As i said it was a boring book so i am happy it did not win:)

— jordan, Bangor Grammar School  

I think Diary Of the Wimpy Kid was quite good but not good enough to on the NI Book Awards.But it is funny.

— Arvin, Bangor Grammar School  

Well, I have to admit I was rather disappointed in this book. I felt everyone was saying that it was better than it actually was. I guess some parts were funny and whatever age you are, you always find a part of yourself that relates to the characters whether it is Greg or Frank, Gregs father. I think that this book was well written and Jeff Kinney is an amazing childrens author. The situations were very realistic. I would probably reccomend this book to younger children around the ages of 9,10 or11 but sadly this book wasn't one of my favourites and sadly I will not be reading the rest. Overall, a great author and children's book but certianlly not my cup of tea.

— Megan, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

This book was really good because it was so funny and I read others by the same author. You must read it and have a laugh!

— David, Belfast Boys Model School  

I really liked this book and enjoyed it being like a journal. This book is very funny and I would recommend to everyone.

— Adam, Belfast Boys Model School  

This book is really funny. It's so random. My kind of book.

— Katie, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

This was a great humorous book which made me laugh so much lol and I would love to read more of this authors books

— Seán, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

This book was pretty funny. I know there wasn't that much of a plot like Grace said, but I thought that made it funnier. Greg is my long lost brother, his parents are exactly like mine. I love how the book ends, with Greg's dad changing his mind about military camp. This book was very enjoyable. Great for a boring day(:

— Karli, Sullivan Upper School  

I thought diary of a wimpy kid was a very funny book with frankly some strange bits but overall a very funny book

— Zakk , Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

I think that the book was easy to read and very good. I am not a great reader but i like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid the last straw. I would like to read Rodrick Rules and all the other books.

— matthew, Belfast Royal Academy  

This is the first Wimpy Kid book I have read (the last straw) and I loved it. It was so good that I got the "Dog days" one and I am reading it at the minute and it seems really good. These are probably the best series of books I have read because it was random and funny =).

— Adam, Belfast Royal Academy  

This is the first "Wimpy Kid" book I have read and to be honest its a bit wierd and random. But it was very entertaining and short but sweet and I think I will continue to read the "Wimpy Kid" diarys. I would recommed this book to anyone who is into either funny books or needs a laugh.

— Sammy, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was extremely funny. I loved the way everything done had a twist to it. It was great that the book wasn't just filled with words. It had a lot of pictures too. This helped you to know what the characters were like.

— Nicole, Holy Cross College, Strabane  

I have read all of the WIMPY KID BOOKS and they are the best ever!! They are so cool and i cant wait for the next one to come out. They are really funny especially when he has to go into the men's changing rooms

— Jerome, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

I have read all of the WIMPY KID BOOKS and they are the best ever!! they are so cool and i cant wait for the next one to come out. they are really funny espicially when he has to go into the men changing rooms

— Jerome, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

It was a hilarious read. I really enjoyed it. The author should continue the series.
Boys could identify with Gregory.

— David , Holy Cross College, Strabane  

I really enjoyed this book, it made me laugh a lot. I understood the storyline and it was really easy to read. I would reccommend this book for young readers who are interested in funny and humorous books.

— Beth, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I really enjoyed this book, I found it amusing and funny and the good thing is that it is easy to read!!
I have read almost the whole series and i am really enjoying it!!!
I would recommend it for all ages.

— Ciara, Aquinas  

I read this book, 5 times and I still kept laughing

— Eamon, Aquinas  

I really enjoyed this book. I have read the whole series so far along with my little brother. I would recommend it for all ages.

— Abby, Aquinas  

I thought this book was very funny and would highly recommend to everybody. I think it is a book that boys and girls could read. It has an age group for reading of about 9 upwards. A really good and easy read. It appealed to my sense of humour.

— Joanna , Sullivan Upper School  

I thought the book was easy to read and even at that I am a really bad reader.The book is very humorous and that's why I like it I would really recommend it to all young readers over the world!!!

— Shannon, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

I thought this book was the bees knees.I loved the Diary of a Wimpy kid -the last straw,
It is a very different kind of book,out of the ordinary. That is why I loved it so much. It was so weird and random.

— Claire, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

I thought this book was amazing and very funny in some parts. I felt at times I could compare it to real life. A very clever read.

— Jonathan, St Patrick's High School, Keady  

This book was a great book and I would recommend this to anyone who loves funny and mad books all in one. I have read all his books now and think that you should to. There are other good books in the running for the award, but this one gets my vote.

— Ciara, St Patrick's High School, Keady  

I thought this book was really funny and kids will love it all over the world.

— Rachel, St Louise's, Belfast  

I thought this book was great! It had so much humour in it. It made me laugh so much. but although, it is quite short and it finished quick, I would of liked it to be abit longer. I recommned this book to all teenagers, who like to laugh and have abit of fun of reading!

— Katie, St Joseph's College Coalisland  

I thought the book was very easy to read I got it finished in one day, some parts were quite funny. I would recommend it to yound children and teenagers who like a bit of a laugh!

— Karolina, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

It was a very good book - a "must read it book" I look forward 2 reading more.

— Conrad, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

This book was very good. It was exciting . I'm glad I finished it.

— Damian, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

IT IS A VERY GOOD BOOK. ITS SHORT AND AN EASY READ.TRY IT

— CALUM, Bangor Grammar School  

I Enjoyed This Book Alot. It Was So Random And I t Was All So Different.

— Holly, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

I did not enjoy this book i thought it was boring and quite babyish i would not recommend this book

— Katie, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

I did really enjoy this book. Its one of the funniest books I have read before! I would recommend this book to boys and girls at the age 11+.

— Katie, St Joseph's College Coalisland  

I thought this book was acctually good. It wasn't brilliant but it was good enough to read. I had finished it within a week, but I don't think I would read again as it is a bit childish and it describes a typical boy! I forward it on to a friend because it does have it's good points.

— Rebecca, Lisneal College, L'Derry  

I thought this book was real funny and I really enjoyed it and can't I wait for the next one to come out.

— owen, St Joseph's College Coalisland  

I didn't really enjoy this book, it wasn't my idea of a comedy. I didn't think there was much of a plot to it and I was glad when I finished it.

— Grace, Sullivan Upper School  

I found this book very funny in the middle and end but the first couple of pages were not that funny. I would recommed this book to anyone who is into either funny books or needs a laugh.

— Hollie, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I thought this book was Brilliant!! It was so funny and interesting i couldnt stop reading it! I read it three or four times.

— Cliodhna, St Louise's, Belfast  

I really love this book i thought it was very interesting and very funny!

— Dylan , Bangor Grammar School  

When my school held a Drama workshop based on the Northern Ireland book award, I was chosen to play Greg (the main character) for an improvising play. Ever since that I really wanted to read "A Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The last Straw" and I did. I love this book, it's really funny, and I couldn't put it down. I've told all my friends about it and I really think the book is fantastic!!

— Fiona, St Patrick's High School, Keady  

I loved this book, I thought the story was great and funny and I would recommend it to anyone!!!

— Tina, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

Although this wasn't a novel I still thought it was a very good book. As a parent I could empathise with the parents in the book and listening to the pupils in school, they can certainly empathise with Greg. All of the situations were plausible but hilarious. There were some laugh out loud moments.

— Mrs Beattie, St Paul's Junior H S, Lurgan  

It is a great sunday afternoon read. its awesome!

— David, Sullivan Upper School  

Uhhhhh This is kinda freakish but funny

— Bryony, Sullivan Upper School  

I loved this book, it was my first time reading it and now i want to read more of the diary of a winpy kid going to the drama workshop in st. patricks made me want to read it, i think that boys and girls would love it. I would advise everyone to read it!!!

— Cealan, St Paul's Junior H S, Lurgan  

This book was so funny. It was my first time reading any of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.It was a great, easy and relaxing book to read and I will be reading the other books in the collection.

— Eimear, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

This book was very good! I found it funny in bits also.

— Ellen, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

I found this book to be a little boring for the first few pages, but it got better and I was screaming with laughter it was that funny. It was incrediably funny and humourous. I would reccomend it to anyone who is in for a laugh!!!

— Evangeline, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I really enjoyed reading this book. It filled me with laughter all of the time. It was a good book as it had great characters in it like Greg who comes up with funny ideas. Rodrick is the mean brother, mum is the dopy one and the father just gives up too easily. The pictures made the diary funny and easily understood. This book is a book about everyday situations and it shows how Greg copes with these embarssing, annoying situations. This book is definitely an enjoyable one to read

— Aine, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

This book was very funny and when I started to read it I couldn't set it down. It's so easy to read and really interesting. It kept me laughing the whole way through.

— Ryan, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

This book was really funny. Going to the drama workshop in St. Patrick's made me want to read it. I think both boys and girls would like this book as we all have embarassing parents.

— Dean, St Paul's Junior H S, Lurgan  

Diary of the Wimpy kid was truly amazing.Before I started the book I was dreading reading it because I am not keen on reading but when I started I couldn't stop reading you will love this book

— michael, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

This book is very funny. I enjoyed reading it and I will definitly read the other books in the series. I would recommend this book to anybody who likes funny books. This book is probrably the funniest I have ever read.

— Kyle, Holy Cross College, Strabane  

i thought this book was interesting reading about this person and what he was getting up to !

— Catreece, St Louise's, Belfast  

I found this book really good! It was very funny at some points of the book and I didn't get bored. I was really addicted to it and I got really annoyed when I had finished it because I didn't want the story to end!! I would recommend this book to a lot of people because I think they would really enjoy it as much as I did. Overall I really enjoyed it (you have probably guessed that already!)

— Catherine, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

This is a fun book. I felt that it would suit someone younger than me. My eight year sister found it very funny.

— Maeve, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

An unbeliveably funny book with many hilarious bits in it. The story line is poor because it is written in the form of a diary but overall the book is quite good!

— Sebastian, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

I thought this book was really good,it was so funny.I liked the way it went from day to day.It is different from your normal sort of book,and thats what I like about it.

— Ciara, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

Very funny and very excting. I really enjoyed reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid

— catherine, Hunter House  

Not very good i think maybe 6 year olds would like it!:(

— jordan , Bangor Grammar School  

I don't like it. I would reccomend this for people under 7. :(

— Toby, Bangor Grammar School  

It was positively spiffingly great...

— Callan , Methodist College Belfast  

This is the funniest book I have ever read

— Rachel, Methodist College Belfast  

This book is very funny but it is a bit babyish. I would give it about 8 out of 10.

— Angus , Methodist College Belfast  

The last straw is babyish, pointless, stupid and just wrong for kids at our age to be reading it.

— Sarojani, Methodist College Belfast  

Ok, It is not a book for 12 and up. My brother would like it though!

— Thea, Methodist College Belfast  

It is such a funny book and people will get a laugh out of it.

— Thomas, Methodist College Belfast  

10 out of 10! I love the way it is written like a diary, it is sooo funny! I have read all the books in the series and can't wait for the next 1! I think Rowley is hilarious! If you need a laugh then read this book!

— David, Methodist College Belfast  

I found this book quite funny but i think parts of it could have maybe been a bit more interesting.I gave it a 7 out of 10.That just means i have read better books!

— Rose, Methodist College Belfast  

Very funny

— Joe, Methodist College Belfast  

babyish

— Ben, Methodist College Belfast  

The Last Straw is such a funny book, I could even read it again and again. It has encouraged me to read the other books in the series. If you need a book for a laugh, choose this one!I would give this book 8 out of 10.

— Ellen, Methodist College Belfast  

I like the way this book is written like a diary. It is very funny because everything he does in life never
goes right for him. It is a fantastic read. If you need a laugh read this book!!

— Rebecca, St Paul's Bessbrook  

i think the book was really funny i enjoyed it so much the characters were really funny and his adventures were really good. i would give it 8 out of 10

— john, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

I thougth this book was very good very funny and it was the best book i have read so far I also like the way it is wrote in a diary form its really good i would reccomend it to everybody

— Niamh, St Louise's, Belfast  

I actually loved this book, one of the best books I've ever read. Read it in 1 hour I just couldnt get enough of it.
Anyone would like this book. It makes you laugh out loud. Really funny, you should deffinly read it :)

— Odhran, St Joseph's College Coalisland  

I think that this book was very funny and the characters were very interesting people. It is more for younger children maybe in primary school. I enjoyed reading this book and it does'nt take that long to read. I have never read one of these books before but I would recommened them and read the rest of them. It is a very intertaining book and makes you want to keep reading!

— Hannah, St Paul's Bessbrook  

'The Diary of a Wimpy Kid' is one of the funniest books I've ever read. The firs time I read it I thought the author had based Greg on me! I personally don't read many children's books, as I would much prefer 'Murder on the Orient Express' to 'Skulduggery pleasant', but when my brother bought this book, I just couldn't resist a peek. From then on I couldn't put it down. I was laughing my head off, as if I was watching an episode of Blackadder. I sincerely reccomend this book to anyone who needs a laugh!

— Ted, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

I think this book is very funny and I think it was a good idea to write it as diary but I think it could of been more interesting

— holly, St Louise's, Belfast  

I thought this book was amazing, I have already read the first so I knew a bit about the series already. I thought that this book was much funnier and more fast paced than most of the other funny books I have read, I loved the characters and the storyline aswell. IT WAS JUST SO FUNNY!!

— Anna, Sullivan Upper School  

i love the wimpy kid series its AMAZINGLY FUNNY :) ... but this one kind of let it down a bit. ps i was at the awards WOOT!

— joel, Bangor Grammar School  

This book is really good because its really funny and you don't really know what to expect of Greg and what's going to happen to him next. What I laughed the most about was when he got into really embarssing moments. This is a really good book and not just for advanced readers its can be read by all ages.

— Clare, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I think this book was brilliant. It is very funny and easy to get into. There are great characters and lots of descriptive words in it, which helped me to vividly imagine the range of settings and characters. I especailly like Greg because the writer presents him as a really funny and interesting guy. The pictures are really helpful in explaining the main points of the story. This book I think is sutible from 7+. This was the best and funniest book I have read in my life.

— Aaron, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I love this book - It is so funny that I was laughing for ages. I think this a great book and couldn't put it down until had finished it. I would have liked it to be a little bit longer.

— Shannon, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

The diary of a wimpy kid is a great book. It's amusing and I couldn't put the book down until I had finished it. It is a little boring in places however.

— Matthew, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

I thought the book was good although it really didn't take much to read and didn't really have a story line. I thought it was quirky and the pictures were amusing. Though I did enjoy reading it, it sort of reminded me of a comic. I would say it would probably suit ages 8-11 best and would only recomned it if you were looking for a light easy read.

— Oonagh, St Genevieve's  

This book is the most boring book I have ever read. It does not have a proper story to it and it seems like a babys book. I was disappointed and confused why it got nominated for the awards!

— shane, St Paul's Bessbrook  

The Diary of a wimpy kid The last straw is one of the best books i have ever read. I think it is a book for an age group of 5-15 year olds as it is an easy book to read and there are lots of illustrations to help.

— Eoin, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

The Diary Of A Wimpy kid The Last Straw is one of the funniest books i have ever read because in the book there is a lot of twists and turns which makes it really funny. The Last Straw i hope is not the last because i enjoy them so much. I would recomend it to anybody I know even ones who don't like reading because i am sure they will have has much fun reading it as i had.

— jack, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

Tá an leabhar seo maith,ach níl sé comh granmhar mar atá gach duine ag caint faoi.Tá an leabhar seo granmhar ag cupla piosaí agus chuig liom gach rud a feicail i shuile Greg.

This book is good,but it isn't as funny as everyone says.The book is funny at some points and I can see everything in Greg's eyes.

— Gavin, Colaiste Feirste  

I didn't like this book very much because it was really a book for a ten year old and I didn't think it was at all funny.

— Elizabeth, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

Síl mise go raibh an leabhar seo maith ach ni raibh sé go grainmardh sin ach go foíl be mé ag duíl le leamh na leabhar eile

I thought that this book was good but it was not that funny but i still look forward to reading the other books

— ciarán, Colaiste Feirste  

This is the book that most surprised me.I thought it would be a bit boring but it was actually very funny! You always want to know what happens next. I have only read this one so i can't wait to read the other books in the series.

— Adam , St Paul's Junior H S, Lurgan  

this is the best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Rachael, Belfast Royal Academy  

I thought it was funny but sometimes the plot was a bit boring. I think the book was suited to children aged 9 or 10.

— Niamh, Belfast Royal Academy  

I thought this book was so hilarious that I laughed my socks off! HA!

— Rachael, Belfast Royal Academy  

I really enjoyed the book i thought it was funny and i cant wait to read the other books.

— Brian, St Joseph's College Coalisland  

I thought this book was hilarious, one of the funniest books I have read in my life. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. The story throughout is funny and you are always excited to see what will happen next . I cannot wait to read the next book in the series

— Brendan, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

This book is pure genius. I loved it from start to finish. I picked this book up in a shop and I was immediately hooked because of the style of writing and how normal yet hilarious the situations that Greg described were, such as arguments with your brothers and being forced to play soccer in Phys. Ed. Congratulations to the writer for producing such a suberp book.

— Jason, St Paul's Junior H S, Lurgan  

This book was quite good, and as you go on through the book it gets better and funnier . The cover makes it look boyish but it's not really, it has a good story line to it and some funny illustrations - great!!

— Hayley, Lisneal College, L'Derry  

10 out of 10 isn't enough to show how great this book is and the side splittingly funny events that go on.

— Matthew, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

I thought this book was fantastic. It is one of the best books that I have read. There was a good story line and I loved all the pictures. It had funny parts and I can't wait to see the rest of the series.

— Eoin, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

A bit disapointed with this book. I read it because I thought it was going to be funny... but it wasn't that funny. I had to make myself laugh.

— Toby, Bangor Grammar School  

Is brea liom an leabhar seo tá sé har barr agus lé mé é dhá uair!!!


I love this book its brilliant I read it twice

— Naoimh, Colaiste Feirste  

is brea liom an leabhair seo ach níl morán rudaí ag dul ar aghaidh san leabhair ach bhí sé maith

i like this book but is hasn't got much of a plot but it was still good

— Cónall, Colaiste Feirste  

this boook is side splittingly funny and you will never read anything better than the hillarious antics of this weird wimpy kid as he tries to survive the world of high school.

— Matthew, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

A funny and very well written book, one of which I would love to read again. Jeff Kinney is an excellent author and one who will make you laugh out loud. While reading I wished the book would never end. A brilliant book for all the family and I sincerely hope there are more to come. I would strongly recomend this book to anyone who can read.

— Joshua , St Paul's Junior H S, Lurgan  

The book was realy humorous and well written. You would actually think it was someones dairy!

— Conill, St Paul's Junior H S, Lurgan  

I think this book was full of humour. The main character, Greg, a 13 year-old boy, has so many adventures in one year in a middle school in America. My favourite character was Fregly, a crazy boy. I love the part where he pretends to be a dog. If laughing out loud is what you are after, then this is the book for you. This book is one of the best reads in the last year.

— Charlie, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

This book was really funny! I really enjoyed this book and it is perfect for some light reading. This book is original and the covers are really nice.quite mad!

— Chloe, Sullivan Upper School  

Hilarious, i loved every minute of it. Jeff Kinny is a funny person. His books are reallly worthwhile if you like to laugh.

— Sophie, Sullivan Upper School  

I thought this was a very odd book but very funny at the same time

— Bryony, Sullivan Upper School  

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There certainly were a few "laugh out loud moments" and I would reccommend it to anyone. I couldnt believe some of the predicaments the main character found himself in! Hilarious!

— Jackie, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

Hilarious read! Very worth while. If you need a laugh this is the book for you!

— Jamie , Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

I thought that this book was extremely funny and a very good book for both boys and girls. It was a very creative book and it has a worthy place on the short list.A must read if you enjoy comedy and wimpy kids.

— Callum, Bangor Grammar School  

The Last Straw is a very funny and entertaining book. It is a book that most of us can relate to - being bullied and being told you needed to toughen up. I would recommend this book to anyone.

— Dearbhail, Victoria College, Belfast