Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the first book in the series. The book was released in April-may 2007, and was followed by Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.

Characters

 * Rodrick Heffley
 * Manny Heffley
 * Susan Heffley
 * Frank Heffley
 * Rowley Jefferson
 * Fregley
 * Chirag Gupta

Summary
It's about a year in Greg Heffley’s life. Greg is a skinny middle school student who loves drinking hot chocolate in the morning. This book takes place in his hometown. The main characters are Greg, Greg’s brother (Rodrick), his mom, and his dad. The book has a vast amount of cartoons and is printed in a handwritten-style font.

Film Adaption
In 2010, the book was adapted into an animated/live action feature film. It was directed by Thor Freudenthal and was rated PG.

Trivia

 * The book is also known as Diary of a Wimpy Kid: A Novel in Cartoons.
 * It was originally published on the internet as a slightly different book at FunBrain.com.
 * The book was also a #1 New York Times bestseller.
 * This marks the first appearance of the characters.