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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyAmulet Books2015ISBN 9781419719615217 pages
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School

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Religious themes

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

About this book

"Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?"--

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes mild violence such as bullying and threats, with instances of characters being forced to do gross things and physical confrontations. The book features some imagined scariness, such as a crazy farmer and various mild accidents, but these are presented in a humorous context.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have violence?

    The book includes mild violence such as bullying and threats, with instances of characters being forced to do gross things and physical confrontations.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have scary content?

    The book features some imagined scariness, such as a crazy farmer and various mild accidents, but these are presented in a humorous context.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. Search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in search results. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's experiences without addressing race as a central theme.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have profanity?

    The dialogue includes mild insults like 'moron' and 'idiot', but no strong language is present.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in search results. The book does not address environmental issues as a central theme.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have gender roles?

    The book includes discussions on gender roles and expectations, with some critiques of traditional roles, but the framing is not deeply explored.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.