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The third book in this genre-busting series is certain to enlarge Kinney's presence on the bestseller lists, where the previous titles have taken up residence for the past two years. Kinney's spot-on humor and winning formula of deadpan text set against cartoons are back in full force. This time, Greg starts off on New Year's Day (he resolves to "help other people improve," telling his mother, "I think you should work on chewing your potato chips more quietly") and ends with summer vacation. As he fends off his father's attempts to make him more of a man (the threat of military school looms), Greg's hapless adventures include handing out anonymous valentines expressing his true feelings ("Dear James, You smell"), attempting to impress his classmate Holly and single-handedly wrecking his soccer team's perfect season. Kinney allows himself some insider humor as well, with Greg noting the "racket" children's book authors have going. "All you have to do is make up a character with a snappy name, and then make sure the character learns a lesson at the end of the book." Greg, self-centered as ever, may be the exception proving that rule. Ages 8-12.
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For those wondering why tween boys don’t read very much, the answer is that more books aren’t like this. In this third (but not last, despite the subtitle’s implication) series entry, Greg Heffley, the Georgia Nicolson of American middle-school males, is just trying to get through life. In hilarious diary entries, he details his attempts to get along with his brothers; a potential romance; and his dad’s futile efforts to turn him into a jock, which reinforce Kinney’s well-realized theme that grown-ups just don’t get it. While diary may not be the most macho term, as Greg will be the first to tell you, the format certainly hooks the target audience with its printlike font, straightforward language, and copious cartoons. As the book opens, Greg is eschewing New Year’s resolutions: “It’s not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, because I’m already pretty much one of the best people I know.” And while it is clear to all that he is no saint, he is real, and many kids will agree with that self-assessment. Grades 5-8. --Andrew Medlar
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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Amulet Books; 1 edition (January 13, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810970686
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810970687
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (172 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #185 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Jeff Kinney Doesn't Wimp Out with Diary 3, January 13, 2009
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Fantastic - as much fun as the first three. I was a real-life wimpy kid and I did end up at West Point so this installment was even more fun for me. My daughter loves this series. Jeff Kinney delivers again - the "Diary" is so funny and fast-paced that even "reading wimps" can't put the book down. The format of fun cartoon drawings and true-to-life stories that kids & adults alike can relate to make this a must-buy for your young reader. (Or adults that didn't totally grow up)
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My Sides Hurt and Water Came Out of My Eyes, January 16, 2009
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This is an amazingly funny book. The Wimpy Kid series should not be confined to people under 18 so I highly urge adults to read all three as soon as possible. My sides hurt and yes, my eyes watered. The book is so funny and each one is better than the last which means The Last Straw is the funniest so far. The author has a knack of mentioning things that kids and kids who have gotten older can all identify with. It's great. My favorite scene in this book was the gym class in which middle school students are urged by their gym teacher and other teachers to dance the Hokey Pokey! What a nightmare! What fun! Rowley is the sad sack friend who is embarrassing to be with and makes a great stooge for our hero. Mom is supposedly "hip" and so uncool that she needs to be kept in the house and not let out for activities that involve being "with it". Dad can't stay on a diet and Greg's New Year's Resolution is telling everybody else what's wrong with them! Just a wonderful book and I think that we will see more of them. This is truly a classic series and too good just to be isolated in the kids' section. Adults get your "Young Adult" reading done now! My excuse? I teach middle school.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My son loved it....of course!, January 14, 2009
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My 10 yr old son just loves these books. Yesterday was his birthday and what a great gift. I even braved white-out blizzard conditions just to make sure he could have it. He just cracks up when he reads these and has me stopping what I'm doing so I can laugh with him. We are both huge fans and hope to see more in the series.....keep 'em coming please!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, just not as good as first two
This third book in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series had a lot to live up to, since the first two were so clever and funny. And in truth, this one isn't quite as good. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Book Review
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is a book about a wimpy kid named Greg Heffly. He sits in his house all day. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Book Review
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw by Jeff kinney is a story about a boy named Greg Heffley who faces the unwants, dislikes, and troubles of everyday life. Read more
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid/ The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney is about a kid named Greg Heffley that loves to be funny. Read more
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is about a boy named Gregory, his brother Rodrick, his younger brother Manny, his mom, dad, and everyone at school,including his friend... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super Item
I think this was a great product. I gave it to my nephew for chrismas
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!
My sons have read all of the Wimpy Kid books in the series and they loved each one. I wondered WHY do they love them so much, so I picked one up and read to page 95 without... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good choice for elementary aged children
My daughter is in 2nd grade and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books have been very popular among the kids in her grade, especially when we had our first book fair of the new school year... Read more
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This was the funniest read that i had for a long time! All the books made me roll on the floor, and the comics are so damn funny! Read more
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This book is about Greg's funny adventures. The main character is Greg. Greg is a normal boy. He likes video games and T.V. His brothers are Manny and Rodrick. Read more
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