For any child thoughtful about growing up and who may be looking for a champion, Jeff Kinney has delivered it. In this hilarious diary told through the eyes of a “wimpy kid,” the author tells the story of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, whose friend Rowley begins to move up in the social sphere. Greg decides to take advantage of the situation, and while his and Rowley’s friendship is put to the test as a result, readers are laughing all the way. The first book in a series based on the author’s online comic, this is a knee-slapping read that keeps fans anxious for more.