Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth is the fifth book in the series of five books by the name of Diary of Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. It is a novel based on a middle school character, which is named Greg Heffley. The book is a humorous novel, but also serious contemplations by Greg, who records his daily life in a diary format. This novel was published recently in November, 2010, and was received well like other novels of the series. As in other books in the series, this novel also has handwritten text, which is typical of a middle school kid. The novel also includes simple and cute illustrations, in the manner of a middle school kid. As in line with tradition, the cover of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth is colored purple.

In this installment of the novel, Greg has to go through a difficult period in his life (at least in his mind), which happens to be puberty. He not only knows that he is no longer a kid, but also has to hear about it from his family and teachers. This bothers him, and he writes about this in his diary, in which he expresses his sadness and frustrations of growing up. This novel also touches on Greg’s friendship with Rowley, who happens to be his best friend. He has some kind of row with him, but patches up without feeling good about it. Then, he has his mother to deal with, who decides to go back to college to finish her degree. If all this was not enough, his Uncle Gary is engaged to his new girlfriend, and is about to get married for the fourth time. In this novel, Greg is enlightened about a simple ugly truth: “all good things must come to an end.”

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney is a good book for kids, who are able to read full sentences. The novel is especially interesting for children, who themselves are approaching puberty. Many a times, it is hard for kids to talk to their family or friends about physical and mental changes they are experiencing. In such a situation, books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth can be helpful in relieving the puberty stress. Even if your kids have never read other novels in the series, they are sure to enjoy this novel.

Likewise, this novel is not just for children, you can also enjoy this book and relive your childhood anxiety. If you do not want the anxiety, then you can definitely go for the humor in the novel. If you have already read this novel, it is time for you and your children to anticipate the sequel to it.