Hard Luck

Another winner in the Wimpy Kid series!

There's something quite extraordinary about the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series of books. I tutor a lot of kids, ranging from grades K-12, and so many of these kids, especially the ones in Grades 2-8 love this series, and that is special indeed. My 8.5-year-old daughter is a great fan too, and after reading several of the books including this latest in the series, I can see what all the fuss is about. The stories of Greg Heffley and his misadventures with his friends as they go through their school years make for fun and engaging reading, and the author's blend of satire and cartoon drawings makes this something that can be enjoyed by both younger children, adolescents, and even adults. True, Greg Heffley is not always the most sympathetic of characters, but even with all his flaws, there's an undefinable quality about this kid that just sucks you right into whatever drama he's experiencing. In "Hard Luck", Greg is placed in a quandary when his best friend Rowley ditches him. Who is to be Greg's new best friend? Finding a best friend in middle school is not going to be easy and when Greg decides to leave it to luck, well, things start happening Wimpy Kid style! A fun and entertaining read! Read more