How Popular Is Diary Of A Wimpy Kid?

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“Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” the popular book series about the awkward and sometimes sneaky middle-schooler Greg Heffley, has

sold more than 180 million print copies worldwide

. Author Jeff Kinney, who writes and illustrates the children's , has earned the number two spot on the 2016 Forbes Highest Paid Authors list.

Why is Diary of a wimpy kid so popular?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is famous for

tickling the funny bones of both little and grownup

, partly because Greg is so irresistibly relatable. … “Humor is a very powerful teaching tool, and these books have gotten some reluctant readers to want to read because they're funny and a little absurd,” says Pimentel.

Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid more popular than Harry Potter?


Wimpy Kid beats Harry Potter in children's vote for book of the decade

. … More than 15,000 children voted in the poll, which only included the top-selling book per individual author.

When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid Popular?

Cover of the first edition of the book Author Jeff Kinney Followed by Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Was Diary of a Wimpy Kid a success?

The first Diary of a Wimpy Kid book was published in 2007 and

became an instant bestseller

. Just a year later, more than 100,000 copies were in print in the United States alone. With each subsequent book, in-print numbers continue to grow exponentially both in the U.S. and abroad.

Is Greg Heffley an anti hero?

Gregory “Greg” Heffley is a fictional character and the protagonist of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. He serves as

the antihero

and unreliable narrator of the series.

Will there be a diary of a wimpy kid 16?

Big Shot (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 16) Hardcover –

October 26, 2021

. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

What's the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

# Title Date 1

Diary of a Wimpy Kid


April 1, 2007
The introduction to the series focuses on the protagonist, Greg Heffley, and his attempts to become popular in school. 2 Rodrick Rules February 1, 2008

Does Greg Heffley have a girlfriend?


Greg has no relationships with Holly

in the book series. In The Last Straw, Greg wanted to impress her because she was, according to Greg, the only girl in his class he liked, who didn't have a boyfriend. However when Greg went to the Roll-a-Round, she called Greg “Fregley”.

Can 7 year old read Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

The intended audience is kids in grades 3-7, or

ages 8-12

. However, many kids that fall outside that age bracket are reading and talking about this series.

Why is Diary of a Wimpy Kid banned?

The reasons range from “too obscene” to “anti-family”. The number one reason for a book to be challenged is

for containing sexually explicit material

. In Texas in 2010, 20 books were banned including The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Merriam Webster's Visual Dictionary.

Is Greg Heffley depressed?

Greg is the smart-mouthed sad-sack protagonist of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series (read an excerpt). As Kinney tells Michele Norris, his character isn't a bad kid — just a “not-fully-formed person.” “I think most of Greg's unhappiness,

he brings upon himself

,” the author explains.

What grade is Greg Heffley in now?

Throughout the series, Greg ages 11-12, as the digital synopsis of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film). Greg is 8-9 years older than Manny as said in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth. In the online version, Greg is revealed to be in

seventh grade

.

What grade is Rodrick?

Rodrick is extremely lazy and careless when it comes to school, which explains where Greg gets his laziness. He almost never gets

a grade above C-

, except for his book reports, where however Frank does nearly all the work due to Rodrick's inability to type.

Who is Greg Heffley's crush?

In the book series, Greg has a huge crush on

Heather

. In the movie, Greg hates Heather and he also describes her as “Rodrick in a dress”.

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