Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Vol. 1)

Middle school arrives without instructions, and Greg Heffley starts keeping a journal about it, insisting the whole time that it is not a diary. The opening book in Jeff Kinney's series covers a first year of new corridors, shifting friendships and a best friend, Rowley, whose lack of social calculation keeps landing Greg in trouble. Bullies, family pressure and the general awkwardness of growing up supply the material, delivered in short entries and cartoon panels. It is the entry point to the series and works well for children building confidence with longer books. Worth knowing before buying: • The first book in Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series • Greg's first year of middle school and his friendship with Rowley • Easy-to-read text supported heavily by line drawings • A natural starting point for readers new to the series Recommended for children aged eight to twelve, parents choosing a first chapter book and school libraries, from Penguin Publications, stocked at Boipoka.