1. Author: Jeff Kinney Date/year pub: 2010 Type of book: fiction Created by Jose J

2. setting It takes place at home/school. It takes place in school because they are in a lock in. It takes place in 2010. There is no specific location for the whole story.

3. characters Greg-is the main character. He is in the middle of the family. He is dorky and scrawny. Rowley- is Greg's best friend. He is fat,white and covered in freckles. Rodrick-is Greg's mean big brother. He is big and dresses/acts like a rock star. Susan-is Greg's mom. She tries to embarrass him every chance she gets. Frank- is Greg's dad. He tries to toughen Greg up. Manny- is Greg's little brother. He annoys Greg all the time.

4. plot problem/conflict The problem is Greg does not want to grow too fast. He is afraid of growing pimples and hair like normal teenagers. He is afraid of having to face (the ugly truth.)

5. plot resolution He does not grow all the things most people do,so he is okay. He just has to face the facts that he is getting older. He will most likely grow them in a couple years.

6. My opinion I thought it was funny, because everything he does always ends up going terribly wrong. It is also funny because he tries to do everything to talk with “holly”,his crush, but he always ends up embarrassing himself in front of her.

7. 5 facts about author - He is an online game developer/designer. -He has a wife and two sons. -He is the creator of poptropica.com -He moved to new England in 1995. -He is a #1 New York times bestselling author.

8. 5 questions - what color shirt does Greg wear? -where does Greg family live? -why does Greg look like he has less hair then his dad? -what race is Greg? -why is Greg friends with Rowley?

9. Summery Greg is worried about having too many responsibilities. He is also worried about growing hair and pimples like most teenagers. He does not want to become a man.