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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It made me chuckle some.
(Had to read it for some library discussion, possible contender for an award but it's got NO chance.)
(Had to read it for some library discussion, possible contender for an award but it's got NO chance.)
I can definitely see the appeal of this book - and the series - with tweens.
I'd give it 3.5 stars. I found the main kid to be a little bratty in general. He was mean to those smaller or not as smart as him (Rowley and Manny) while complaining about how the bigger kids treat him.
I'm not sure that's the message to send - don't let yourself be bullied but it's ok to bully if you are wimpy yourself.
This counts as a graphic novel for the 2015 PopSugar Reading Challenge.
And completes the challenge for me!!
52/52
I'd give it 3.5 stars. I found the main kid to be a little bratty in general. He was mean to those smaller or not as smart as him (Rowley and Manny) while complaining about how the bigger kids treat him.
I'm not sure that's the message to send - don't let yourself be bullied but it's ok to bully if you are wimpy yourself.
This counts as a graphic novel for the 2015 PopSugar Reading Challenge.
And completes the challenge for me!!
52/52
I read all of these books. Even as an adult, I get weirdly excited every time I hear a new Diary of a Wimpy Kid is being released. I own all the books and I like how quick they are for me to read but I also can’t put them down sometimes. I like how Jeff Kinney brings in all aspects of Greg’s life: school, home, friendships. There’s fun twists and turns throughout the books and some smaller aspects carry over to future books. They’re not exactly written as standalone books but at the same time you could read them as standalone books and still get the basic plot.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I cannot stand the protagonist of this book. He is selfish, lazy, and unconscious. I guess he is an anti-hero, and there are consequences for his actions, but I can't imagine this stands as a good example for most middle schoolers. Book after book, I have waited to see some change in character. It is all for naught. He stays the self-absorbed middle schooler he is in this "novel." Perhaps the lesson is for adults, which is that middle schoolers will be middle schoolers until they are out of middle school.
Finally, without a proper plot arc, these books would be better characterized as fake memoir as opposed to graphic novel.
Finally, without a proper plot arc, these books would be better characterized as fake memoir as opposed to graphic novel.
This has to be the funniest book I've read in ages. It was simple, sarcastic and can appeal to a broad range of folks. The main character, Greg, is definitely not a good role model for children. But he flounders and makes bad choices that always catch up to him, making the book somewhat of a learning experience.
Working at a school I have learned that one of the most important things that kids need to encourage reading is subject matter that catches their attention - and this book does just that. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Working at a school I have learned that one of the most important things that kids need to encourage reading is subject matter that catches their attention - and this book does just that. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Fun read with my 5 year old daughter. No real plot, but it's funny.