Acclaimed debut author Jeff Kinney brilliantly re-creates the typical humor and logic of middle school boys sidling into adolescence.
Sixth-grader Greg Heffley doesn’t understand his annoying younger brother, obnoxious older one, or well-meaning parents. But he knows enough to record his daily thoughts in a manly journal—not some girly diary. In a unique novel brimming with laugh-out-loud moments, Greg chronicles his first turbulent year of middle school.
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"I chose this book because I read the second one and I was really interested in reading the first. The plot of this story is that Greg Heffley, the main character has to go through middle school with his friend Rowley and they have very interesting events happen to them. My favorite quote if the story is, "I guess this has been a learning experience for both of us!", on page 184, because he actually was trying to get Rowley to not say to Mr. Winkey, the head person in the safety patrol, that he actually chased the kinder-gardeners with worms. The interesting part of this story is that almost every part of the story made me laugh because of the way Greg was acting. I think the authors writing style was also a major part of why it was very hilarious at most times. I would recommend this book to everyone because it really makes reading go by much faster."
— Roni (5 out of 5 stars)
“[This] should keep readers in stitches.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)" Diary of a wimpy kid is #1 bestseller "
— Dhvani, 7/30/2015" Read books 1 - 6 because Miles loves them. As an adult, I say that Greg is not very nice. As a kid, I see the humor. As a parent, I really hope my kid is learning what not to do. "
— Julie, 2/20/2014" Diary of a Wimpy kid was not the best book especially if you're in high grades. it is made for people in elementary school. the themes are friendship, family and school. for example it includes friendship because gregs best friend rowley got in trouble for gregs doings, he blames his best friend so he doesn't get in trouble, i'd say thats not a really good friend. it involves family because he has an older brother rodrick and he bullies greg and his momm and dad are sort of crazy. lastly it includes school because he isn't the best at getting good grades and he is somewhat bullied there too. "
— Jake, 2/20/2014" Very entertaining, and I did laugh out loud a couple times, but I was pretty well horrified by what a jerk Greg could be at times. I know he's a middle school kid, and I was probably a jerk when I was in middle school, but I guess I was hoping for some character development or a gain of self-awareness by the end of the book. "
— Heather, 2/20/2014" A surprisingly good book. Loved the quirky narration - so simple and thoroughly enjoyable. I am so looking forward to reading the other books in the series. "
— Shirley, 2/16/2014" This book( although the content is very easy) is classic. I read this whole series in short time, still got a laugh, and got some hours for book reads. This book is where this hilarious series takes off. It tell's of problems of your average middle school kid. But that best part is, that I can connect with it. Because a lot of the events that occur, also occur at Edgewood. In this book, it talks about Greg's social problems, and him trying to climb to fame and popularity. I would recommend it if your looking for a short, funny read! "
— Zach, 2/6/2014" It was a good read. It shows the life of a boy at school with annoying brothers. It is hilarious and have now advanced to number 4 of these books they are one of my favourite kids books. "
— Anne, 2/5/2014" I remember when I worked at a daycare and one of my kids showed me this book, and then I read half if it during her recess. Now I've gotten around to reading the other half. "
— Miss, 2/3/2014" i dont really like this book. i like books with lessons and advice stories in them. and this book doesnt have that. so i dont really care,for it. Plus they shouldnt just talk about him getting the girl they should talk about other things. "
— Savannaho6, 1/26/2014" It is the first of all the diary of a wimpy kid books but in my mind not the best maybye just because it s the first time you meet all of the characters? "
— Nuclearwaffle, 1/20/2014" I am totally hooked on these children's books. So funny! "
— Paula, 1/9/2014" i thought this book was really funny,easy to read,and interesting i recommend you read this book. "
— Taters, 1/6/2014" Hmm..... I enjoyed this book. To be honest, I didn't really like the main character. And I didn't really like a lot of the story plots. But the book did make me laugh, and smile at times. So that's always a good thing to have while reading a book. "
— Kara, 1/4/2014" So funy story! "
— Zornitsa, 1/2/2014" Best series ever:) "
— Edna, 11/29/2013" As a part-time middle school teacher, I found myself frequently laughing out loud while reading this book (though anyone who has lived through middle school would laugh too). While not aimed at adults, it was a fun, quick read for this 30-something dude, and I look forward to the rest of the series. "
— Mike, 11/20/2013" the book was awsome!!!! "
— Mukhtar, 10/25/2013" this is book so amazing....i'm like id "
— Nida, 10/18/2013" This book was pretty lame because It is telling boys that they have to be tough and strong to be cool but they don't. "
— Bek, 7/4/2013" This is an awsome story !!!!!!!!! enjoyed alot "
— Omer, 7/2/2013" It was alright, but I do not see what the big deal is. "
— Ryan, 6/15/2013" Diary of a wimpy kid is a awesome especially if you start at #1. I love these books, they're super funny. I can't wait to read #7. I heard it is awesome. I almost have the whole series. I have 1,2,3, and 5. I need 4,6, and 7. They're so funny, but it is humorous fiction for a reason. "
— Jasona6, 12/7/2012" I absolutely loved this book! I honestly wasn't sure before I started reading it, but I ended up laughing almost the whole time. It is a fast read and a great book to recommend to students who are approaching the chapter book level. It is fun and entertaining and easily relatable for older students. "
— Katie, 9/26/2012" If you like comics this is the bessssssssssst book for you. "
— Carter, 8/18/2012" This book is great. I enjoy the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series. "
— Joe, 2/6/2012" This book is really weird and funny and great if you dont like reading big books. "
— Andreas, 11/19/2011" THIS BOOK WAS PRETTY AWSOME I ENJOED THIS BOOK ALOT AND IT WAS REALLY FUNNY "
— Joselin, 5/24/2011" I thought it was a good book about a kid and his friend in school, who occasionally some problems. "
— Matteo, 5/23/2011" this one was so much fun and was funny but it makes me want to take manny and choke him to desth cos thats how i feel about my yunger brother. <br/>but all in all it was awsom and fun. "
— Shayma, 5/23/2011" Once again, another children's book. Made for 10 year olds. Entertaining somewhat. The best part was when Greg hid out in his father's bedroom and almost gave him a heart attack sneaking out. Hilarious. "
— Victoria, 5/19/2011" Very good and Funny! Makes you laugh out loud and was full of how Gregory wishes he grew up. "
— Makenzie, 5/17/2011" Greg new years resolution is to help people with there resolutions. "
— Chris, 5/17/2011" Diary of a wimpy kid is awesomeeeeeeeeeee "
— Justin, 5/13/2011" It was funny like all the Diary of a Wimpy kid books. They always have an important theme for the books. I love the movies for the books, and they always go exacly with the books storyline. I also like the drawings that they put in the books. "
— Jenna, 5/12/2011" I love this book it so funny espiacially when greg thinks he is in milatery school this third book will make you crack up untill the end of the book "
— Daniel, 5/11/2011Jeff Kinney is the New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. He is a six–time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He and his wife own a bookstore named An Unlikely Story.
Ramón de Ocampo, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, was a cowinner in 2018 of the Audie Award for Best Multi-Voiced Performance. A graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, he has been seen on television, film, and stages all over the world, including recurring roles on such television shows as The West Wing, 12 Monkeys, Sons of Anarchy, and Medium. He is the winner of a prestigious Obie Award for his stage work.