Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) — 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
It's the summer, and we're back with Greg Heffley and his crazy family in the fourth mega-selling instalment of Jeff Kinney's hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series!
The way I like to spend my summer holidays is in front of the TV, playing video games with the curtains closed and the light turned off.
Unfortunately, Mom's idea of the perfect summer holiday is different from mine.
This summer, a beach holiday isn't on the cards, and Greg's mom's vision of 'family togetherness' really doesn't sound a whole lot of fun.
But there's a brand-new addition to the Heffley family to contend with and it looks like Greg might be outnumbered. It could be a real dog of a summer . . .
The perfect series to get children of 7+ interested in books. Even those who struggle with reading won't be able to put Greg's diaries down!
Praise for Jeff Kinney and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series:
'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series' - The Sun
'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet'- Independent
'Hilarious!' - Sunday Telegraph
Frequently asked questions
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Contains humorous violence such as physical comedy typical of the series, including a scene where Greg's grandfather admits to running over a dog, and a jump scare during a campout. Contains mild scary elements, including a reference to a horror movie that features a muddy hand that kills, but is overall considered the mildest in the series.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have violence?
Contains humorous violence such as physical comedy typical of the series, including a scene where Greg's grandfather admits to running over a dog, and a jump scare during a campout.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have scary content?
Contains mild scary elements, including a reference to a horror movie that features a muddy hand that kills, but is overall considered the mildest in the series.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or racial themes detected in search results.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have profanity?
Includes mild insults such as 'loser' and 'jerk', but no strong profanity is present.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have climate change?
No climate-related themes detected in search results.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in search results.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have gender roles?
The narrative includes discussions on gender roles and expectations, with some critiques of traditional roles, but the framing is not heavily emphasized.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Book 4) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.
