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Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyPenguin Random House2021-10-26ISBN 9780143796107224 pages
Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestsetlling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix.

After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball.

Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.

As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?

See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the help of Greg Heffley's best friend in the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid- Rowley Jefferson's Journal, Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure and Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    While the book features chaotic situations and disasters, there is no explicit violence described in the search results. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have violence?

    While the book features chaotic situations and disasters, there is no explicit violence described in the search results.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have racial/cultural content?

    While there is mention of some racial diversity among secondary characters, race is not a central theme or plot element.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have gender roles?

    No explicit discussions on gender roles detected in the search results.

  • Does Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results.

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