Reading Journal 6

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
By: Jeff Kinney

I loved this book! It is perfectly aimed for preteen, middle school children; it can be a good read to an adult as well. When I read it I was brought back to so many memories.

The illustration and font make the story come to life. It visually resembles what anyone would think of when seeing a journal from a middle school boy. The illustrations are good and yet done well enough to think a boy could do them. This part of the book is amazing, to me.

As I read the book I felt it was a little jumpy in focus, but always on track. It read the way I would imagine it actually being written throughout a year in the life of a preteen boy. I appreciated the honesty of the Greg’s thoughts and actions, paired with the PG language. I feel like it is something that students can relate to and understand without offending parents. I noticed that Greg occasionally back talks his parents, but I feel that the author does a great job teaching little lessons throughout the mistakes or inappropriate behavior. The humor is hilarious as well, aimed at all ages.

So may discussions can come from this book, from text and illustrations to doing the right thing and respecting family or elders. This is an awesomely funny book that manages to teach a lot as well.