Why was Diary of a Wimpy Kid book 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 Diary of a Wimpy Kid A coming of age book?

The coming-of-age novel chronicles Greg Heffley’s year of middle school in diary form. Throughout the school year, Greg writes diary entries that humorously tackle tough issues like popularity, bullying, masculinity, family, loyalty, self-esteem, and friendship.

Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid book appropriate for 7 year old?

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. What’s it about? It’s about Greg, a skinny middle school student near the bottom of the social pecking order and his misadventures at school and at home.

What is the summary of Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Greg Heffley must survive middle school while dealing with his two annoying brothers Manny and Rodrick. At least he has his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, but his behavior can be intolerable, so the friendship may not last. Based of the popular book series.

Is Greg Heffley bad?

Greg Heffley is mischievous, lazy, paranoid, arrogant, and dishonest. He is known to become jealous easily. Rowley’s parents, mostly his father, view Greg as a bad influence on their son. This is because Greg has a tendency for getting himself and Rowley into trouble.

What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid 16 called?

Big Shot
In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired.