This book is a great read for kids and pre-teens who want a hilarious take on the ups and downs of secondary school. The main character, Greg Heffley, is relatable and his diary entries will have readers laughing out loud. The book captures the essence of the school experience, from trying to fit in with the popular kids to dealing with school bullies. Overall, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a must-read for anyone who wants to relive or experience the joys and perils of secondary school.

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• Borders Original Voices Award for YA or Independent Reader (2007)
• Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards for Younger Readers (2010, 2012) (2010)
• West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Younger Readers (2009)
• Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (2009)
• North Carolina Children's Book Award (2009)
• Hea Lasteraamat (2011)

In the first book of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, introduces us to Greg Heffley: an unforgettable, unlikely hero that every family can relate to.Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg. He finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Greg is happy to have Rowley Jefferson, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. But as Greg says: “Just don’t expect me to be all “Dear Diary” this and “Dear Diary” that.”Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things.

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