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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
(2009, Fiction - Humor, Written by Jeff Kinney, Illustrated by Jeff Kinney)Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
The book wont' be a parent favorite, but the kids LOVE it.
Words such as stupid and butt are used frequently and the message isn't educational or positive. However, My 7 year old read this book in 1 day. We bought all in the series (3) and he has now read them all at least 4 times each. He loves them and so do about a half dozen of his friends. I used the book as an opportunity to discuss what inappropriate might look like. Anything that isn't terrible and gets them reading is a win in my book.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Hits the right notes
I agree completely with tcbueti (even the part about "I haven't read this one yet"). Different kids must be tuned to different frequencies. My daughter picked up on HP before she turned 5 and eats books for breakfast. My older son could read (although probably not up to "grade") but hadn't really done so voluntarily until he got the first Wimpy Kid at age 8. He is jumping up and down with excitement because this one is arriving today. Greg is not only not a role model, he's an anti-role model. Kids (and everybody else) need to make mistakes sometimes in order to learn. It's helpful to have Greg make the mistakes before your kids get the chance to. Greg doesn't seem to learn from them, but, hey, that's his problem ;-)
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
HILARIOUS!
My 10-year son could not wait to get this three-quel. He normally hates to read and literally cannot put it down! All the Wimpy kids books are great. This one is no exception. One part has an especially funny take on Shel Silverstein which made me (a 40 year old woman) laugh outloud!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Hilarius
This book is awesome! Greg is Hilarius! MUST read book!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Lighten Up!
I haven't read this one yet, but I've read others, and as a children's librarian and mom, I must say that this series has reached a level of reader that often couldn't (or wouldn't) tackle Harry Potter, or who weren't into fantasy. Greg, the main character, is so self-centered and clueless that his first-person narration is hilarious. Kids are smart enough to realize that he is not a role model. They can also appreciate exxageration. ALL the things that happen--unfair teachers, sneaky parents--may not realistically happen to someone, but that's why this is FICTION. As a parent, you might want to discuss some of the issues in the "Parents need to know..." section, but don't spoil your kids' enjoyment of these books by making a moral lesson out of them. They're FUNNY! Read one and try not to laugh. Aso, as mentioned, the pictures are brilliant, and the diary-and-cartoon format has already inspired lots of kids to try their hands at authorship. At a time when we are complaining that there aren't enough boys reading, and too many kids are addicted to video games, let's be glad there are some books they are really excited to read. And get ready to give them another book when they're done. I think Common Sense Media does a great job of reviewing kids media, but they may have missed how excited kids are about these books!
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
This is definitly an LOL book
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
LOLZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!
I LUV THIS BOOK SO MUCH! I FINISHED IT IN 2 LAUGH FILLED HOURS!!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
perfect for everyone!
love it!the forth one is coming out!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
What My Little Sister and I Thought about This Book
It's a fun read, these book is third of in a series. I believe your kids will love this one... it's funny and has a hilariuos comic on every page.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Hated It
I absolutely hated it. I didn't exactly read it, but my little sister did and I flipped through. I hated how the book was about an under achiever and how everyone was... mean and bad. I don't think that anyone should read books that include that stuff; especially little kids.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
good
but has some pictures of kissing in it
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Hilarious
This book is SSSSOOOOOOOO funny, that I read it while I was watching a movie in the theaters! Of corse, then I was disapointed that i missed the movie, but it made up for being SUCH A FUNNY BOOK!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
I was reading this book after I finished a test and ppl were still wrking
I almost laughed out loud in some parts, its really funny, but not as good as the other diary of a wimpy kid books but still awesome!!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
A really wonderful book!
This book was really good. Of course as usual Gred Heffley was caught in a messup. He had to go to soccer which he stunk at and hated, he was almost sent to Boot Camp, and OF COURSE, he can't get a girl! This was the greatest of the trilogy, i think! It was a really good book, however, it was too short! I finished mine within one or two hours! I do hope Greg gets this girl that he meets at the end, and luckily she doesn't know about the cheese touch! (However, it is not in this book)
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Awesome!
This book is truely great, people that hate reading will LOVE this! But I finished it within an hour...make em bigger!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was great
this is the best book you can get. i read it to my 3 yr old brother and he laughed like crazy. he even told me to read it all over again.
- 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 on for age 10 and give it
The next diary of a wimpy kid book
The last straw was funny and i can't wait till diary of a wimpy kid 4 comes out soon!!!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
The next diary of a wimpy kid book
The last straw was funny and i can't wait till diay of a wimpy kid 4 comes out soon!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
the last straw
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Holy this is awesome!
This book is amazing except number one was better but I think this book beats the second one. (The Rodrick Rules one.) I have read the whole series and I am praying he will come out with a FOURTH one. I ADORE it.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
i'm a teenager and i love it!
all of these books are very hilarious as said in the title i'm a teenager and i've read them it's definity age appropiate and there are some things like lying and fighting with brothers and such but hey that's life and it's not like they're going out and murdering people it's a great book very entertaining and very funny
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
love it!
this book it amazing and funny ive been waiting for this book for two years!and finally i finished the book in a half hour am in the fifth garde i read collage level than this
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
it was good
it is not funny but it is fun to read
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
perfect, humorous book!
I loved this book. My mom loves it too. My whole family loves it. Actually, more than love, we can't live without it!
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
good
Sooooooooooooooooo. good
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
good
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.I love it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
good
Rodrick and Manny said "@$#%!" and Greg called Manny a ploopy!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
A AWESOME BOOK!!!
This is a AWESOME book for any age above 2nd grade... I think. It is sorta like a guid to middle school. For boys who fill stario typed (like me) to play sports or be TOUGH this is a awesome book...for girls to!!!
