I loved this book I could just sit and read 100 pages without stopping it was great!
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
(2007, Fiction - School, Written by Jeff Kinney)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Laugh-out-loud funny school stories with lessons.
updated 03.11.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Parents need to know that main character Greg usually doesn't do the right thing the first time around. His cluelessness about what would keep him out of trouble and why parents, teachers, and friends are upset with him is part of the book's humor, which leads the reader to any lesson Greg should be learning. Parents will appreciate that Rowley's dad researches video games on a parent Web site to see if they have too much violence. Also, it is clear that Greg's mom is working hard to raise respectful sons.
Read our full review by Carrie R. Wheadon
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Greg's journal. Would you or have you ever kept a journal? Would you include art and humor in your journal? How would yours be unique? Also, what do you think of Greg's friendship with Rowley? Have you had friendships like that? What would make Greg a better friend?
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Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 8 and give it- Lives in New YorkI rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
I began to read this book before my 8 year old son. I didn't get past Ch. 2 because of the negative language. Idiot seemed to be used quite frequently. I did not allow my son to read it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Mindless Junk
I can't stand this series nor what it stands for. I know many reviewers wrote that its great for kids who don't like to read, but are we suppose to stoop to allowing our children to read trash just to get them to read? The main character mentions girls' butts, is very negative and disrespectful. Not something I want my kids to imitate. I may be a bit conservative, but there are MUCH better series with positive messages out there. Skip this one.
- Lives in OklahomaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i love this book
my dad cracked up in the secound one where the dad said well for starters aberham lincoin did not write to kill a mocking bird and my mom was groosed out where rowly ate the cheese and she laughted on hallowen night and she though roll a rouund was a wierd name good book
- Lives in ArizonaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Favorite book!
This is the best book I've ever read! It's funny plus very apparopiate for everyone!
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