Diary

The diary is kept by Greg Heffley and details his experiences from the month of September to the month of November. The diary contains written and drawn entries, and comprises the novel itself. The diary is kept by Greg in his bedroom and is written from Greg’s perspective. The diary gives Greg a space to reflect on his daily life and the people he interacts with. He can sort through his feelings this way. This allows Greg a place for self-reflection as he matures.

What the Heck Just Happened to My Body?

“What the Heck Just Happened to My Body?” is a book about puberty for boys that Greg’s mom gives to Greg (in addition to a stick of deodorant) after Greg is crawling through the sewer. The book is full of graphic illustrations that Greg remembers seeing in Rodrick’s copy of the...