Diary of a Wimpy Kid/Jeff Kinney/217 pgs.

Middle schooler, Greg Heffley, shares his school year experiences in the format of a diary--though he wants the reader to call it a "journal" not a diary! Through illustrations, along with his commentary, Greg comes across as a typical middle school boy trying to make his way through the ups and downs of pre-adolescence. It's a funny, enjoyable read for the middle school age crowd. I can see why it's a popular series!