Student's Diary

Jeff Kinney

"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Journal of Greg Heffley" is a novel from the Wimpy Kid series by the American author and 2009 New York Times bestseller, ranked as the most influential children's book of all time. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is aimed at children around the age of twelve, a time when children are beginning to assume individual responsibility for themselves and others. These include waking up early and being punctual, listening carefully to parents' advice and the instructions of the school administration and teachers, and finally completing daily homework and assignments. From this perspective, this book creates a world of their own for our children and facilitates their interaction with others. It is an engaging and meaningful account of Greg Heffley as he keeps a diary of his life. The story begins with 12-year-old Greg Heffley, who dreams of becoming rich and famous in the future. Unfortunately, however, “… like I said, I’ll be famous someday, but right now, I’m stuck in middle school with a bunch of idiots… So I’m stuck in this class with Chris Hosie in front of me and Lionel James behind me…” Greg Heffley chronicles his adventures, which are entertaining, exciting, and meaningful, with a message the author wants to convey to children: that we must advance step by step until we become famous and achieve the highest positions in school and in life in general. It’s worth noting that “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is a series that has been translated into 42 languages, with more than 85 million copies printed worldwide and sold in more than 44 countries. It has also been on the best-selling book list since 2007. Due to the value of the books, their material has been used in three films that have grossed more than $225 million.