Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Book 1

It’s the start of a new school year, and Greg Heffley is thrown into the chaos of middle school, where smaller kids like him have to navigate hallways filled with taller, tougher classmates, some of whom are already shaving. Through a mix of words and illustrations, Greg humorously chronicles the struggles of growing up before you're ready in his diary.

In the first book of this popular series, Greg is glad to have his friend Rowley by his side. But when Rowley starts gaining popularity, Greg tries to capitalize on it for his own benefit, setting off a series of funny events that put their friendship to the test.

Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney captures the awkwardness of school life and introduces a new type of hero who embodies the ups and downs of childhood. As Greg puts it in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to go all ‘Dear Diary’ this and ‘Dear Diary’ that.” Fortunately for readers, what Greg says and what he actually does are often two very different things.