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'''''Diary of a Wimpy Kid''''' (also known as "'''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: In the Beginning'''") is a [[Realistic fiction|realistic fiction novel]] written by [[United States|American]] author and cartoonist [[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]], the first book in the [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)|Diary of a Wimpy Kid series]], and is followed by [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules]]. The book acts as a journal and follows the adventures of sixth grader Greg Heffley, the narrator of the book.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kinney |first=Jeff |authorlink=Jeff Kinney (writer) |title=Diary of a Wimpy Kid |origyear=2007 |origmonth=April |accessdate=2008-08-01 |series=[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)]] |publisher=[[Amulet Books]] |language=English |isbn=0810993139}}</ref>.
'''''Diary of a Wimpy Kid''''' (also known as "'''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: In the Beginning'''") is a [[Realistic fiction|realistic fiction novel]] written by [[United States|American]] author and cartoonist [[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]], the first book in the [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)|Diary of a Wimpy Kid series]], and is followed by [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules]]. The book acts as a journal and follows the adventures of sixth grader Greg Heffley, the narrator of the book.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kinney |first=Jeff |authorlink=Jeff Kinney (writer) |title=Diary of a Wimpy Kid |origyear=2007 |origmonth=April |accessdate=2008-08-01 |series=[[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)]] |publisher=[[Amulet Books]] |language=English |isbn=0810993139}}</ref>.


The book received many awards and honors. The book, according to author and illustrator [[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]], is the first of five books in the series. The third book, [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw]], was released on January 13, 2009. A movie of the series will soon be in production and will be distrubuted by [[20th Century Fox]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wimpykid.com/ |title=About the Books |author=[[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]] |accessdate=2008-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://gregheffley.blogspot.com/2008/05/book-3-has-cover.html |title=Book 3 Has a Cover! |author=[[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]] |date=2008-05-06 |accessdate=2008-08-07}}</ref>
The book received many awards and honors. The book, according to author and illustrator [[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]], is the first of five books in the series. The third book, [[Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw]], was released on January 13, 2009. A movie of the series will soon be in production and will be distrubuted by [[20th Century Fox].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wimpykid.com/ |title=About the Books |author=[[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]] |accessdate=2008-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://gregheffley.blogspot.com/2008/05/book-3-has-cover.html |title=Book 3 Has a Cover! |author=[[Jeff Kinney (writer)|Jeff Kinney]] |date=2008-05-06 |accessdate=2008-08-07}}</ref>


The book was originally on Funbrain.com, but when it was adapted into a print book, Jeff Kinney decided to split it into a series.The book has sold over 5.2 million copies more then the best selling book in history "Hatchet".
The book was originally on Funbrain.com, but when it was adapted into a print book, Jeff Kinney decided to split it into a series.The book has sold over 5.2 million copies more then the best selling book in history "Hatchet".
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====Susan Heffley====
====Susan Heffley====


Greg's mother. Susan is a middle class mom who is caring, but sometimes overcaring. Susan is a good mom and wife, but sometimes embarrasses her children/husband, but is nearly always cheery and accepting. She also likes to call Greg "Honeybunches", which usually embarrasses Greg. The fact that she never removes her glasses bears a resemblance to June Drabble, another cartoon character. Greg calls Susan "Mom" whenever he writes about her in his diary. Greg often shows evidence that Susan doesn't understand kids at Greg's age. Greg says she likes "just about every kind of music ever to exist" and dancing, even to Rodrick's heavy metal music.[2] She takes Greg out for ice cream because Greg told the truth.
Greg's mother whos a **** ******* *** ******* *********** who **** ****! Susan is a middle class mom who is caring, but sometimes overcaring. Susan is a good mom and wife, but sometimes embarrasses her children/husband, but is nearly always cheery and accepting. She also likes to call Greg "Honeybunches", which usually embarrasses Greg. The fact that she never removes her glasses bears a resemblance to June Drabble, another cartoon character. Greg calls Susan "Mom" whenever he writes about her in his diary. Greg often shows evidence that Susan doesn't understand kids at Greg's age. Greg says she likes "just about every kind of music ever to exist" and dancing, even to Rodrick's heavy metal music.[2] She takes Greg out for ice cream because Greg told the truth.


== Reception ==
== Reception ==

Revision as of 04:24, 27 January 2009

This article is about the book. For the whole series, see Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series).
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
File:Diary of a Wimpy Kid.png
U.S. cover
IllustratorJeff Kinney
Cover artistJeff Kinney
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesDiary of a Wimpy Kid
GenreRealistic fiction novel
PublisherAmulet Books
Publication date
April 1, 2007[1]
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages217 pp
ISBNISBN 0810993139 Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character
Followed byDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2008) 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (also known as "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: In the Beginning") is a realistic fiction novel written by American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney, the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and is followed by Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. The book acts as a journal and follows the adventures of sixth grader Greg Heffley, the narrator of the book.[2].

The book received many awards and honors. The book, according to author and illustrator Jeff Kinney, is the first of five books in the series. The third book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, was released on January 13, 2009. A movie of the series will soon be in production and will be distrubuted by [[20th Century Fox].[3][4]

The book was originally on Funbrain.com, but when it was adapted into a print book, Jeff Kinney decided to split it into a series.The book has sold over 5.2 million copies more then the best selling book in history "Hatchet".

Main Characters

Major Characters

Greg Heffley

(See page)

Rodrick Heffley

Rodrick is Greg's older brother who is really stupid and always pushes him around. He dreams of his band "Löded Diper" becoming famous. (Which seems most unlikely) Rodrick can bully Greg by threatening to tell his embarrasing incident over the summer to everyone. Rodrick once threw a party when his parents went away, he pretended to be sick in order to avoid suspicion, however one of his friends took a picture and left it there and he and Greg were punished.

Manny Heffley

Manny is Greg's younger brother (he is roughly around the age of 3), and the most spoiled child in the family. He often uses his cuteness to get Greg in trouble. He once brought in a heavy metal magazine of Rodrick's to his pre-school. He often calls Greg "bubby" (brother) and occasionally "ploopy". Manny is a huge tattletale, telling on Greg for things that happened 2 years ago. Manny is the one who gets treated the best and when ever he does something bad his parent don't even bother to punish him, which Greg and Rodrick don't like at all. Manny gets literally anything he wants, no matter how ridiculous or expensive it may be.

Rowley Jefferson

Greg's best friend who usually helps with Greg with his schemes. Rowley is dim-witted and naive. He is an only child and also "slightly overweight." Rowley gets a lot of attention from the girls in his grade. He was falsely accused of chasing kindergarteners with a worm on a stick, which was actually Greg wearing his coat. He then told the principal and Greg lost his duty on safety patrol. He did not forgive Greg so they were not friends for a while. After that, he was the cartoonist of the school newspaper comic, "Zoo-Wee-Mama!". He received the honor of being picked Class Clown in the school yearbook. Also, Rowley's almost-always-open mouth is his trademark.[2]

Susan Heffley

Greg's mother whos a **** ******* *** ******* *********** who **** ****! Susan is a middle class mom who is caring, but sometimes overcaring. Susan is a good mom and wife, but sometimes embarrasses her children/husband, but is nearly always cheery and accepting. She also likes to call Greg "Honeybunches", which usually embarrasses Greg. The fact that she never removes her glasses bears a resemblance to June Drabble, another cartoon character. Greg calls Susan "Mom" whenever he writes about her in his diary. Greg often shows evidence that Susan doesn't understand kids at Greg's age. Greg says she likes "just about every kind of music ever to exist" and dancing, even to Rodrick's heavy metal music.[2] She takes Greg out for ice cream because Greg told the truth.

Reception

Awards

References

  1. ^ ASIN 0810993139, Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Hardcover) (2008-08-01)
  2. ^ Kinney, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series). Amulet Books. ISBN 0810993139. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help)
  3. ^ Jeff Kinney. "About the Books". Retrieved 2008-08-01.
  4. ^ Jeff Kinney (2008-05-06). "Book 3 Has a Cover!". Retrieved 2008-08-07.
  5. ^ Borders (2008-01-23). "Borders' Original Voice". Retrieved 2008-08-02.
  6. ^ Publisher Weekly (2007-11-05). "Publisher Weekly's Best Books of 2007". Retrieved 2008-08-02.
  7. ^ Nick.com. "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2008 Nominees". Retrieved 2008-08-02.

External links

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