Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1
Boys don''t keep diaries—or do they?
The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to
It''s
a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle
school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are
taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before
you''re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg
records them in his diary.
In book one of this debut series, Greg is
happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when
Rowley''s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend''s
newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events
that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.
Authorillustrator
Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a
new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg
says in his diary, "Just don''t expect me to be all''Dear Diary'' this and
''Dear Diary'' that." Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won''t do
and what he actually does are two very different things.
Since its
launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy
Kid has been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it
is averaging 70,000 readers a day.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2: Rodrick Rules
Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved.
Whatever you do, don''t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn''t want to talk about it.
As Greg enters the new school year, he''s eager to put the past three months behind him... and one event in particular.
Unfortunately
for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg
wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out...
especially when a diary is involved.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick
Rules 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.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3: The Last Straw
The
highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and
bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole
new level.
Let''s face it: Greg Heffley will never change
his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg''s
father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his
son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports
and other "manly" endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily
sidestep his father''s efforts to change him. But when Greg''s
dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes
he has to shape up... or get shipped out.
Greg and his
family and friends, who make the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books a
must-read for middle school readers, are back and at their
best in this hilarious new installment of the series, which is
sure to please current fans while attracting new ones.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4: Dog Days
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.
Greg, a self-confessed "indoor person," is
living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no
rules. But Greg''s mom has a different vision for an ideal summer... one
packed with outdoor activities and "family togetherness."
Whose vision will win out? Or will a new addition to the Heffley family change everything?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5: The Ugly Truth
Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it''s cracked up to be?
Greg
suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl
parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward
changes that come with getting older—all without his best
friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his
own? Or will he have to face the "ugly truth"?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #6: Cabin Fever
Greg
Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg
is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he’s innocent. Or at least
sort of.
The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise
blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that
when the snow melts he’s going to have to face the music, but could any
punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the
holidays?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7: The Third Wheel
The
Third Wheel is the hilarious seventh book in the brilliant, bestselling
and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Perfect for readers of
8+ and all the millions of Wimpy Kid fans. Also now a box office-busting
major motion franchise with the third Wimpy Kid movie, Dog Days
released in the UK in August 2012!
Love is in the air, but what does that mean for Greg Heffley?
A
Valentine''s Day dance at Greg''s school has turned his world upside
down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he''s worried he''ll be left out
in the cold on the big night. His bestfriend, Rowley, doesn''t have any
prospects either but that''s small consolation.
Then an unexpected
twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man
out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know
who''s going to be lucky in love . . .
Share in the hilarious
adventures of everyone''s favourite wimpy kid, Greg Heffley, in the
highly-anticipated seventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #8: Hard Luck
His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new
friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his
fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions
over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg''s
life destined to be just another hard-luck story?
Perfect for readers of 8+ and also reluctant readers. You can also
discover Greg on the big screen in any one of the three Wimpy Kid Movie
box office smashes.
Praise for Jeff Kinney:
''The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney''s Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - Sun
''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling
children''s authors on the planet'' - Independent
''The most hotly anticipated children''s book of the year is here - Diary
of a Wimpy Kid'' - Big Issue
''Hilarious'' - Telegraph
As well as being the international bestselling author of Diary of a
Wimpy Kid, Jeff Kinney is also an online developer and designer. He is
the creator of the children''s virtual world, Poptropica. Jeff has been
named one of TIME magazine''s most influential people in the world. His
original Diary of a Wimpy Kid was voted ''Best Children''s Book of the
Last 10 Years'' by UK readers. Jeff lives with his family in
Massachusetts, USA.
關於作者:
Jeff Kinney is an online
game developer and designer, and a #1 New York Times
bestselling author. In 2009, Jeff was named one of Time
magazine''s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent
his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New
England in 1995. Jeff lives in southern Massachusetts with his
wife and their two sons.
杰夫·金尼,生于1971年,毕
业于美国马里兰州立大学,取得computer sciencecriminal
justice双学位。大学时期,即在校园报纸《Diamondback》以漫画专栏“Igdoof”初试啼声,旋即获得《华盛顿邮报》和《巴尔的摩太阳
报》的介绍。《小屁孩日记》是他第一部正式出版的作品,甫上市即跃居全美畅销书排行榜,更获得《出版人周刊》、Borders’ Original
Voice、美国独立书商协会等殊荣,被《时代周刊》提名为2009年百位风云人物尽管因《小屁孩日记》一夕成名,Jeff仍维持原来的生活型态,身兼网
络出版公司的设计总监、计算机工程师及全职爸爸数职,与太太Julie和两个儿子Will和Grant住在麻州南部。