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Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyAmulet Books2012ISBN 9781419707292217 pages
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel

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

About this book

A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down until an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves his best friend Rowley the odd man out.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains instances of bullying, including a girl wrestling and beating up the main character, Greg, and a character threatening violence. These elements are presented in a humorous context. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have violence?

    The book contains instances of bullying, including a girl wrestling and beating up the main character, Greg, and a character threatening violence. These elements are presented in a humorous context.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have racial/cultural content?

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

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have profanity?

    The dialogue includes mild insults such as 'moron', 'idiot', and 'stupid', as well as substitutes for stronger language like 'freakin'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for this specific book.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes themes of middle school romance, specifically Greg's nervousness about asking a girl to a dance, which is framed in a light-hearted manner.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have gender roles?

    The book includes discussions on gender roles, particularly in the context of middle school dating dynamics, but does not promote traditional roles explicitly.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel have lgbtq+ themes?

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