The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 3) by Jeff Kinney (MOBI)

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The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level. Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly†? endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father’s efforts to change him. But when Greg’s dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up . . . or get shipped out. Greg and his family and friends, who make the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books a must-read for middle school readers, are back and at their best in this hilarious new installment of the series, which is sure to please current fans while attracting new ones. Publishers Weekly-1/19/2009: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. (Jan.) F&P level: T

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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com Review Amazon Exclusive: A Q&A with Jeff KinneyQuestion: Given all the jobs that you have–game designer, fatherhood, Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie work, etc.,–do you have a certain time that you set aside to write?Kinney: I still treat writing like a hobby, working mostly at night and sometimes on weekends. But when a deadline looms my hobby time gets extended into the wee hours of the night. It’s not uncommon for me to work until 4:00 a.m., and I’m usually back at work by 9:00 a.m. Q: Did you get to choose which character you would play in the Wimpy Kid films (Mr. Hills)? What do you enjoy most about working on the movies?Kinney: I never any real desire to appear in the Wimpy Kid films, but one day my wife encouraged me to be an extra in one of the crowd scenes. So I walked onto the set, ready to ask the assistant director to put me somewhere in the back. It happened that right at that moment the director was looking for someone to play the role of Mr. Hills, Holly Hills’s father. What I didn’t realize was that I’d be front and center in the church scene, and in the new movie, I’m even more prominent. I’m incredibly self-conscious so appearing on-camera was a real stretch for me.Q: In 2009 Time magazine named you as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World–what’s the first thing you did after you found out?Kinney: I thought it was a practical joke, so I tried to track down the source of the joke. I eventually reached a voicemail of a reporter who said they worked for Time, and at that point I thought it was just a well-planned practical joke. It took me a while to realize it was for real. It was a big honor, but I don’t take it very seriously. I’m the fourth most influential person in my own house.Q: Would you ever consider making Wimpy Kid into a newspaper comic strip or creating another one? Do you have any favorite comic strips that you currently read? Kinney: I’ve considered it. I set out to become a newspaper cartoonist but failed to break in. But I like the freedom books give me, so it would be tough to cram my ideas into three or four panels.Q: What is (or could be) you motto in life?Kinney: I was inspired to write by a Benjamin Franklin quote: “Well done is better than well said.” But I always encourage kids to “create something great,” because the tools to create something original and find an audience are available to them like never before.Q: What was your favorite year in school, and why?Kinney: Fifth grade was my favorite year. I had a great teacher, Mrs. Norton, who encouraged me to be funny and challenged me to be a better artist and joke-teller than I was. I liked it that she didn’t coddle me.Q: Kids now ask for a book that is “like Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” and with this series you’ve created a whole new subset of books for young readers–how does it feel to be the person behind such massive book enjoyment, reaching reluctant readers, and spawning any number of titles that aspire to be “the next Wimpy Kid?”Kinney: I’m happy that kids are reading. I think graphical books reach kids who might otherwise see books as work. Books should be fun! From Publishers Weekly 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. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England, where he and his wife own a bookstore named An Unlikely Story. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Booklist 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 –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series * Sun * Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children’s authors on the planet. * Independent * Hilarious! * Sunday Telegraph * The most hotly anticipated children’s book of the year is here – Diary of a Wimpy Kid * The Big Issue * –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. From AudioFile The third book in Kinney’s popular series opens with Greg’s New Year’s resolution: Since he’s already perfect, he’ll focus on helping other people address their character flaws. (And he’s surprised by their negative reactions to his helpful suggestions.) Though some older listeners may tire of the smart-aleck boy humor evident here, narrator Ramon de Ocampo does not: He brings as much energy to his lively characterization of Greg as he did in the first book. De Ocampo’s tone (smart-alecky yet clueless) and his depictions of Greg fumbling his way through playing soccer badly, getting a merit badge in Boy Scouts, and having a first crush are sure to delight the boys who are so clearly Kinney’s audience. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine –This text refers to the audioCD edition. Read more

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⭐In 2007, the first volume in a series of children’s books was published. It exploded onto the elementary school scene and got America’s school children reading again. As new books appeared in subsequent years, children snapped them up and devoured them. To them, it was the literary event of the year.No, this book series was not Harry Potter (published 1997-2007). This new series followed the misadventures of lazy unprincipled undisciplined middle school miscreant Greg Heffley. And school children everywhere ate them up. While the buzz over these books eventually died down, they are every bit as good as when they were first released, and each new addition to the series remains hilarious. If your child is a reluctant reader and/or 8 – 10 years old, definitely get him or her started on the first book! (While the protagonist is a boy, my children are both girls. In my experience with my own and other children, both genders love these books.)As the title “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” implies, the books are written from Greg’s point of view. Hand drawn pictures abound on every page. The text is so clever that children, adolescents, and adults can all appreciate it. When a new book is released, there is a gentle fight at our house over who gets to read it first. There is one illustration in the first book that was so hilarious that I laughed till I cried. (I won’t spoil it for you with details.) My younger daughter still talks about how Greg’s idiot older brother misspelled the family dog’s name on his personalized dog dish: Sweaty.Just like with Harry Potter, I recommend that you read the books in order, although each book can certainly stand alone. As I write in early 2019, here are the books currently in the series:Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007)Rodrick Rules (2008)The Last Straw (2009)Dog Days (2009)The Ugly Truth (2010)Cabin Fever (2011)The Third Wheel (2012)Hard Luck (2013)The Long Haul (2014)Old School (2015)Double Down (2016)The Getaway (2017)The Meltdown (2018)Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to reread the books. I can always use a good laugh!

⭐I have an 8 year old third grader, and he loves this series. It is the only book series that he’s asked for me to purchase for him. Ever. It’s an “AR” book that will help him achieve points in school as well. It’s done in the style of a comic strip with drawing and text. I read through some of the first pages and found it comical and representative of what a school age kid might write. The only issue for him with writing the book report was he said that too many funny things happened in the story. He had a hard time translating that on paper.At first he was upset that I got him the first book because he requested the latest copy. I explained to him the series has chronological order. I think the stories are self contained, but I figured it would be best for him to read it from the first story on. Anyway, when he read it, he laughed out loud numerous times! It was just a pleasure to hear that he was enjoying this book so much. He said that he can’t wait to read the rest of the books in order. I’m so glad for this series, as it’s sparked an interest in reading for my son. Now it’s a no-brainer on what gifts to give him as well. Couldn’t be more happy with this purchase!

⭐Words can’t even express how thrilled I am to finally see my child love to read. He is 9, an advanced reader, but nothing keeps his attention. I have bought him countless books and have to beg him to read them- until this series! My only gripe is that it’s such a fast read- he will whip through an entire book in just a few hours. But I’ll take it. Highly recommend if you have a reluctant reader that finds reading to be boring and would rather play video games. Now I just need to find more like these!

⭐My 6 year old son really loved this and other Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. No, they don’t come with a lesson, and there are some kids that pick on each other, but they’re ultimately harmless and kids relate to them. Greg, the protagonist writer of this journal, is a middle school know it all who always complains about his lame mom and annoying brothers. It’s pretty funny to watch my son crack up and amusing to see that he relates to Gregory. Surprisingly, I’m also starting to realize I’ve become the “annoying” mom that’s constantly asking for family bonding time and taking away screens. When did that happen?

⭐Reading is getting so lost today and being replaced with gaming, laptops, IPods, Iphones, Wii the list goes on. I believe getting into books for the joy of it lets you build imagination at all ages. We got these books for my 11 year old God child and she loves them. These books have inspired her to move onto other books, this book set is great as a unisex read too, my little brother loves them too we would read every night I read a page and then he reads a page. TIP – NEVER EVER use reading as a punishment! They are safe fun books for all ages.

⭐This book is exactly what I have been looking for! I bought all of the books in the set for my little brother, for Christmas, and I couldn’t be happier with my find. All of the books were in brand new condition and the prices were unbeatable. I decided I had to get my brother the whole set for Christmas, since they are the only books that he’s ever taken an interest in. In fact, not only was he interested in them, he was absolutely enthralled! From start to finish, I think he only put book #1 down to sleep. So, I thought he just has to have the rest of them one, so that he’ll keep going. I’m so glad that I found these books.

⭐My 9 year old has been reading this series for the past year and he loves them. They were too hard for him at 7 but at 8 he really started picking them up and now at 9 he still likes to read them. He will pick one and read it in a few days to a week during reading time at home. They aren’t the most challenging but during the summer it is keeping him reading so I don’t mind. If you find your child liking these books I would recommend buying several. I think we have the entire series at this point.

⭐I bought this for a lockdown treat for my grandson, who loves this author, he loved it.It kept him reading during the period away from school, and often read to us over FaceTime.

⭐I have loved all of the diary of a wimpy kid books and I think they are hilarious.Great structure,very easy to understand and overall just a great series.I would recommend this book for readers eight years of age and over.I hope you enjoy this book series as much as I did.Its a great read.You will be left in stitches and your cheeks will hurt,I guarantee

⭐Good book i would of put 5 stars if he was not as UNGRATEFUL AND SELFISH.I really like this book series.I am confused at a sentence in book 2 where it says “Mom and Dad always baby Manny” Anybody know what that means heheI would say this series is for 8 year olds and over!if you are reading this during Quarantine then stay home stay safe look out for each other and wash your hands! Bye!

⭐My son has recently discovered the diary of a wimpy kid books and is absolutely loving them, he’s devoured one after another over the course of a few weeks.The book is funny and engaging and leaves him laughing out loud. He can’t wait to read the next one!

⭐i would rate this book five stars like i do with all books, but in most of the wimpy kid books Greg is ungrateful and is really mean to rowly sooo good read i would say its for 7-8 years and upthanks for readingbyeeeeeeee!

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