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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary

The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary

How Greg Heffley went Hollywood
Narrative non-fictionBiography & MemoirEducation
Pages
247
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Go behind the scenes of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie! This book offers a hilarious and insightful look at how Greg Heffley and his family were brought to the big screen. Discover the challenges and fun of adapting a beloved book series into a film.

Prose complexity
1/10

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FunnyLightheartedInformative

Genres

Biography & Memoir Education

About the author

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Jeff Kinney

Jeffrey Patrick "Jeff" Kinney (born February 19, 1971, in Fort Washington, Maryland) is an American cartoonist, game designer and author of children's books, best known for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. He is also the creator of the children-oriented website Poptropica. Kinney attended Bishop McNamara High School and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. He now lives in Plainville, Massachusetts, with his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Will and Grant, where the fami...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary cover the making of more than one movie?

    It depends on the printing. The original 2010 edition covered only the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid film, but the book was later revised and expanded — a 2011 update added a section on Rodrick Rules, and a 2012 update added a further section on Dog Days — so most editions in print today cover all three of the original films.

  • Is The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary written in the same style as the main series?

    While it features illustrations and a similar visual style, this book is presented as a non-fiction account of the movie-making process, rather than Greg Heffley's fictional diary entries. It includes behind-the-scenes photos and concept art.

  • Does this book include interviews with the cast and crew?

    The book incorporates insights and anecdotes from the actors and filmmakers involved in the movie's production. It offers a look at their experiences and perspectives during filming.