Greg Heffley

Greg is once again the narrator of this graphic novel as the series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, continues. He tells about his life through diary entries that are supplemented by drawings. Greg is younger than his brother Rodrick but older than his brother Manny. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Heffley. Greg's unique way of looking at the world is an important part of the story. He is willing to be honest, but he is not always able to accurately express situations in words. Typically, the reader understands those situations more fully by looking at the images.

Greg is usually happy and outgoing, but he is also sometimes anxious to avoid embarrassing situations. He does not want to be part of Rodrick's band because of the potential for embarrassment. When they are at home on the morning of the Battle of the Bands competition, Greg tries...