I have to admit it -- when I read my daughter's copy, I laughed until I cried. There are absolutely no positive role models, which is why this book isn't appropriate for younger kids. One thing I like a lot about the series is that _all_ the characters have their own weaknesses and quirks - just like real life.

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.

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.