Diary of A Wimpy Kid The third Wheel

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 7: The Third Wheel

Jeff Kinney
Age 9+

Summary: A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he's worried he'll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn't have any prospects either, but that's a small consolation.

An unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know who's going to be lucky in love.

Evaluation by genre:  This story is a realistic fiction in which the storyline is within reason.

Motivational Activities: 
Plan a dance
Put names in a hat and whoever you pick will be your date

Reader Response Questions: 

Who was Greg?

What is the big dance he is going to?

Who is Greg's best friend?

Did Greg find a date for the dance?

Personal Comments: "The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) by Jeff Kinney:" This is another humorous fiction book about Greg Heffly and his middle school experiences. Greg Heffly is going through some hard times when his uncle decides to move in with Greg's family after losing his job. His uncle messes up the family's lifestyle by sleeping where Roderick sleeps on the couch during the day, and sleeping in Manny's room at night. Not only does the uncle invade their privacy, but he unfortunately talks in his sleep and has night terrors. When he is not sleeping, he is in Greg's room using his computer, keeping Greg awake. The strength of this book is how the author does a good job of making his characters realistic and the events believable. For example, I like the scene where everyone is pantsing each other in the gym. That scene makes me feel like I'm right there standing next to Greg, hoping that I'm not next. I think "The Third Wheel" is a great addition to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. I don't want to put this book down and can't wait for book #8 to come out.

Reference:  David Browne (March 20, 2011). "All about Jeff Kiinney. Parade.com. Retrieved December 27, 2011.