Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

*Book overview from Barnes and Noble website*

Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they?

The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to

It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary.

In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.

Pick up Greg's diary...Ahem, journal... Here!

Okay, so I read this book for like the tenth time recently. I’m just gonna take a minute to say the Diary of A Wimpy Kid series is probably one of my favorite book series EVER. I love these. They’re incredibly witty, easy to read, and fun. Greg Heffley, the main character, writes in a journal exploring his adventures throughout middle school. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson makes quite a few entrances in Greg’s stories. Greg’s goal is to be seen as the “cool” kid in school. He wants to be noticed. Rowley could care less. He’s pretty content with where he stands as a person.

The differences between Rowley and Greg cause a bit of tension. Basically, Rowley can get what he wants at the blink of an eye since his parents have money. As Greg states in the book, he knows Rowley has more money than him and I believe this is a reason there is a bit of tension between them. Greg seems like the jealous type. Rowley unknowingly does things that makes him more “popular” while Greg is trying so hard and cannot seem to ever fit in.

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As Greg further explains his family dynamic the dysfunctionality of it is very prevalent. Rowley’s family is mentioned less, but from what we see from Greg’s point of view it’s all sunshine and rainbows in the Jefferson household. Rowley may be unaware of how Greg feels but one can tell it definitely affects their friendship. There’s a barrier between them, but Rowley and Greg always find a way for things to work in the end. Despite their differences, friendship prevails in the end.

~If you love these books as much as I do, you should know the new one just came out recently (I think it's the tenth book)! It's called Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School. The book has a sleek black cover with a marvelous picture of Greg holding a boom box almost the size of himself. I can't wait to pick this one up, I love this series.

My rating: *****
~Really, you can't go wrong with any of the books in the Wimpy Kid series. Read all of them. Go. Right now.