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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyRecorded Books, Inc.2015-10-19ISBN 9781501905100
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10)

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

About this book

In the latest installment of the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, author-illustrator Jeff Kinney brings the series back to its roots, as Greg starts a new school year and faces a challenge he never could've imagined.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes instances of bullying and physical confrontations, such as a girl wrestling Greg and beating him up, as well as threats of violence from other characters. The book includes imagined scariness with elements like a crazy farmer and illustrations of zombies, as well as situations that could be perceived as frightening for children.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have violence?

    The narrative includes instances of bullying and physical confrontations, such as a girl wrestling Greg and beating him up, as well as threats of violence from other characters.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have scary content?

    The book includes imagined scariness with elements like a crazy farmer and illustrations of zombies, as well as situations that could be perceived as frightening for children.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have profanity?

    The dialogue includes mild insults such as 'moron', 'idiot', and 'stupid', but does not contain strong language.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have climate change?

    The book features themes promoting screen-free time and a connection to nature, reflecting a subtle environmental awareness.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have gender roles?

    The narrative includes discussions about gender roles and expectations, with mentions of sexism and appropriate behaviors for each gender.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 10) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School'.