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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK1)

By Jeff Kinney
Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is a humorous look at the trials and tribulations of middle school through the eyes of Greg Heffley. Greg navigates the social hierarchy at school while dealing with family and friendship challenges. His day-to-day experiences are chronicled through a series of entertaining diary entries and cartoons.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy humorous stories about the ups and downs of middle school life. It offers a relatable and entertaining look at friendship, family, and personal growth through the eyes of a wry and self-deprecating narrator. Young readers and even adults who appreciate witty illustrations paired with imaginative storytelling might find this book particularly engaging.

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Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley, who finds himself thrust into high school where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Luckily Greg has his best friend and sidekick, Rowley.

The first book in the phenomenally successful series Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

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Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley, who finds himself thrust into high school where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving.

Luckily, Greg has his best friend and sidekick, Rowley. But when Rowley's popularity starts to rise, it kicks off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK1) by Jeff Kinney captures the humour and challenges of adolescence with engaging writing and delightful illustrations.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is a humorous children's book that combines cartoons with narrative to elicit plenty of laughs. It is praised for its ability to keep young readers entertained, eagerly awaiting more of Greg's adventures. The novel's engaging style promises fun and laughter throughout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143303831

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Jeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and a number 1 New York Times bestselling author. In 2009, Jeff was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives in southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons.

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