Review: Diary of the Wimpy kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4) by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid:Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4)

Author: Jeff Kinney
Pages:218
Publisher: Amulet Books
Release Date: October 12th 2009

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Source: Purchased 

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?

My Take:

It's another round with Greg Heffley except this time its summer and of course with summer comes alot of complicated. Not only are there dogs involved but Greg is able to go on a trip with Rowley only to find out that his family isn't all what he thought they were. Greg also tries to stay inside and play video games but if his parents could prevent him playing inside they will. Since he wasn't shipped off to Military school Greg in enjoying the summer any way he can. He even has his eyes on Holly Hills sister who is working the pool this summer.

I loved the humor and the fact he wasn't going to just do anything for his crush picking up puke wasn't him and of course with all crushes they come to an end, his trip with Rowley only got his dad more disappointed in him and of course the dog. His father went out and picked up the dog and of course the only thing that the dog is attached to is Greg. He sleeps with him in his own bed, I thought it was adorable but Greg thought other wise. Greg would be woken up at 6 when the dod needed to be let out to do his thing and of course the dog hogged the blankets.

I love this series but I'm taking a break from reading 5 and 6 because my sister won't let me read the 6th one till she read it so I'm stuck. So take it from me this was an adorable diary and of course packed full of Greg Heffley's humor.

5/5 stars

Review:Diary Of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)

Author: Jeff Kinney
Pages:224
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Release Date: April 1st 2007
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Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.

My Take:

Diary of a Wimpy kid had me laughing through out the whole book. Greg starts middle school grade 6 and receives a 'diary' that his mother gives him, and puts down his thoughts why attending school. What I found helpful was that Greg went through what all kids must feel on that very scary first day of school. In my case 6th grade was counted in my elementary while Greg had to attend a school that consists of 6-8. Greg decided to account all his adventures and write about them. If only life would be simply, Greg has an older brother Rodrick who annoys Greg to no limit and also a younger brother who annoys him even more. We also meet his parents who don't know what to do with him and his brothers half the time. His best friend Rowley who is there with Greg throughout the book is there because Greg feels inclined to help his friend out.

What I found hilarious was when Greg did something cool or impressive it would lead to him looking mean and uncaring like when he accidentally hurt Rowley, at school all the girls wanted to help and Greg saw that as an opportunity to gain some girl time too and said he was the one who broke his arm, instead that backfired and of course in middle school it follows you everywhere.

This was a great read and any age group can have fun with, because whatever happens in middle school doesn't always stay in middle school.

5/5 stars