Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules

Diary of a Wimpy Kid:
Roderick Rules
Author: Jeff Kinney
Publisher: Amulet Books
ISBN: 978-0-8109-9473-7

First off, I'd like to mention that this book was probably funnier than the first one, and like its predecessor, I probably would have finished it in one day, had I not simultaneously been reading 'An Uncommon History of Common Things.'

This is also the first novel that I have reviewed in eBook form, using the Amazon Kindle Fire and therefore, that theoretically should be the format that the ISBN in the right corner reflects accordingly.

The book once again follows Greg Heffley during his Junior High adventures, and this particular book describes in great detail the hilarious antics that ensue during a district-wide talent show. 

Much like its predecessor, nothing goes according to everyone's plans when entering the talent show. In an attempt to get "discovered" by a record label, Roderick's band, 'Loded Diper' (yes, that's how they spell it--I can't make this crap up!) enter the talent show so that they can have their performance filmed, which would allow them to send the tape out in the mail.

This, of course, backfires horribly, much to their dismay, thanks to Greg and Rodrick's embarrassing (but well meaning!) mother when she decides to "censor" their music as well as try to sing and dance to it, which of course, is the primary part that is caught on film by the broadcasting network that is run by their local school district. 

If you have--or haven't read the first book, then this one gives a nice, brief recap of the first one, by describing Greg's summer vacation, including visits to his grandfather, whom lives in a retirement home, as well as goings on of the retirement home itself). This is also the second book in the series, and the second book to have a movie adaptation. One of these days, I will probably see if I can rent the movie on either Amazon Prime, or from the nearest library in Colorado.