Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a very funny book. It's aimed at kids 9+ but I think that should be lower. The only concern is that some of the role models aren't good. Greg has a bad older brother who gets into trouble sometimes. And there are some kids at Greg's school that aren't nice either. There are some positive messages scattered around the book on the positive side. It's a really funny and great book and I recommend it for children 6+.
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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.
Themes in this book include: friendship, honesty, peer pressure
updated 09.25.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
What to watch out for
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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.
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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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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
A very funny book for all.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
LAME AND GET OFF YOUR BUTT RODRICK
I HATE THIS BOOK BECAUSE RODRICK IS STILL IN IT AND WHENIS HE GOIN TO COLLLAGE FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
good for kids who like to laugh.
it rules it is really funny but greg is a bad role model and they say stuff like stupid and dumb and jerk and stuff like that and some parents might think those words are innopropriate. there is a no smoking poster but no other drinking, drugs or smoking stuff. it is kind of violent because kids get pushed and bullied and in a haunted house it talks about someone with a chiansaw. kids might not even notice the violence but its there, even though there is hardly any of it. greg is a bad role model too becaus he does stuff that kids shouldnt do like drawing violent pictures wich is also part of the violence, and his brother does a science project does watching violent movies make people violent just as an excuse to watch horror movies on school nights, and is also mean to greg.he also does stuff like put his underwear on the kitchen table it is also a little rude because it says pody words like butt once or twice. that is what i have to say about this book and dont expect my other reveiws to be this long.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
This is a good read for everyone!!
Love it! As I said on my profile, I love things that are either funny or cute. This one is both. Jeff Kinney creates a character that all preteens and most teenagers can relate to. The thing we love about this book is that it does have a message, however, it doesn't shove it around in your face like most other books. Jeff Kinney keeps everyone entertained by combining literature with numerous illustrations, and still using 'academic' vocabulary. Anyone who reads this WILL finish it, including my young, book-hating cousin. They can enjoy a few laughs while learning a good (but subtle) message.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I like this book because it's funny,it has a lot of adventures and I think other kids should read them.
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| 44% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 44% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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