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

By Jeff KinneyAmulet Books2009ISBN 9781439582626217 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 portrayed humorously and are not serious in nature. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.'

  • 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 portrayed humorously and are not serious in nature.

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

    No scary content detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.'

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

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.'

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

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

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

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

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

    No climate themes or environmental content detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.'

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

    No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.'

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

    The book features discussions on gender roles and expectations, with some critiques of the protagonist's behavior and attitude towards others, but does not promote traditional gender roles explicitly.

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

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters detected in the search results for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.'