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Greg Heffley records middle-school life in a journal full of doodles
2007Fast paceLight
What it is about
Greg Heffley writes in his journal, not a diary, about the first year of middle school and how to become popular. Cartoon drawings accompany every page.
Who will enjoy it
Reluctant readers who enjoy cartoons and funny stories about school.
What you will get
A very funny read that gets even hesitant readers turning pages.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Humor · School · Friendship
Best for
Ages 6–8
Length
217 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Who
Greg Heffley and his best friend Rowley.
World
A middle school.
What makes it different
Journal entries with stick-figure cartoons.
Feel
Funny and relatable.
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