Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Jeff Kinney
Abrams Books for Young Readers (2007)
ISBN 9780810993136
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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