Diary of a Wimpy Kid characters

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The narrator, a boy starting his first year of middle school. He keeps a journal at his mother's insistence and is quick to point out that it is not a diary. Convinced he is destined for fame, he spends the school year worrying about his place in the social pecking order and cooking up schemes that rarely work out the way he plans.

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Greg's best friend, a cheerful, trusting boy who lives up the street. He is happy with childish things Greg considers embarrassing, and his easygoing nature makes him both Greg's favourite companion and the frequent victim of Greg's schemes. Their friendship is put under real strain as the year goes on.

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Greg's older brother, a teenager who plays drums in a band and takes every chance to tease, trick, and torment Greg at home.

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Greg's little brother, a toddler who is indulged by their parents and, in Greg's view, never gets in trouble for anything.

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Greg's father, who would rather see his son outdoors being active than indoors playing video games.

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Greg's mother, who gave Greg the journal in the first place and tries to steer the family toward wholesome activities.

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An odd boy who lives on Greg's street and goes to his school, known for strange habits and no sense of personal space. Greg is paired with him during the school wrestling unit.