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.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
(2008, Fiction - Humor, Written by Jeff Kinney, Illustrated by Jeff Kinney)Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say it's too violent |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
the 2nd sequel in the wimpy kid series is pretty good.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
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.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Love It
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Looks like a great book.
Haven't read it just looked at a few pages that my friend Mason showed me.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Disappointing. We LOVED the first book. We had to set a timer for our kids to share reading it. But, the second book has iffy behavior and no consequences are experienced as a result. Roderick has a rowdy party while the parents are out of town. Greg is pulled in to keep the secret. Eventually when it is found out, Roderick's punishment is shortened by Dad. Greg teases a boy at school and lies to Mom about it. Greg writes about how Roderick gets out of doing homework and thinks up ways he too can cheat. No more innocent fun of the first book. So sad.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
Book perfect for all ages
This book is awesome it makes me want to read more !
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Very funny
This book is hilarious I laughed at almost every page
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Almost funnier than the first one!
I don't think this one could top number 1 . But I have to say , they're the same ! GREAT JOB JEFF KINNEY !!
- I rate this title off for age 7 and give it
the best
wimpy kid book in the serius i agree with age maybe 7
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
This is so addicting!
I love this book!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
This book RULES!
This is one of my favorite books of all time! It's funny, well written, and clever. Since it is written in cartoon form, it appeals to many types of readers, and even people who don't like to read. Read it now if you haven't already!
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give it
I laughed
This book is so funny especially this one out of all the books a like this one more a have read all the books about Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
What *I* think parents need to know
is that the book is not meant to have a all-knowing, smart, friendly, and self-empowering main character. That is the joke--Greg is self-centered and unknowing of that. The books do not really show what Greg and his friends *should* be learning, but it is for HUMOR PURPOSES ONLY. Most kids 8-12 can relate to Greg well, since he is growing up. If the reader is older, then she/he will find the book more funny because of Greg's selfishness.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
good book
I learned Greg's mom's name! It is Susan
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
awsome
i loved it
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
It sucks
Too much pushing of Rodrick to Greg!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
ok
yea it was good
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
I have not read it!
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i almost cried because i laughed so hard!
this is a great book!if theres a third book, im so going to read that! if you are a reluctant read like me, you should read this.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
READ THIS BOOK ITS SOOOOOO COOOOOL
THIS BOOK ISNT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST ONE BUT IT ROCKED DUDES AND DUDETTES.ME AND MY CLASS LOVED IT. WE ARE GOING TO ORDER THE NEXT BOOK WHEN IT COMES OUTT. I LOVE JEFF KINNEY HE IS SO COOL FUNNY AND AWESOME. ALL THE PEOPLE HAD BETTER BUY THIS BOOK. EVEN MY TEACHER THOUGHT IS WAS COOL. AND YOU KNOW OLD PEOPLE DONT REALLY LIKE KID STUFF.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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AWSOME! IM ONLY HAL WAY DONE< BUT AWSOME! (as is the first book)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A must-read for middle schoolers! Even better than the first!
I was stunned at how funny and interesting the first "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" was. So I was expecting alot out of this second one; and man, I wasn't disappointed! Diary of a Wimpy Kid actually pulled a "Spider man" and the second was even better than the first! Parents, nothing really bad in this book, but honestly, what were you expecting? Anyway, these books seriously need to be made into movies, because they rock! Just tell your kids to read this one and the first one, they will love them!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this is such a graet book i thinck evreyone should enjot it to so read it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
peple 8 will not understand the jokes but a must read 9+
AWSOME BOOK, MABE STILL NOT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST ONE BUT STILL A WOW. IN THE BOOK WAS SOME PARTS I FELT SAD FOR GREG AND SOME PARTS I SAID LOL FOR GREG AND EVEN SOME PARTS I AGREE THAT RODRIC IS RIGHT. THIS BOOK HAS EVERYTHING A CHILD WOULD LOVE. TO PROVE IT WHEN I GO TO SCHOOL EVERYONE IS SO JUELOS THAT I HAVE BOOK 2. SO IF ANYONE OF YOU GUYS SAY THIS BOOK SUCKS THEN IM GONNA MAKE YOU READ IT 50 TIMES. SPEKING OF THAT I READ THE BOOK 3 OR 4 TIMES. SO YOU CAN TELL HOW MUCK I LOOOOOOOVE THIS BOOK. IM LOOKING FOWORD TO READING BOOK 3 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE LAST STRAW.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I laughed so hard
It is about a kid who has the craziest life ever. he meets dorks,friends and morons.
