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Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyPenguin2018-03-29ISBN 9780241355718
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1

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

About this book

Penguin presents the audio CD edition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, read by Dan Russell.

Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL, not a diary. This was Mom's idea, not mine. But if she thinks I'm going to write down my "feelings" in here or whatever, she's crazy.

The only reason I agreed to do this at all is because I figure later on when I'm rich and famous, this book is gonna come in handy.

But for now I'm stuck with a bunch of morons.

Today is the first day of school, so I figured I might as well write in this book to pass the time.

Just don't expect me to be all "Dear Diary" this and "Dear Diary" that.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains mild violence, including instances of bullying and a punch thrown at the protagonist, Greg. The overall tone is comedic, with the violence presented in a humorous context. No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have violence?

    The book contains mild violence, including instances of bullying and a punch thrown at the protagonist, Greg. The overall tone is comedic, with the violence presented in a humorous context.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have scary content?

    No scary content detected in search results.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in search results.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or modern identity politics language detected in search results.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have profanity?

    The book includes mild language such as 'jerk' and 'moron', but does not contain explicit swear words. The language is primarily used for comedic effect.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in search results.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in search results.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have gender roles?

    The book includes discussions on gender roles and contains elements of sexism and misogyny, particularly in how characters interact and the expectations placed on them. This framing suggests traditional gender expectations.

  • Does Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 1 have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.