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What's a similar book series to Diary of a Wimpy Kid that isn't terrible? (lemmy.nz)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Dave@lemmy.nz to c/parenting@lemmy.world

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I've got a (9 yr old) kid that loves the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. But it's terrible. The main character is a terrible friend, and a poor role model. The character frequently calls people stupid or morons, makes fun of kids outside the norm, and has weird 90s views of how boys and girls interact.

Can anyone suggest a series that their kid enjoyed for a similar audience? Even better if there are lots of them.

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[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Have you ever run across Beverly Cleary?

The whole Henry and Ribsy run, as well as the Ramona and Beezus stuff is definitely old. So it has an archaic feel to it. Hell, it has that feel back when I read it all the first time as a kid forty odd years ago.

But it hits well. I've read it to various kids over the years to good effect because it's simple, easy to follow, and easy enough to relate to for most kids. It won't hit for every kid, but it's where I tend to start once they're past Seuss.

Edit: the Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Cleary

It reminded me of the Ralph S Mouse stuff too.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I haven't, thanks for the suggestion!

Are they still in print? Searching up local book stores here I can't seem to find them.

[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Dagwood already hooked up a link, but yeah, they're still in print. Not necessarily in stock at a physical store nowadays, but they're classics

[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=beverly+cleery

Enjoy.

https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=danny+dunn

I liked these when I was a lad. Danny is smart but impulsive. His widowed mom is housekeeper to an eccentric scientist. Danny manages to get himself into, and out of, trouble with the help of his friends..

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thanks, it seems bookshop.org only covers the US and Canada, but I'll have a look around to try to find them.

[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Anything but Amazon!

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Haha I wouldn't stoop that low for a book, if I have to I'll download it to the kobo.

[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

To paraphrase Stan Lee

Books are like lovers.

I'd rather hold one in my hands than see it on a screen.

But that's me!

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Haha well that's the first option if I can find it!

Personally I am more likely to read on a screen, and that screen will be my phone, but that's because I tend to read most away from home and don't want to carry a book around with me. But for the kids, a physical book is better. Even if I'm reading to them I'd rather read from a book than the kobo or my phone.

[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'd love to chat more, but I gotta catch my bus.

Last message. Look up mystery writer Ross Thomas.

The Fools in Town Are On Our Side

The Porkchoppers

Enjouy

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 day ago

Thanks, have added to the list!