Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are hugely popular with kids, and parents can feel good about them too. Mixed in with the humor and spot-on depictions of a typical school kid’s life are subtle lessons in character. But don’t worry, the kids’ll be having so much fun reading the stories and looking at the generous sprinklings of cartoons, they’ll never notice!
All but two of the books in the series are now available in Kindle format, and hopefully those missing volumes will be added to Amazon’s Kindle book catalog soon.
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (4.5/5 stars, ages 8 and up, currently priced at $6.98)
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.
Rodrick Rules (4.5/5 stars, ages 8 and up, currently priced at $7.67)
The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 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.
Dog Days (4.5/5 stars, ages 8 and up, currently priced at $7.84)
It’s summer vacation, the weather’s great, and all the kids are having fun outside.
So where’s Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn.
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?
The Ugly Truth (4.5/5 stars, ages 9 and up, currently priced at $6.98)
Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up.
But is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be?
Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older—all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side.
Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the “ugly truth”?
Cabin Fever (4.5/5 stars, ages 9 and up, currently priced at $7.36)
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect.
But the crazy thing is, he’s innocent.
Or at least sort of.
The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors.
Greg knows that when the snow melts he’s going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?
The Third Wheel (4.5/5 stars, ages 9 and up, currently priced at $6.86)
Love is in the air–but what does that mean for Greg Heffley?
A Valentine’s Day dance at Greg’s middle school has turned his world upside down.
As Greg scrambles to find a date, he’s worried he’ll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn’t have any prospects either, but that’s a small consolation.
An unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know who’s going to be lucky in love.