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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (BK1)
Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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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.
Book Details
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
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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