Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Discussion

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid:

 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a satirical realistic fiction novel by Jeff Kinney. It is the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The book is about a boy named Greg Heffley and his struggles in middle school.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid first appeared on FunBrain.com in 2004, where it was read 20 million times.[2] The abridged hardcover adaptation was released on April 1, 2007.[1] Diary of a Wimpy Kid was named New York Times bestseller among awards and praise. A film of the same name was released on March 19, 2010. The sequel to the film is Rodrick Rules, followed by Dog Days.

 

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

 

Background:

 

In 2005, FunBrain and Jeff Kinney released an online version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The website made daily entries until June 2005.[3] The book became an instant hit and the online version received about 20 million views as of 2007.[2] Many online readers requested a printed version. At the 2006 New York Comic-Con and Kinney proposed Diary, to Charles Kochman, Editorial Director of the ComicArts division of Abrams Books, who purchased the rights to the book. According to Kochman, the two initially conceived it as a book for adults, believing it would have an appeal to audiences similar to that of the TV series The Wonder Years. Kochman brought it before the Abrams publishing board, which convinced Kinney and Kochman that it would be better aimed toward children.[4][5] In 2007, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, an abridged version of the original online book, was published.[3]

 

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

Characters:

 

Gregory Heffley

The main character, Greg, has trouble with family, friends, and his local middle school. He tries to fit in in his neighborhood and usually does not succeed. Facing many troubles, Greg attempts to handle them very creatively, but unfortunately his antics often backfire on him.

Rowley Jefferson

Greg's best friend. He is always willing to do what Greg tells him and is going on vacations all the time, which annoys Greg. Rowley is a loyal friend from lots of people's perspectives.

Manny Heffley

Greg's "spoiled" little brother. He never gets in trouble no matter what, even when he really deserves it. Manny is three years old.

Rodrick Heffley

Rodrick is Greg's older brother and he never misses a chance to terrorize Greg. He is known for sleeping excessively and his rebellious attitude. Rodrick is part of a band called "The Löded Diper". Rodrick will do anything to embarrass Greg and will even wind up Manny to make everyone's life a misery.

 

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

Sequels:

 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the first book in an ongoing book franchise. The second, Rodrick Rules was released February 1, 2008 and was listed on the New York Times Best Sellers list for 117 weeks.[6] The Last Straw, the third book in the series, released on January 13, 2009 was on the New York Times Best Sellers list for 65 weeks, peaking at number one.[7] Dog Days was released October 12, 2009 with 217 pages. The book was ranked at number one on the New York Times Best Sellers List for all 25 weeks of inclusion, making Dog Days the #1 Best Selling Book of 2009.[8] The Ugly Truth was released November 9, 2010 with 217 pages.[9] The sixth, Cabin Fever was released November 15, 2011.[10] The seventh, The Third Wheel was released on November 13, 2012. The eighth, Hard Luck was released on November 5, 2013 in the United States and on November 6 in the United Kingdom. The ninth, The Long Haul was released on November 4, 2014 in the US and November 5, 2014 in the UK.

 

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

Awards:

 

The book won the Blue Peter Book Award 2012, revealed live on British kids channel CBBC on March 1, 2012.

 

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

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[r_davinson46463a0 147]

I have 2 books of them and watched all the movies :D man they were awesome!

[Kevred 1,586]

I disagree with their choice of actors for the movie. Rowley okay, but Greg...the book one seems more mature than the movie one.

[jazz20 1,181]

the movies were awful IMO

[BlitzPanzer12345 241]

Wimpy Kid ?

[NatchGa 665]

i think that greg was played horribly in the movie, also thats not at all how he looked, or at least how imagined it. The kid who acted that part should be burnt at the steak. Even if it wasnt his fault, i don't care. he ruined how i imagined greg

[hhgb 2,655]

How many books they have? I only read the first one a few years ago.

[fahim_the_boss 1,519]

Man ,more than 10

[beaku 2,656]

I have read all the books :D

[CRIME_GUY 72]

I have the 3 movies & books exept long haul (new) and movie book or something and the write your own diary

[doughnut2100 763]

I want another movie ok.

[CRIME_GUY 72]

I bought long haul

[I3rilliant 503]

the movies were awful IMO

This.

[r_mastersuf0 0]

i like dairy of wimpy kid book and dairy of wimpy kid flim

[awesomechicha 0]

rodrick is my favourtie character in whimpy kid

[Eragon 13,876]

Love the film  :)

[Flappy1233 66]

There's a new book coming of Diary of a Wimpy Kid soon, Old School in November this year. I've read its books and only watched the first 3 films. My favourite character'd be Rodrick since he always plays tricks on Greg. LOL