when did the first diary of a wimpy kid come out
2004
title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid text: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a satirical realistic fiction comedy novel for children and teenagers written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. It is the first book in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. The book is about a boy named Greg Heffley and his struggles to fit in as he begins middle school. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" first appeared on FunBrain in 2004, where it was read 20 million times. The abridged hardcover adaptation was released on April 1, 2007. The book was named a "New York Times" bestseller, among other awards title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film) text: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film) Diary of a Wimpy Kid (sometimes known as Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Movie) is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Thor Freudenthal and based on Jeff Kinney's book of the same name. The film stars Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron. Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, and Chloë Grace Moretz also have prominent roles. It is the first film in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" film series, and was followed by three sequels, "" (2011), "" (2012) and "" (2017). The film earned $75.7 million on a $15 million budget. title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid text: released an online version of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid". The website made daily entries until June 2005. The book became an instant hit and the online version had received about 20 million views as of 2007. Many online readers requested a printed version. At the 2006 New York Comic-Con Kinney proposed "Diary" to Charles Kochman, Editorial Director of the ComicArts division of Abrams Books, who purchased the rights to the book. According to Kochman, the two initially conceived it as a book for adults, believing it would appeal to audiences similar to that of the TV series "The Wonder title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film) text: opening to $22.1 million on approximately 3,400 screens at 3,077 sites, notably beating out the heavily hyped "The Bounty Hunter". It was the biggest start ever for a non-animated, non-fantasy children's book adaptation. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" grossed more in its first three days than other film adaptions to children's novels like "How to Eat Fried Worms" and "Hoot" grossed in their entire runs. The film grossed $64,003,625 in North America and $11,696,873 in other territories for a worldwide total of $75,700,498. Three sequels were released in 2011, 2012 and 2017 respectively. "" was released on March 25, 2011. title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid text: a chance to be cruel to Greg. He is known for sleeping excessively in the morning and for his rebellious attitude. Rodrick is part of a basement band (garage band in the movies) called "Löded Diper". Rodrick will do anything to embarrass Greg and will even cause problems for Manny to make everyone's life miserable. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is the first book in an ongoing franchise. The second, "", was released February 1, 2008, and was listed on the "New York Times" Best Sellers list for 117 weeks. "", the third book in the series, released on January