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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

(2008, Fiction - Humor, Written by Jeff Kinney, Illustrated by Jeff Kinney)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Big dose of sibling rivalry in very funny sequel.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Sibling rivalry, mean pranks played at school, and some plots for cheating. The characters are sarcastic, but for the most part understand the difference between right and wrong.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Rodrick draws some violent cartoons, including one of his brother Greg being pushed off a cliff. A boy is shown injured when he kicks something heavy.
  • Sex:

    A kid gets kuddos for getting into the opposite sex's bathroom at school. Boys are described as trying to get girls to be interested in them.
  • Language:

    Mild name calling, like "jerk" and "nerd."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A cartoon shows a presumed high-schooler smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Parents need to know this book has sibling rivalry, one wild party, and some scheming to cheat on tests and get out of chores. The great thing is, like most middle school kids, the characters get caught and are punished.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about lying and friendship. Why was Greg's mother more upset when she found out he lied? How would you feel if your friends treated you like Greg did Chirag? Have you ever done something in school that made other people feel bad, but made you feel cool and popular?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    the 2nd sequel in the wimpy kid series is pretty good.

    i gave it on for 9+ because rodrick draws pictures of greg getting pushed off a cliff, greg and rowley play a violent bord game with rowleys babysitter, and greg draws violent pictures too.the language isnt bad words, but there is j lots of jerks, stupids, nerds and stuff like that.greg is a bad role model because he steals from rowley, and disobeys his mom. its probabably the most innaproprite diary of a wimpy kid, but anyone 9+ could probably read it.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Book perfect for all ages

    This book is awesome it makes me want to read more !

  3. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Ok, for mature children, 9+

    It had a few questionable issues in it... The 'boys will be boys' mentality was pretty strong, but in the end wrongs were made known.

  4. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Love It

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

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