him. Funny tales of Rowley (great knock knock jokes), playing video games, and of course the introduction of classic "weird kid" Fregley ("Wanna see my 'secret freckle'?") who howls "juice! juice!" when he needs to pee. Greg also has a sleepover with Fregley, who's also his wrestling partner. We need more Fregley. There's Rodrick's band Loded Diper, Greg running for class treasurer, Hallowe'en tales, wrestling class, weightlifting, the class play, Safety Patrol, and Greg's comic competition. Some of the "bad" comics that Greg was competing with were actually pretty good (check out Rowley's "Zoo-wee Mama". The book's not all fun - there's also a grim tale of giant snowmen that is a bit tough. But at least it ends well, when we find out what happens to the cheese.
Review From Books & Wine July 10, 2010
Books & Wine (New York United States)
OMG, if you have not read Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, and have an hour to spare, I suggest you pick up this book. The main character is Greg, he's the middle child with two brothers, and one best friend whom he doesn't seem to like all that much. He's funny, he likes the ladies, he wants to be popular. Sound like your typical middle schooler!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid contains simple drawings, the art is not perfect. However, it is a fast read and a silly romp recommended for a stressful day. It is not the book for someone who wants a deep meaningful read. I guess some people may dislike this book because Greg isn't a role model. In fact, he's self-serving, lazy, and kind of a jerk. Personally, I think he is the typical middle schooler. Aside from all of those terrible qualities, he's actually quite funny.
My favorite part of the book was the cheese touch, where this one kid touches a piece of months old moldy cheese, and then has the cheese touch so people try to avoid him so they don't get cheese touch either.
Were you a wimpy kid in middle school? June 27, 2010
Daniel Estes (Kansas City, USA)
An every-guy, Greg Heffley, is trying to survive his first year in middle school as told in diary format. Or as Greg would immediately correct, 'This is a JOURNAL, not a diary.' Join Greg and his friend Rowley as they both try to make sense of this new frontier of teenagerdom.
This story, composed in both words and cartoons, is as beautiful as it is simple. Instead of chapters there are days of the week that subdivide the action which never lingers. It's a quick read full of experiences that anyone who's attended middle school in the last fifty can relate to. Oh yeah, it's also laugh-out-loud funny!
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