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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyBound to Stay Bound Books2009ISBN 9798855068849217 pages
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw

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

About this book

Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes mild cartoon violence, such as a dog biting Greg and a raccoon attacking his dad. These incidents are presented in a humorous and non-serious context. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have violence?

    The book includes mild cartoon violence, such as a dog biting Greg and a raccoon attacking his dad. These incidents are presented in a humorous and non-serious context.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have profanity?

    The dialogue includes mild language and insults such as 'moron,' 'idiot,' and 'stupid,' along with a substitute for stronger words, 'freakin'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have gender roles?

    The book includes discussions on gender roles and what is considered appropriate for each gender, with mentions of sexism and misogyny in some reviews.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Last Straw have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results.