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Who Is Jeff Kinney?

By Patrick Kinney and Who HQ
Illustrated by John Hinderliter

By Patrick Kinney and Who HQ
Illustrated by John Hinderliter

By Patrick Kinney and Who HQ
Illustrated by John Hinderliter

By Patrick Kinney and Who HQ
Illustrated by John Hinderliter

By Patrick Kinney
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By Patrick Kinney
Read by Ramón de Ocampo

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Paperback $6.99

Aug 18, 2015 | ISBN 9780448486772 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Aug 18, 2015 | ISBN 9780399539701 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $6.99

Jun 07, 2016 | 64 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Who Is Jeff Kinney?

    A boy who played practical jokes and made up funny stories
    A college student with a popular comic strip
    The author-illustrator of the hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

    Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was born–and it was a hit! In this biography, Jeff’s brother, Patrick Kinney, provides a knowledgeable look at the life of this best-selling author/illustrator. From Jeff’s childhood pranks to his job developing online games, kids will love the chance to learn more about the creator of the popular Wimpy Kid books.

    About Who Is Jeff Kinney?

    Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was born–and it was a hit! In this biography, Jeff’s brother, Patrick Kinney, provides a knowledgeable look at the life of this best-selling author/illustrator. From Jeff’s childhood pranks to his job developing online games, kids will love the chance to learn more about the creator of the popular Wimpy Kid books.

    About Who Is Jeff Kinney?

    Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was born–and it was a hit! In this biography, Jeff’s brother, Patrick Kinney, provides a knowledgeable look at the life of this best-selling author/illustrator. From Jeff’s childhood pranks to his job developing online games, kids will love the chance to learn more about the creator of the popular Wimpy Kid books.

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    About Patrick Kinney

    Patrick Kinney is the brother of New York Times Best-Selling author Jeff Kinney, creator of the Wimpy Kid series.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Patrick Kinney

    Patrick Kinney is the brother of New York Times Best-Selling author Jeff Kinney, creator of the Wimpy Kid series.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Patrick Kinney

    Patrick Kinney is the brother of New York Times Best-Selling author Jeff Kinney, creator of the Wimpy Kid series.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 18, 2015 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780448486772

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 18, 2015 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399539701

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $6.99
    Published by Listening Library
    Jun 07, 2016 | 64 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780735205550
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