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The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyPenguin Random House Australia2014-11-05ISBN 9781760140090226 pages
The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9

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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 family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun . . . unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig—not exactly Greg Heffley's idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure—and this is one the Heffleys won't soon forget.
The Diary of Wimpy Kid series of books, by best-selling author Jeff Kinney, charts the highs and lows of our middle school hero, Greg, as he stumbles and fumbles from childhood to teenhood via school-hood. Sometimes helped by his friends and family, often not helped by himself!
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 a 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 The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes small car accidents, distracted driving, a biting pig, and gunshots when the family station wagon gets too close to hunting areas. These elements contribute to a comedic portrayal of chaos during the road trip. No scary content detected in the search results. The book's comedic elements do not include frightening themes or situations.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have violence?

    The book includes small car accidents, distracted driving, a biting pig, and gunshots when the family station wagon gets too close to hunting areas. These elements contribute to a comedic portrayal of chaos during the road trip.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The book's comedic elements do not include frightening themes or situations.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results. The narrative does not include religious practices, beliefs, or critiques.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results. The focus remains on the family's comedic road trip experiences.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have profanity?

    The narrative includes a flashback to the father swearing, with the words represented as symbols, indicating the presence of mild profanity.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The content does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have sexual identity?

    There is a mention of a couple shown kissing in line for a waterslide, and a flashback to a scene where the father swears, with the words represented as symbols. This indicates some mild sexual content and inappropriate language.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have gender roles?

    The story features a mother character, Alice, who tries to engage her family in conversation and get them off their phones, indicating a traditional family dynamic. However, the narrative does not deeply explore gender roles beyond this context.

  • Does The Long Haul: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK9) Diary of a Wimpy Kid Volume 9 have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The content focuses on a family road trip and comedic elements without reference to LGBTQ+ identities or issues.