Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)

By Jeff Kinney | Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

About the book

THE ONE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS!

The first book in the global phenomenon from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney - 300 million copies of the series sold worldwide!

'Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL not a diary... The other thing I want to clear up right away is that this was MOM's idea, not mine.'

Things aren't going well for Greg Heffley.

He's been thrust into a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving.

Along with his friend Rowley, Greg's desperate to prove his new maturity, which only going up a grade can bring. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, will Greg be able to reach the same heights of popularity as his best friend?

WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!

LOOK OUT FOR:
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 in August 2026!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight (Book 21) in October 2026!

Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

Please note: front cover may vary

Editions of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)

Hardcover
ISBN 9780241777473
Paperback
ISBN 9780141324906
Paperback
ISBN 9780241562284
EBook
ISBN 9780141347813
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780241354841
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780241355718

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THE ONE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS!

The first book in the global phenomenon from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney - 300 million copies of the series sold worldwide!

'Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL not a diary... The other thing I want to clear up right away is that this was MOM's idea, not mine.'

Things aren't going well for Greg Heffley.

He's been thrust into a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving.

Along with his friend Rowley, Greg's desperate to prove his new maturity, which only going up a grade can bring. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, will Greg be able to reach the same heights of popularity as his best friend?

WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!

LOOK OUT FOR:
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 in August 2026!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight (Book 21) in October 2026!

Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

Please note: front cover may vary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1) about?

THE ONE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS!

The first book in the global phenomenon from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney - 300 million copies of the series sold worldwide!

'Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL not a diary... The other thing I want to clear up right away is that this was MOM's idea, not mine.'

Things aren't going well for Greg Heffley.

He's been thrust into a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving.

Along with his friend Rowley, Greg's desperate to prove his new maturity, which only going up a grade can bring. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, will Greg be able to reach the same heights of popularity as his best friend?

WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!

LOOK OUT FOR:
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 in August 2026!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight (Book 21) in October 2026!

Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

Please note: front cover may vary

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Where can I read a sample of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241777473

How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1) and how many pages does it have?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1) has 240 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)?

Jeff Kinney

Who is the Publisher of the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)?

Penguin Random House Children's UK

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241777473) and paperback(ISBN 9780141324906) and paperback(ISBN 9780241562284) and ebook(ISBN 9780141347813) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780241354841) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780241355718)

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