Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley enters middle school determined to become class favorite. It wont be easy.His best friend, Rowley is a big, redheaded lug who embarrasses him at every turn.Gregs obnoxious teenage brother, Rodrick advises him to keep his head down, but Greg believes he needs to excel at something to achieve his goal. Smart, but small for his age, he tries wrestling and safety patrolling, but nothing seems to fit. During gym class, he and Rowley meet wise-beyond-her-years newspaper reporter Angie who finds popularity overrated. Greg isnt convinced, but the harder he tries, the more boorish he becomes, until even Rowley abandons him. After a humiliating encounter with some high school bullies, though, Greg learns what really matters: self-respect.