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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyRecorded Books, Inc.2012-11-13ISBN 9781470337629
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7)

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

About this book

Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has grown from humble online beginnings into a bona fide worldwide phenomenon - with millions of copies in print and three hit movie adaptations to its credit. The series' seventh entry finds our hero Greg Heffley scrambling for a date to the middle school dance. Yes, love is in the air, and that can only mean one thing for Greg and his buddies - trouble.

Frequently asked questions

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

    No violence is depicted in the search results. The book recounts humorous experiences of a middle schooler without serious violent content. No scary content detected in the search results. The book is described as humorous and relatable for middle school readers.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the search results. The book recounts humorous experiences of a middle schooler without serious violent content.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The book is described as humorous and relatable for middle school readers.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results for this book.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have racial/cultural content?

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

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have profanity?

    The dialogue includes mild insults such as 'moron', 'idiot', and 'stupid', as well as the substitute for stronger words, 'freakin'.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental content detected in the search results for this book.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have sexual identity?

    The book humorously addresses themes of middle school dating and experiences at a dance, presenting a light-hearted view of young romance.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have gender roles?

    The book features discussions around gender roles in the context of middle school dating, with some reviews mentioning traditional expectations.

  • Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 7) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters detected in the search results for this book.