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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Lesson Plan

Introduction to Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Published in 2007, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the first of seventeen (soon to be eighteen) books written by Jeff Kinney for the Wimpy Kid series.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the story of sixth grader Greg Heffley and the experiences he has during his first year of middle school. The book is written as if it were Greg's own personal diary. As the narrator, Greg reflects on his relationships with friends and family, and his desires and struggles to fit in at school. Much of the book revolves around Greg's friendship with Rowley Jefferson and the many events they experience together. Greg provides a unique narrative perspective as the protagonist of the novel. He often plays the anti-hero due to...

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