Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw | |
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| Author(s) | Jeff Kinney |
| Illustrator | Jeff Kinney |
| Cover artist | Jeff Kinney |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Diary of a Wimpy Kid |
| Genre(s) | Comedy |
| Publisher | Amulet Books |
| Publication date | January 13, 2009 |
| Pages | 217 |
| Preceded by | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules |
| Followed by | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days |
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is a novel written by American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney, the third book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The book acts as a journal and follows the adventures of Greg Heffley, the narrator of the book, who is in the second half of his seventh grade year.[1] The title comes from the threat of military school to toughen Greg up. This book was released on January 13, 2009 in the USA.
[edit]Plot Summary
In this book, Frank (Greg's dad) feels that Greg is becoming very wimpy and threatens him to send him to the military academy, Spag Union. Greg realizes that he must toughen up otherwise his father will send him to the military academy.
[edit]Film
Main article: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (film)
On August 3, 2012 a film based on this book and the fourth book, Dog Days was released ,the movie starred Zachary Gordon and Steve Zahn. Robert Capron, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Peyton List, Grayson Russell, Karan Brar and some more characters. Principal photography began on August 8, 2011 in Vancouver and was completed on October 7, 2011.[2]
A poster was leaked in March 2012. A teaser trailer was attached to The Three Stooges.[3]
An advance screening for the film was held on July 31, 2012.[4]
[edit]References
- ^ Kinney, Jeff (2009). Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series). Amulet Books. Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help);
- ^ "Film List". British Columbia Film Commission. August 9, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
- ^ "Recently Classified Trailers, Commercials and PSAs". AlbertaFilmRaings.ca. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days". AdvanceScreenings.com. Retrieved June 27, 2012.