Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to
It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary.
In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.
Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, "Just don't expect me to be all 'Dear Diary' this and 'Dear Diary' that." Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won't do and what he actually does are two very different things.
Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a day. F&P level: T
Frequently asked questions
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes instances of bullying, where characters are threatened and physically confronted, such as Rowley being forced to do something gross and Greg being threatened by Rodrick. No scary content detected in search results.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have violence?
The story includes instances of bullying, where characters are threatened and physically confronted, such as Rowley being forced to do something gross and Greg being threatened by Rodrick.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have scary content?
No scary content detected in search results.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book itself.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or racial themes detected in search results.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have profanity?
The book includes mild insults such as 'jerk', 'moron', and 'fart', but does not feature any strong language.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have climate change?
No climate themes detected in search results.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in search results.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have gender roles?
The book contains discussions on gender roles and includes elements of sexism and misogyny, as noted in reviews.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.
