I picked this up because one of my middle school book clubs was reading it, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed reading this goofy story. Rowley (the sweeter, more innocent friend of Greg, the Wimpy Kid narrator), is writing an adventure book about how a boy named Roland and his sidekick Garg the Barbarian go on a quest to save Roland's mother from the White Warlock. Rowley is a rule follower and wants his story to show children how being good and following the rules will pay off. Greg Heffley, who is reading Rowley's story and commenting between each chapter, sees a movie deal, merchandising opportunities, and Happy Meal toys. Rowley is refreshingly sweet, and Greg is brilliantly snarky as he comments on how children's books are marketed and merchandised. There is a reason why kids love Jeff Kinney's books and read and re-read them all the way through middle school. They are funny and clever and kids have great taste in literature when they get to make their own choices.
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