I'll have to second Chris's review of "freaking awesome." This novel in cartoons made me laugh out loud, several times, alone. I can guarantee that everyone will recognize bits of their early teen years and schoolmates, and groan in sympathy at Greg (aka the wimpy kid)'s middle-school plights. The line drawings are perfect, the comedic timing impeccable. I don't know which was funnier...the Cheese Touch or the armless singing Trees...