Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #8) (Hardcover)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #8) (Hardcover)

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5.00 out of 5 stars review
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12/03/2013
Ok so I guess you thou...
Ok so I guess you thought this day would neve come but Rowley and Greg stopped being friends because of Rowleys new girlfriend. Every day things have gone sour for Greg because Rowley always used to carry his bags and scout out for dog poop. Now Greg has to carry his. Bags to school everyday and he always steps in dog poop with his new shoes that he says are the coolest. Then one day under his brothers bed he finds a magic 8 ball he used that for everything even to cheat on a test witch by the way he did not get away with. He had the worst day so he asked the magic 8 ball if he should do yearbook pictures and guess who comes walking through the door it is Rowley and his girlfriend for cutest couple. Greg was so mad he quit and he threw the magic 8 ball away and Rowley and his girlfriend ended breaking up and they became friends again. I would recommend this book for every one because it makes you laugh it is not boring to read.
br14chna

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4.00 out of 5 stars review
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10/03/2016
This book was very goo...
This book was very good for students to relate to and have a series to read. in my opinion i feel like the main character is very funny and makes good points in the book. The book is at times very random, and is written as a kid would write it with the correct spelling. I would recommend for teachers to have students read for fun because it will draw students into reading. The good ting about this book is it is a series therefore if a student doesn't like reading but seems to like these book then they can read multiple of the books. also the writing on the pages are a lot shorter then in a normal chapter book.
Ash13276
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    04/20/2020
    My 10 year old son loves these books
    dogmom
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    04/06/2020
    Great!
    happy with order and quick delivery of this book - grand kids love it!
    Dana
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    10/03/2016
    This book was very goo...
    This book was very good for students to relate to and have a series to read. in my opinion i feel like the main character is very funny and makes good points in the book. The book is at times very random, and is written as a kid would write it with the correct spelling. I would recommend for teachers to have students read for fun because it will draw students into reading. The good ting about this book is it is a series therefore if a student doesn't like reading but seems to like these book then they can read multiple of the books. also the writing on the pages are a lot shorter then in a normal chapter book.
    Ash13276
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    03/17/2015
    I liked this book for ...
    I liked this book for three reasons. First, the illustrations were simple and helped readers paint a picture in their head. On page 214, I liked how there is a question mark over Greg Heffley to show that he is confused because readers can't see any detailed expressions on characters' faces. Also, the illustration showed a dotted line from Greg's eyes to an Easter egg, which helped readers see what he was looking at and why he was confused. Second, the language in this book is great for young, reluctant readers to start reading chapter books. The language isn't too challenging and children aren't overwhelmed by all of the words on the pages. Thirdly, the characters in this book are believable. Children can relate to many of the topics that Greg goes through, like having friendship troubles with Rowley, trying to fit in at school, and having crazy family stories with the Heffleys. The big idea of the story is to discuss issues and experiences children can relate to.
    moaks1
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    12/02/2014
    I loved this book for ...
    I loved this book for several reasons. First, the author's writing is portrayed just as a young boy would speak, think, feel, and write, which is engaging for young readers. The book is the "diary" of the main character in the story, so it is written in first person. I like that the book is written in first person because readers can better put themselves in the character's shoes when reading as if they are the character rather than reading about a character. The narrator writes in his diary with plenty of words that are in all capital letters, to stress words he would put emphasis on if speaking the phrase. I love that the author used capitalized words throughout the book because they help readers learn to read fluently. My 8 year old next-door neighbor read this book aloud to me, and every time he read a capitalized word he would either say the word louder or with more emphasis, making him sound completely fluent. Also, the author writes as the narrator to overly exaggerate his thoughts, just as a child would in real life. The narrator of the story explains his everyday struggles in his diary: he was neglected by his best friend and is having trouble finding new friends, along with other embarrassing moments he has encountered at home and at school. Struggling to fit in and feeling embarrassed are both common worries/hardships that every child can relate to at some point in their life. This book is a great way to push readers to think about these tough issues and realize that they are common problems that everyone faces and can overcome. Finally, I loved the illustrations in this book because they were drawn much-like comic strips, with speech bubbles and onomatopoeia. The big idea of this book is to discuss common issues and experiences students can relate to.
    eobend1
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    12/03/2013
    Ok so I guess you thou...
    Ok so I guess you thought this day would neve come but Rowley and Greg stopped being friends because of Rowleys new girlfriend. Every day things have gone sour for Greg because Rowley always used to carry his bags and scout out for dog poop. Now Greg has to carry his. Bags to school everyday and he always steps in dog poop with his new shoes that he says are the coolest. Then one day under his brothers bed he finds a magic 8 ball he used that for everything even to cheat on a test witch by the way he did not get away with. He had the worst day so he asked the magic 8 ball if he should do yearbook pictures and guess who comes walking through the door it is Rowley and his girlfriend for cutest couple. Greg was so mad he quit and he threw the magic 8 ball away and Rowley and his girlfriend ended breaking up and they became friends again. I would recommend this book for every one because it makes you laugh it is not boring to read.
    br14chna
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    12/01/2013
    Well like I said I abs...
    Well like I said I absolutely love this book sires very entertaining to me, but some parts of the book I did not enjoy because it was dating and all that but I like how Jeff Kinney can just change the topic by saying Mondays date so that's pretty smart I think that's what makes him a good author.
    rabbitrams
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    11/29/2013
    its a nice book beacau...
    its a nice book beacause it reminds you of friend ship in this tale greg is on the the lookout for a new friend and in the middle rowely gets a girlfriend and greg is annoyed of it so when he serches there is a lots of funny moments and embarssment in the end there friend s
    coolgirl10
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    11/24/2013
    I like it because some...
    I like it because some parts there are funny like the part when the family went in the wash room when Greg was taking a shower and Greg's brother came in and poop when everyone in the family came inside.It's also my favourite Dairy of a wimpy kid intel the new dairy of a wimpy kid.
    rosstp123
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    11/04/2013
    Hes back! The Wimpy K...
    He's back! The Wimpy Kid is back! The misadventures of Greg Heffley, a 6th grade middle school student, continue to be a rip-roaring affair striking the funny bones of young and old alike everywhere. This web-comic-turned-novel, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck (#8) by Jeff Kinney is one of the best in the series. The world has gone crazy for the Wimpy Kid with good reasons. Jeff Kinney is not one of the best children's writers, but he's the best inhabiting planet Earth, at least during the time of the release of his latest book. And why say children when it is the adults who are having a good time with the series. The latest in the series has been waited with baited breath not only by children but also by adults as well. Continuing the hilarious saga of Greg Heffley, Jeff Kinney in his inimitable style puts him in an awkward situation when his long-time best friend Rowley Jefferson ditches him. Our hero Greg struggles to find new friend and the book revolves around his quest for a friend without much success, and finally, in his ingenious way, leaves it to luck. There is so much truth in portraying Greg the way it is in the book. Children of Greg's age think that their parents do not understand them, they always find fault with their older brother, and when it comes to the little brother, there is a feeling of sympathy and kindheartedness. Many children of his age will easily be able to identify with him. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck is a truth told in a humorous but subtle way. It continues to tickle you with all the issues confronting a middle school student - fame, acceptance, friendship, rivalry, girls and others issues usually associated with students of the same age. What is really interesting about Jeff Kinney's handling is the depth and humor with which he dealt with issues. To add passion to the story, the book also features cartoon illustrations on each page which is truly a commendable work. Though flaunted as a children's book, the Wimpy Kid series has found many following among grown-ups as well. May be, there's a family even out there somewhere with the mother or father fighting with the kids to have the first read. Many older folks have been closely following Greg all over, and having the time of their life, all alone. It is just not hilarious but insightful and sometimes, thought-provoking as well. But why "Hard Luck" when it is so beautiful, and you can have a bone-breaking laugh?
    khamneithang
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