My husband and I LOVE Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I think more so than our kids do. LOL! It all started years ago when my daughter brought home the original book from the school’s book fair. She loved the book and begged me to get her the next one in the series. Our son, who is pretty much a non-reader, also read the book and loved it. Our of curiosity my husband read the book too and he loved it. đ Since then my family has read all the books. Personally I haven’t read the books but I’ve seen both of the movies and loved them. My husband and I are actually excited about the new movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, which comes to theaters on August 3, 2012.
I hope they are able to make all of the books into movies. Judging by how grown up the kids are starting to look I worry that it might not be possible. The actor who plays Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) looks a bit different then he did from the last film. Thankfully Rowley (Robert Capron) is still adorable.
Check out this trailer for the film. If you are reading this via e-mail you can find the trailer here, http://bit.ly/LL0al5.
Here is a brief description of the new movie.
During his summer vacation, âWimpy Kidâ Greg Heffley, the hero of the phenomenally successful book series, hatches a plan to pretend he has a job at a ritzy country club â which fails to keep him away from the seasonâs dog days, including embarrassing mishaps at a public pool and a camping trip that goes horribly wrong.
I cannot wait to see this movie. The last film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules was actually funnier than the original film. I am hopeful that this movie will be even funnier.
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are written by Jeff Kinney. Book number 7 will be released this November. It’s entitled Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel. Will Greg find true love, or will Rowley beat him to it?
According to the official Wimpy Kid website, www.WimpyKid.com, Dog Days is a combination of both of his books, Dog Days and The Last Straw.
Also on the website you can watch the trailer for the film as well as grab some FREE downloads. You can also create your own Wimpy Kid character from the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid at Wimp Yourself.
Make sure to â”like” Diary of a Wimpy Kid on Facebook and Follow @WimpyKidMovie on Twitter #WimpyKidDogDays.
In honor of the film’s release I have a fun Diary of a Wimpy Kid giveaway!
First Prize: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (book) AND the past two movies on DVD (Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules)
TWO runner ups will receive a copy of the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.
To enter please comment on which is your favorite Wimpy Kid characters and why?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget once you have completed the initial entry requirement (above).
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on August 6, 2012 at 12:01 AM (EST). The winners will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winners will be notified by e-mail and will have three days to respond before a new winner is chosen in their place.
Kimberly
*I was not compensated for this post but I will receive a free prize package for my participation as a gift. The opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced in any way. The prizes will be provided by 20th Century Fox .
Tammy says
Greg, because he’s my daughter’s favorite.
Hedy @ Penny for my Thoughts says
There is something so real about Greg
Patrice O'Neil says
My daughter says she like Greg the most đ
Claire says
Greg, hes a likable character.
Jennifer Pruneda says
Greg is my daughters favorite one
Sharyn B says
Rowley – I wish I had a best friend like him when I was younger – as a matter of fact I still wish I had a best buddy like him now!
Elena says
Greg because he is nice
tami p says
greg is my daughters favorite
Jill e says
I’m not real familiar with the characters but I do like the older brother. The main character is cute and the running narration is cleverly done.
ChrisC says
I like Rowley, because he’s funny.
Tabathia B says
my daughter likes rowley best
Leanne M says
Greg but hes a nice guy
Stephanie says
we love greg
Jill Alvarez says
My kids’ favorite charater is Rowley!
debbie says
My son’s favorite was always greg. He said was someone he liked.
Cynthia C says
My nephew likes Greg because he’s so nice.
deb c says
I like Manny because he’s such a brat (and he’s not real).
Melissa P. @Mel4Him says
Roderick. Because under all that craziness he is just trying to figure out who he is.
Gale Nelson says
have not read to books or seen the movie but my son says he likes Greg
Jackie says
Greg is my family’s favorite. Looking forward to seeing the movie. Saw a clip on tv and it looks funny!
Thanks!
Katharine D says
Greg Heffley is our favorite, my boys love these books
carol says
I have never seen the movie…not sure which is the favorite of my grandkids who reads the books
sharon gullikson says
Rowley. He’s such a good friend.
kamilah says
the chubby one, b/c he’s chubby!
Sue Ellison says
Rowley because he is sooo funny.
Janet F says
I have never seen any of the Diary Of A Wimpy Kid movies and I am not familiar with the characters.
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Sumer says
I like Rowley the best, he is so hilarious.
Pauline M says
I liked seeing Patty Farrell. The girls are always entertaining!
Emily says
I’m entering for my kid sister who likes greg
D Schmidt says
Greg because he reminds me of my son
Christina says
My daughter said she likes Rowley the best, she said he’s a good friend
HC Montgomery says
Honestly, I haven’t read the books, but my youngest boys love them and the movies. I had to ask them which characters were their favorites to answer the question.
My nine year old likes Roderick, he says, because Roderick tries to act smooth, but really isn’t.
My seven year old’s favorite is Rowley because he’s funny.
HC Montgomery says
I mentioned your giveaway on my blog! Here’s a link to my post:
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Kathy S, says
I like Rowley Jefferson
Carol W says
I like manny, he is funny.
ANN*H says
Greg is the favorite
Chrissy Nestor says
My daughter likes Greg đ
Molly Capel says
I like the mom. lol Especially her Mom money idea in the second movie.
Lindley A says
Rowley is a hoot- thanks!!
Ariel Grace says
Rowley…my daughter thinks he is a really good friend!
âĽLilyana Cruz says
My kids LOVE TO READ AND SEE THE MOVIES OF THESE CHARACTERS. GREG IS YOUR FAVORITE!
jasmin ezquivel says
my kids love them too đ
jasmin ezquivel says
my daughters love these books they are in 3 and 4 grade and they have both red them they would be thrilled đ
Marci says
Greg!
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amy deeter says
we like greg.hes funny
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Derek T says
Greg because he is cool!
Aimee Fontenot says
Greg because it’s funny to see everything that happens with him.
Penny B W says
I actually don’t know any of the characters, but am looking forward to reading the books and watching the movies with my son!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Rowley is a good one
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Daniel M says
greg the nice guy
Whitney L says
My son loves Rowley!
Lori S says
We like Greg.
Thanks!
kendra W says
My daughter loves greg
Angela Neynaber says
My kids like Greg but I like Rodrick.
Jason says
We like Rodderick. Great big brother!
christal c willdebbie says
My daughter likes Rowley because he funny
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Angela W says
Greg, he’s my daughters favorite
ashley says
Def. Rowley!!
Rochelle Dyer says
I like Patty because she is a teacher’s pet type. She plays by the classroom rules.
Don D says
My son like Rodrick
Ed Nemmers says
Rodrick is the funniest!
Susan Smith says
My son says he likes Greg the most because he is nice
Amber S. says
I like Rowley, because he’s a sweet kid.
Erica C. says
My niece likes Greg the most.
Ginger b. says
Greg is our favorite.
Denise Donaldson says
Greg, because he is funny
Jammie says
My daughter likes Rodrick the best, because he is a “bad” boy
Stacey A Smith says
Never Read it but sounds like Greg is funny.really think my nephew would love it sound like a fun movie and book!
corrie c says
greg is my favorite, such a nerd LOL
melina r says
my daughter likes Greg, he is nice
Gianna says
greg because he’s very funny and nice.
Jenny says
I have not read the books or watched the movie but my daughter has been asking for both after watching the movie with one of her friends. would love to win this for her!!
Brenda Elsner says
My son likes Greg!
Robert Pyszk says
Greg because he’s super nice
mary gardner says
i like roderick because he is a funny rock star wanna be
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Tonya Payne says
Greg Sweet guy
susan smoaks says
greg is our favorite because he reminds us of our son
amy delong says
rowley,he is funny and great character
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AEKZ2 says
I like the mom because she seem so nice and calm
shirley zolenski says
My daughter likes Greg I guess because hes nice
amanda whitley says
havent seen it yet so dont have a favorite.
Lisa says
We like Greg because he is nice
Leslie Luke Stanziani says
Rodrick is the favorite of my son cause he is older and gets the power he says.My son has 2 older sisters so that could be why lol.
Laurie Emerson says
My daughter loves Rowley as she says that he is just like her brother who she adores.
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Sand says
Greg is everyone’s favorite.
michelle colon says
i like fregly..idk how to spell it but i love telling my kids..it’s got a hair in it!
meme says
We like Greg because of all the situations he gets into
Teresa B says
LOVE Greg!!!