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'''''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw''''' is a novel written by American author and cartoonist [[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]], the third book in the ''[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)|Diary of a Wimpy Kid]]'' series. The book acts as a journal and follows the adventures of [[Greg Heffley]], the narrator of the book, who is in the second half of his seventh grade year.<ref name="amulet">{{cite book |last=Kinney |first=Jeff |authorlink=Jeff Kinney (writer) |title=Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw |accessdate=August 1, 2008 |series=[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)]] |publisher=[[Amulet Books]] |publication-date=January 2009 }} </ref> The title comes from the threat of [[military school]] to toughen Greg up. This book was released on January 13, 2009 in the USA. |
'''''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw''''' is a novel written by American author and cartoonist [[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]], the third book in the ''[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)|Diary of a Wimpy Kid]]'' series. The book acts as a journal and follows the adventures of [[Greg Heffley]], the narrator of the book, who is in the second half of his seventh grade year.<ref name="amulet">{{cite book |last=Kinney |first=Jeff |authorlink=Jeff Kinney (writer) |title=Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw |accessdate=August 1, 2008 |series=[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)]] |publisher=[[Amulet Books]] |publication-date=January 2009 }} </ref> The title comes from the threat of [[military school]] to toughen Greg up. This book was released on January 13, 2009 in the USA. |
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==Plot== |
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The book starts on January 1 with Greg talking about his family's New Years resolutions. Life becomes more difficult for Greg and Rowley when their school bus is "rezoned" and they have to walk to and from school. Greg tries to have his mom drive him to school, but that only ends up embarrassing him. He also talks about how his dad compares him unfavorably to his boss's sons, who are very athletic. They have conflicts over Greg wanting to stay inside and watch TV on Saturdays and his dad stealing his school snacks. Eventually his dad makes him sign up for rec league soccer. At first he rides the bench, but becomes the starting goalie when the other goalie is injured. He allows a goal to ruin his team's perfect season because he took a break to pick dandelions on the field. |
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Greg Heffley's father Frank threatens to send him to military school. He ends up in a series of problems, such as his brother Rodrick stealing his diary, and Greg is caught surrounded by the elderly in his [[underpants]]. And he wants him to change his attitude by going to military school because of one of the teenagers he knew, |
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After this, Greg's dad runs into a neighborhood troublemaker who has apparently reformed after going to military school. Impressed with his former enemy's turnaround, he signs up Greg for a summer military school program, hoping Greg will change for the better. To impress his dad and thereby avoid military school, Greg decides to join the Boy Scouts. However, he is sick for but is sick for a campout, which his dad has to go to anyway (he's a chaperone) and has a terrible time at. Later, when when they try to have a campout "do-over", they end up at a hotel and Greg gets locked out of his room wearing only underwear. After this, Greg becomes resigned to his military school fate, especially after his attempts to make a good impression on a girl in his class come to naught. But on what he thought was his only day of summer vacation, Greg ends up saving his dad from making a fool of himself at their neighbor's birthday party. The next day, his dad decides Greg doesn't have to go to military school after all, and the book ends with Greg looking forward to his summer vacation. |
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Revision as of 03:57, 7 August 2014
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| Author | Jeff Kinney |
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| Illustrator | Jeff Kinney |
| Cover artist | Jeff Kinney |
| Language | English |
| Series | Diary of a Wimpy Kid |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Publisher | Amulet Books |
Publication date | January 13, 2009 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 217 |
| Preceded by | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules |
| Followed by | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is a novel written by American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney, the third book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The book acts as a journal and follows the adventures of Greg Heffley, the narrator of the book, who is in the second half of his seventh grade year.[1] The title comes from the threat of military school to toughen Greg up. This book was released on January 13, 2009 in the USA.
Plot
The book starts on January 1 with Greg talking about his family's New Years resolutions. Life becomes more difficult for Greg and Rowley when their school bus is "rezoned" and they have to walk to and from school. Greg tries to have his mom drive him to school, but that only ends up embarrassing him. He also talks about how his dad compares him unfavorably to his boss's sons, who are very athletic. They have conflicts over Greg wanting to stay inside and watch TV on Saturdays and his dad stealing his school snacks. Eventually his dad makes him sign up for rec league soccer. At first he rides the bench, but becomes the starting goalie when the other goalie is injured. He allows a goal to ruin his team's perfect season because he took a break to pick dandelions on the field.
After this, Greg's dad runs into a neighborhood troublemaker who has apparently reformed after going to military school. Impressed with his former enemy's turnaround, he signs up Greg for a summer military school program, hoping Greg will change for the better. To impress his dad and thereby avoid military school, Greg decides to join the Boy Scouts. However, he is sick for but is sick for a campout, which his dad has to go to anyway (he's a chaperone) and has a terrible time at. Later, when when they try to have a campout "do-over", they end up at a hotel and Greg gets locked out of his room wearing only underwear. After this, Greg becomes resigned to his military school fate, especially after his attempts to make a good impression on a girl in his class come to naught. But on what he thought was his only day of summer vacation, Greg ends up saving his dad from making a fool of himself at their neighbor's birthday party. The next day, his dad decides Greg doesn't have to go to military school after all, and the book ends with Greg looking forward to his summer vacation.
Film
On August 3, 2012 a film based on this book and the fourth book, Dog Days was released, the movie starred Zachary Gordon and Steve Zahn. Robert Capron, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Peyton List, Grayson Russell, Karan Brar and some more characters. Principal photography began on August 8, 2011 in Vancouver and was completed on October 7, 2011.[2]
A poster was leaked in March 2012. A teaser trailer was attached to The Three Stooges.[3]
An advance screening for the film was held on July 31, 2012.[4]
References
- ^ Kinney, Jeff (January 2009). Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series). Amulet Books.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Film List" (PDF). British Columbia Film Commission. August 9, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
- ^ "Recently Classified Trailers, Commercials and PSAs". AlbertaFilmRaings.ca. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days". AdvanceScreenings.com. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
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