Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie and Book Series Review
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A Best-Selling Book - A Movie Too!
This book series remains on the USA Today Best Seller List today!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Movie
The Wimpy Kid Movie on DVD
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Amazon Price: $7.97 (as of 02/17/2012)
Greg, Rowley, and all the gang come to life on your big screen! Featuring the school play, the school newspaper, wrestling, and The Cheese.
The Movie Guide
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
Amazon Price: $1.96 (as of 02/17/2012)
If you've ever wondered how a movie gets made, you're not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but when his bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was turned into a live-action movie by 20th Century Fox, he learned how a book gets adapted into a major motion picture.
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The Actors
Links to their bios
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Greg - Diary...err, journal writer and star of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! He hates middle school - thinks it's the worst thing ever invented! Real life: Height: 4 feet 6 in - Weight: 65 - Brown Hair - Hazel Eyes - Soprano Voice
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Rowley - Greg's goofy friend that tells the 'cool dude' at school that his butt is cute! Ouch! Real life: Musical Instruments: Violin - Athletic Skills: Baseball, Football, Scooter - Performance Skills: Improvisation, Host, Singing
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Rodrick - As the older brother he's always giving bad advice and snarky comments to Greg and his friends! Real life: He's grown up in an acting family and lives in Canada.
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Susan - Sheesh moms can say the dumbest things, just when you don't want your friends to hear it! That's moms for ya. Real life: She plays in ABC's Cougar Town and has the coolest glasses.
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Manny - Is played by twins Connor and Owen Fielding. It's been said that Manny was almost not going to be a part in the movie. As a key character of the books, the last minute casting of the twins is going to be good for the movie. Seriously, to have a baby brother to aggravate the teen adds plenty of smiles to the film.
- Fregley - Who remembers that kinda weird friend, the one that made you cringe and laugh at the same time? Well that's Fregley! Real life: Not much to find online - just wait for the movie to hit!
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The latest Wimpy Kid book
The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 5)
Amazon Price: $6.97 (as of 02/17/2012)
We haven't read it yet yet, because I make my son save up his own money to get the books. He'll get to the end of the series eventually!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Reviews
Good to Know- Jeff Kinney claims that he writes for kids because he believes the most interesting and funniest stories come from people's childhoods.
- In an interview with familyeducation.com, Kinney was asked which he liked more: writing or drawing cartoons. He answered this way: " Both writing and drawing are a struggle for me. I am cursed with being a very slow illustrator, and this book requires at least 1,000 illustrations. So sometimes, the joy of illustrating is a bit diminished by the amount of time that illustrating takes. What I enjoy is seeing the words and illustrations come together on the page."
- Kinney knew he'd made the grade when Diary of a Wimpy Kid was chosen to appear as a plot point on the popular Disney-produced preteen series Wizards of Waverly Place.
- Kinney deliberately avoids putting pop culture references into his stories because he wants them to have a timeless feel. He hopes readers will be able to pick his books up 20 years from now and still be able to relate to themes.
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- The favorite book for Patriots fans is Harry Potter. For Giants fans it's Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (Note: the data set is based on 4 million Facebook Wisdom users). I suspect that this finding is not true of the general fan population.
- Henrietta Public Library announces program schedule
- Cabin Fever, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" program, is from 1 pm to 2 pm Feb. 22. The program is limited to 25 children, ages 8 and older, and requires registration. The library is on the lookout for superheroes. From 11 am to noon Feb.
A Wonderful Journal
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
This innovative interactive journal based on Greg Heffley's own "diary" lets kids express themselves in an exciting new way.
Both of my kids really dig this one. My youngest loves being able to make up his own story.
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Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2)
Amazon Price: $6.53 (as of 02/17/2012)
This book 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.
Get Your 'Tween Into Reading
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 02/17/2012)
For those wondering why tween boys don't read very much, the answer is that more books aren't like this.
In The News
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Jeff Kinney Isn't Kidding About How 'Wimpy Kid' Came to Life - washingtonpost.com
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'Wimpy Kid: Last Straw' opens another 'gateway' to reading - USATODAY.com
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"Wimpy Kid's" Becomes Hit Zombie Parody for Papercutz - Publishers Weekly
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'Wimpy Kid' Keeps Kids of All Ages in Stitches - NPR
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Jeff Kinney live on WINK News Saturday Morning at 11:00 - WINK News
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Brilliant and Humorous
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Amazon Price: $5.20 (as of 02/17/2012)
Kinney does a masterful job of making the mundane life of boys on the brink of adolescence hilarious.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
About The Author - Jeff Kinney
Online links
- Best-selling author Jeff Kinney of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” fame to make Feb. 16 ...
- Best-selling children's author Jeff Kinney kicks off festivities for the 12th annual Celebration of Reading with an exclusive book signing at Barnes & Noble Coconut Point Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 8 pm The acclaimed author of the ?Diary of a Wimpy ...
- "Wimpy Kid" author coming to SWFL tonight
- Jeff Kinney will be at Coconut Point's Barnes and Noble Thursday night signing his books. The store is handing out wrist bands to people in line to ensure they get a chance to meet the author. You have to buy at least one book at the store and can ...
- USA TODAY BEST-SELLERS
- "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever" by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) 17. "American Sniper" by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, Jim DeFelice (William Morrow) 18. "The Girl Who Played with Fire" by Stieg Larsson (Vintage) 19. "Once Upon a Secret" by Mimi Alford ...
- 'Cinderella,' 'Rats!' open Feb. 23 at Empire
- Serving both productions: Amy Sanner, costumes; Jeff Kinney, lights and sound; Laura Netz, property mistress; set design and building, Jeff Kinney, Matt Dinesen, Jared Kinney. - What: Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre presents ?Rodgers and ...
Kids Love These Books
Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 4)
Amazon Price: $6.00 (as of 02/17/2012)
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.
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JenniferV
May 6, 2011 @ 3:37 pm | delete
- My son read ALL the books in a month! He loved them!
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clouda9
Jun 21, 2010 @ 10:35 pm | delete
- I know if my guys were younger they sure would appreciate this series of books all about the angst of being a boy...being a teen!
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by _Joan_
Joan lives in Los Angeles. Her family includes two young boys who absolutely love the Wimpy Kid books.
