Greg Heffley is being forced by his mother to keep a journal (“but if she thinks I’m going to write down my ‘feelings’ in here or whatever, she’s crazy”). Except we really probably ought to call it a diary, since that’s what it says on the cover, despite Greg’s instructions to his mother (“when Mom went out to buy this thing I SPECIFICALLY told her to get one that didn’t say ‘diary’ on it”).
Since Greg is a sixth grader, he writes a lot about his classes and his friends and his activities in school. He’s not one of the jocks or the cool kids (“the best I can figure is that I’m somewhere around 52nd or 53rd most popular this year”) but he’s high enough on the social hierarchy that he feels comfortable running for Class Treasurer. He would have had a shot at it, too, except that the principal made him take down his campaign posters against his opponent.
“Remember in second grade how Marty Porter had head lice?” asks one of the posters. “Do you really want him touching YOUR money?” In the middle of the words is a picture of Marty vigorously scratching his head.
It’s the pictures that make the book so good. I really like Greg’s diary writing—he says a lot of funny things—but his pictures are just hysterical. There’s at least one drawing on practically every page. The artwork is more sophisticated than stick-figure drawings, but only barely, which is probably why I like it so much.
My colleagues over in Youth Services inform me that the Wimpy Kid series is really popular with young men in late elementary through early high school. I understand why—the hero is someone you can relate to, and it’s funny while still being realistic—but I’d like to encourage people outside the demographic to give it a chance. I am a female who hasn’t been in the sixth grade for a long time, but I’m racing through the books. (The latest is due out today. I’m number 10 on the hold list. I trust the people ahead of me will return their copies in a timely manner, or I will be very angry.) Give this a try even if you aren’t a sixth-grade boy, and get a feel for the artwork at author Jeff Kinney’s website.
Check the WRL catalog for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
You are right about the fans of the Wimpy Kids books–but its ALL elementary and especially boys! These were one of the first “big” or “chapter”-style books my kids read. They are super-popular with all the kids at the bus stop; I’ve seen second graders on up taking this to school.
My own fourth grader is on the reserve list for this one too! Here in Richmond he should get it in the first week or so. Love how well the library works!
I discovered Jeff Kinney on the vendor’s floor of the American Library Association’s Annual Conference. I stood there in the crowded aisle reading and laughing aloud. When I doubled over, I knew I had to break a long-standing rule and buy it for my 8-year old. He’s now in fifth grade and treasures the signed copies I’ve gotten for him. He shares them with his friends, and I have yet to meet any boy, including those who hate reading other books, who doesn’t like these. I’m 12th on the list for Dog Days, and I trust Jessica will return it promptly.
Suzanne and Andrew: Well, that’s a relief. I’d been stressing that I’d made a horrible mistake when I recommended this to an eight-year-old the other day. I am reassured that the child’s parents won’t come seeking vengeance because I suggested something wildly inappropriate. (But if they do, I’ll let you play interference, Andrew.)
I have interviewed Jeff for a British publication and put some of the interview on my website blog. Go to http://www.sharonfeinstein.co.uk and click Blog, and spread the word. It’s a terrific chat and piece of stardust
Please write a 6th book Jeff Kinney? I love the books and you can’t stop at five. write ten, write 20! but if you only write five, it will make your fans sad to only be able to read five of your astonishing books. Thank you,
Sarah
Dear Jeff Kinny,
Please write more than five Diary of a wimpy kids.
I love dairy of a wimpy kid i have #S 1,2,AND3. i have one do it yourself but i want to get doggi days and i want to get 2,3,4,and do it yourself in hard cover. there is a rumer i heard that there is a new new one coming in 2010 diary of a wimpy kid 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yay
dear mr. jeff,
please please please tell me if there is a new new book coming in 2010:diary of a wimpy kid 4. and that you will make alot mor diary of a wimpy kid like 2000
dear Jeff
please tell me if there is going to be a issue #4
i love these books i’m a sixth grade girl
sarah you are so write i love the books if Jeff Kinney stoped writing them i would die of sadness
Good news. We’re up to four books in the series (the original, followed by Rodrick Rules, the Last Straw, and Dog Days) and the official website shows that a fifth book will come out in 2010: http://www.wimpykid.com/
i am on my knees beging and praying right now for you to make at least more than 8 diary of a wimpy kid books
pretty pretty pretty pleeeeeeeeeeeese! with a cherry on top!
Would these books be considered graphic novels? The cartoon drawings really make the book engaging.
Emily: I’d call these illustrated novels, not graphic novels. Graphic and comic art is almost always presented in panel form, with illustrations that cover the entire page. The Wimpy Kid stories are just books with pictures. (Pictures which happen to be very, very funny.)
DEAR, JEFF Kinney what is the next diary of a wimpy kid??I JUST GOT DONE WITH THE 4 ONE I READ THE HOLE SEARES I LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!
Jeff, I was wondering when you will write another Diary of a Wimpy Kid book because i just baught you new one, Dog Days, and my school bookfair is coming up next friday, and i was wondering if you could squeeze another book in there because i finished Dog Days today at my friends house. She likes your books too. type me back. Id love to know when your books are coming out becaus then i could start saving up some money. See you later.
Maria C.
Sorry, i forgot to tell you something. I just wanted to tell you that i read the entire seares. iv also been trying to write my own book for my class to look at and i was wondering if you could give me any ideas to put n my story. Just replay me back. im so excited. i never knew i would acualy get to talk to you!!. See you later. By
Dear Maria, Brandyn, and others:
As far as I know, author Jeff Kinney isn’t aware of this website, so he doesn’t know you’re trying to communicate with him. I’ll see if I can contact him and get him to reply here. No promises– it’s hard to reach authors, especially very popular authors like Jeff– but I’ll see what I can do.
–Jessica (the librarian who wrote the review)
i love his books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!they r so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
r they going to make a 5 i already have 1 2 3 & 4
they r tha best
dear mr. kinney, I love your books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when is book 5 coming out? will there be more than 5? what is book 6 called?
were can you buy diary of a wimpy kid 1 2 3 4 5????????????
I like these books, so do my 3 kids. We read them almost every night for ‘story time’ i highly recomend them for all families.
Please Jeff Please make more
than 5 I love the books I have
read all of them.I want more
of Greg Heffley
Please Jeff Kiney make more
that 5 wimpy kids.I have read
all of them they are awesome
I want more Greg Heffley
I LOVE Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. I cannot wait to see the movie. If you go to youtube and type in diary of a wimpy kid behind the scenes wizard of oz, go to it and you see Greg Heffley and he other 2 kids singing “We three trees from yonder glenn.” In the movie, I think the Rowley they used looks NOTHING like he did in the book. But I guess a good actor takes the place no matter how he/she looks. I think that is just ridiculous.
Wee-jee humpty dumties. What the fee-ah-fiy-iy? Hey, ya’ know what color book 5 is gonna be. The movie is coming out tommorow. WOO-HOO! Yama lama behold fiy-iy. Mee-ah-hoymie-nah-yay-mee-oy-oymie-ah-maydie-uh-muh-moy.
what color is the book 5 of Diary of a Wimpy Kid going to look like?????????????????????? :)
Also, i have collected your entire series. even the movie diary and the fill in book. please make more. i’ll be the first to get the next issue out of my entire school. hope you’ll make even more
– child Christine
When is Jeff Kinney going to write another Diary of a Wimpy Kid??????????????????!?
when ?
Guys Look There Is Six Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Theres #1 Diary Of A Wimpy Kid #2 Rodrick Rules #3 The Last Straw #4 Dog Days #5 Do It Yourself Book #6 The Movie Diary. Ok Now I Hope Jeff Kinney Makes #7
Who Thinks Jeff Should Make #7 Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Called: Movie Summer
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books are great and the new movie that came out a few months ago is terrific!
I have to differ with a number of you who think this book series and film was made for elementary school boys…it’s emphatically not! Younger kids may like the stories and cartoon figures, but the story isn’t relatable until you hit about 11 year old kids thru 18 year olds and adults, both boys and girls, men and women. There is something for everyone in these stories about surviving Middle School as told thru Greg Heffley’s journal.
The movie based upon the first book and starring Zachary Gordon was just wonderful. Our family and friends really enjoyed it. The acting is great and the movie is fun and very entertaining. I think the adults in our audience laughed even harder than the kids. If you enjoy good, wholesome entertainment, don’t miss this movie!
ok, I have a Jonaral like Greg H. but smaller cool right?
oh,Ill be FAMOUS one day. You will see my book out!
Does anyone know GHOSTBUSTERS. I do! #3 is coming out
May 2011!
I heard that #6 is coming out in:June 2011!
I have 1234&5 right now!
Dear diary of a wimpy kid
I apsulootly love your books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and i have got every book that you wrote but i have not seen the movie of it.
i love it so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please write more diary of awimpy kid books i rad them all and i want greg to fall for heather hills not holly hills!!!!!! please!!!!!
please write more and get heather to fall in love with greg not holly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanx remember if you do wright more get greg and heather to fall for each other NOT holly hills
greg and holly all the :) way and please write another book because ive read them all and they are getting old oh and my favourite is dog days
can you write more books like when greg gives manny the diary people pick on manny and show how manny grows up like what u did with greg like show mannys best friend and show the girl manny likes and u could make this book called diary of a wimpy kid manny gets picked on. Please write more books
i like all of your books.i only like hardcover
i like all the books! i cant wait til the new one comes out! what is it called agen? and i cant wait til the movie comes out! Jeff Kinney you expiered me to write my own jornal!
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