Who else learned their English by reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
In April 2007, readers around the world were introduced to Greg Heffley and were quickly swept up with the riotous antics of one unforgettable wimpy kid. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” was an instant bestseller and became the first in a 16-book “Wimpy Kid” series (which also spawned a three-book “Awesome Friendly Kid” spin-off series).
The book is credited for helping millions of kids discover the joy of reading. Today, the series has become one of the top-five bestselling book series—adult and kids—of all time, with more than 250 million copies in print.
20th Century Fox began releasing a series of popular live-action films based on the book series in 2010, but the studio was also interested in potential animated versions of the “Wimpy Kid” stories utilizing the charming, stick figure drawings familiar to readers around the world.
Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” was published in 2007. Now, 14 years later, he’s telling that first story to a brand new audience, which he finds thrilling. “That is really exciting to me because this is the ultimate version of the first book,” Kinney says. “I think it is better than my first book in so many ways, and to have this opportunity to work with Disney and create such a first-class production, is just an incredible privilege.”
Greg Heffley, a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first... And to make matters worse, Greg’s lovable best friend Rowley seems to coast through life and succeed at everything without even trying!
As details of his hilarious – and often disastrous – attempts to fit in fill the pages of his journal, Greg learns to appreciate true friends and the satisfaction that comes from standing up for what is right. Directed by Swinton Scott and written and produced by Jeff Kinney, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” features the voices of Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress and Chris Diamantopoulos.
Zoo-wee-mama! We can't wait to watch this over the weekend!
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