Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the first book in a wildly popular series. Just as the title suggests, the book is written as the diary of a so-called “wimpy” kid. Main character Greg Heffley is new to middle school and feels intimidated by the bigger bodies. This book is often a hit with boys who are otherwise reluctant readers.

The book’s author Jeff Kinney reads an excerpt aloud: