The series began in 2004 as comics on the site http://www.funbrain.com/. This "novel in cartoons" translates well to book form. Our copies in the OLRC are always reserved and the children constantly ask for any of the books in this series.
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid consists of little episodes in clueless middle schooler Greg Heffley's life. The author, originally a game designer, shows a great sense of humor throughout. Young readers can relate to the problems Greg Heffley faces, so they laugh heartily at his mishaps.
Greg's grand schemes to become popular are all destined for failure. The reader can spot where the flaws are in Greg's half-baked plans, as well as the lesson he never quite learns. Writing down your thoughts on actual paper may be old-school in the Facebook age, sure, but it still has many benefits -- including privacy.
review by Helen Sillar
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