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Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 1 — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyPaw Prints2009ISBN 9781439582633217 pages
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

Boys donâ€t keep diaries—or do they?The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate toItâ€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 youâ€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 Rowleyâ€s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friendâ€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 donâ€t expect me to be all `Dear Diary†this and `Dear Diary†that.†Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he wonâ€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 T

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.

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