Greg Heffley is the narrator of this illustrated diary. He is a boy who usually keeps his head down, until he becomes the target of the school bully.

Is this book suitable for children aged 8 to 12?

Yes, it is aimed at young readers, with a mix of short diary entries and cartoon-style drawings that makes it accessible for children in that age range.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

When the going gets tough, what's a wimpy kid to do?

Reading guide

This book can be read on its own and works well as a first meeting with Greg Heffley. Readers who already know him will also find it an easy return to his world.

Greg becomes a target for the school bully, which is a serious worry for a boy who usually keeps his head down. His best friend Rowley takes karate and offers some support, but an unexpected twist leaves Greg facing an uphill battle.

Description

Greg Heffley has landed squarely on the school bully's radar, and for a boy whose usual tactic is keeping his head down, that is a serious problem. His one comfort is that his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, takes karate, so at least someone is in Greg's corner. Then an unexpected twist arrives, and the odds tip firmly against him.

Jeff Kinney's mix of diary entries and scruffy cartoons finds plenty of comedy in playground pecking orders and in a friendship tested under pressure. It is a treat for readers who already know Greg's knack for making things worse, and an easy way in for anyone meeting him for the first time.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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