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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyHarry N. Abrams2019-10-08ISBN 9781419745744448 pages
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid)

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

About this book

This two-book hardcover gift set is a great way to introduce new readers to two laugh-out-loud series at once.

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box contains the first book by Jeff Kinney in the #1 international bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series along with the instant #1 global bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.

This collectible box set makes an ideal gift for young readers aged 7-12 and is a must-have addition to any Diary of a Wimpy Kid collection.

Included are:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: In the first book of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney introduces us to Greg Heffley: an unforgettable, unlikely hero that every family can relate to.

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley writes about his experiences and agrees to play the role of biographer for Greg along the way. (After all, one day Greg will be rich and famous, and everyone will want to know his life's story.) But Rowley is a poor choice for the job, and his "biography" of Greg is a hilarious mess.

Give the gift of friendship--the perfect introduction to the #1 international bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney.

Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Meltdown (#13) Wrecking Ball (#14) The Deep End (#15) Big Shot (#16) Diper Överlöde (#17) No Brainer (#18) Hot Mess (#19) Partypooper (#20)

See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley's best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

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  • Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No explicit violence detected in the search results. The content discusses typical middle school experiences, including pranks and bullying, but does not depict graphic violence. No scary content detected in the search results. The stories are humorous and relatable, with no elements intended to frighten children.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have violence?

    No explicit violence detected in the search results. The content discusses typical middle school experiences, including pranks and bullying, but does not depict graphic violence.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The stories are humorous and relatable, with no elements intended to frighten children.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or critiques.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results. The narrative features diverse characters but does not focus on race as a central theme.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have profanity?

    The narrative includes mild insults such as 'moron,' 'idiot,' and 'stupid,' as well as a substitute for stronger language, 'freakin'.' This suggests some level of mild profanity.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. While there are mentions of environmental concerns in other books in the series, they are not central to the narrative of this specific book.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on the everyday life of children without any mention of sexual themes.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have gender roles?

    The narrative includes discussions on gender roles, with mentions of sexism and expectations for behavior based on gender. This indicates a critique of traditional gender roles.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1 and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The content focuses on the humorous and relatable experiences of middle schooler Greg Heffley and his friends.