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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyPuffin2013ISBN 9780143308089217 pages
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck

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

About this book

Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes low-level violence with references to pushy bullies and instances where characters are threatened or physically confronted, such as a girl beating up Greg. The book contains some mildly scary elements, including scenes where Greg is chased by bullies and a dog, as well as a cousin going to the emergency room.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have violence?

    The book includes low-level violence with references to pushy bullies and instances where characters are threatened or physically confronted, such as a girl beating up Greg.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have scary content?

    The book contains some mildly scary elements, including scenes where Greg is chased by bullies and a dog, as well as a cousin going to the emergency room.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are present in the narrative of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes are present in the narrative of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have profanity?

    The dialogue includes mild insults such as 'moron', 'idiot', and 'stupid', but there are no strong swear words present.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate any explicit discussion or themes related to gender roles in 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck'.