Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?
Readers love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and # 1 New York Times bestsellers:
'In the publishing world, Kinney is rock star.' NPR's 'Backseat Book Club'
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid is bent on world domination.' Time magazine
'One of the most successful children's series ever published.' Washington Post
'A big hit with reluctant readers and anyone looking for a funny book.' School Library Journal
Frequently asked questions
Is Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains low levels of violence, with mentions of pushy bullies but no graphic content. No scary content detected in the search results.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have violence?
The book contains low levels of violence, with mentions of pushy bullies but no graphic content.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book itself.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the book.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have profanity?
The book includes mild insults such as 'moron' and 'idiot', but does not contain strong language.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have gender roles?
The book includes discussions on gender roles and appropriate behaviors for each gender, reflecting traditional gender expectations.
Does Hard Luck: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results.
