false 221559 389627 0810993139 9780810993136 2313 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255573105m/389627.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/389627.Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid 4.08 8218 Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they?

The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to

It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary.

In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, 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.

Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “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.

Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a day.]]> 221559 4.15 19933 4769 1809465 0810994739 9780810994737 1135 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255573100m/1809465.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1809465.Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid_Rodrick_Rules 4.15 5392 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book!

Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved.

Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn’t want to talk about it.

As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular.

Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules chronicles Greg’s attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, keep his secret safe.<DIV> <DIV><DIV>F&P level: T</DIV>]]> 221559 4.15 19933 4769 3293821 0810970686 9780810970687 753 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255575415m/3293821.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3293821.Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid_The_Last_Straw 4.26 3594 The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level. </P><P class=Maintext style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P class=Maintext style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0in">Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly” endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father’s efforts to change him. But when Greg’s dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up . . . or get shipped out.</P><P class=Maintext style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0in"> </P><P class=Maintext style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0in">Greg and his family and friends, who make the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books a must-read for middle school readers, are back and at their best in this hilarious new installment of the series, which is sure to please current fans while attracting new ones.</P><P class=Maintext style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0in"> </P><P class=Maintext style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0in">Publishers Weekly-1/19/2009:</P><DIV>The third book in this genre-busting series is certain to enlarge Kinney’s presence on the bestseller lists, where the previous titles have taken up residence for the past two years. Kinney’s spot-on humor and winning formula of deadpan text set against cartoons are back in full force. This time, Greg starts off on New Year’s Day (he resolves to “help other people improve,” telling his mother, “I think you should work on chewing your potato chips more quietly”) and ends with summer vacation. As he fends off his father’s attempts to make him more of a man (the threat of military school looms), Greg’s hapless adventures include handing out anonymous valentines expressing his true feelings (“Dear James, You smell”), attempting to impress his classmate Holly and single-handedly wrecking his soccer team’s perfect season. Kinney allows himself some insider humor as well, with Greg noting the “racket” children’s book authors have going. “All you have to do is make up a character with a snappy name, and then make sure the character learns a lesson at the end of the book.” Greg, self-centered as ever, may be the exception proving that rule. Ages 8–12. (Jan.)<DIV> <DIV><DIV>F&P level: T</DIV>]]> 221559 4.15 19933 4769 6578293 0810983915 9780810983915 349 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255575395m/6578293.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6578293-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid 4.24 1201
Greg, a self-confessed “indoor person,” is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg’s mom has a different vision for an ideal summer . . . one packed with outdoor activities and “family togetherness.”

Whose vision will win out? Or will a new addition to the Heffley family change everything?]]> 221559 4.15 19933 4769 3157876 0810979772 9780810979772 114 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1261505077m/3157876.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3157876.Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid_Do_It_Yourself_Book 4.14 898 Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

First of all, let me get something straight: This is a journal, not a diary. This innovative interactive journal based on Greg Heffley's own diarylets kids express themselves in an exciting new way. In Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book, kids will be asked: What was the best dream you ever had? The worst thing you ever ate? The best secret you ever heard? The most trouble you ever got in for something that wasn't even your fault to begin with? This Do-It-Yourself Book features art throughout, along with ruled and blank pages for readers to create their own stories, keep their own diaries, and record their favorites and least faves. Includes a bonus full-color comics section featuring the collected cartoons of Greg Heffley and his best friend, Rowley.]]> 221559 4.15 19933 4769 5989978 0545135974 9780545135979 18 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5989978.Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid_Collection_ 4.48 192 Number of pages: 224 pages each]]> 221559 4.15 19933 4769 6470929 0545170168 9780545170161 20 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6470929-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-complete-4-book-set 4.61 130 Diary of a Wimpy Kid started out as a Web comic and attracted millions of readers, and the book versions are proving just as popular. With funny cartoons on every page, Greg's middle-school adventures will keep readers laughing out loud until the very end! This special collection features the first three books -- plus a funny journal with fill-ins, blank space, cartoons, and more.
Includes Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules, The Last Straw, and Do-It-Yourself Book. 224 pages each each.]]> 221559 4.15 19933 4769 7278837 1615579184 9781615579181 1 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7278837-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-four-book-set 5.00 5 221559 4.15 19933 4769 683746 0784401713 9780784401712 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1224267228m/683746.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/683746.The_Elements_of_Academic_Research 3.60 5 143830 3.50 6 1 221559 4.15 19933 4769 7304100 1441056696 9781441056696 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7304100-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-complete-5-book-gift-set 4.25 4
-Diary of a Wimpy Kid
-Rodrick Rules
-The Last Straw
-Dog Days
-Do-It-Yourself Book]]> 221559 4.15 19933 4769 7072193 3833936347 9783833936340 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7072193-gregs-tagebuch-03 5.00 3 221559 4.15 19933 4769 7072194 383393638X 9783833936388 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7072194-gregs-tagebuch 5.00 1 221559 4.15 19933 4769 7011395 8498672228 9788498672220 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7011395-diario-de-greg 4.00 1 221559 4.15 19933 4769 7385817 0320079651 9780320079658 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7385817-journal-d-un-degonfle-rodrick-fait-sa-loi 0.0 0 221559 4.15 19933 4769 7337596 0320079643 9780320079641 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7337596-journal-d-un-degonfle-tome-1 0.0 0 221559 4.15 19933 4769 7199115 9876091174 9789876091176 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7199115-diario-de-greg 0.0 0 221559 4.15 19933 4769