Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) by Jeff Kinney
Old School is the 10th book in the beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. In this installment, Greg Heffley finds himself in an unfamiliar situation when his mother decides that their family needs a break from technology and modern conveniences. Greg is sent to a “classic” camp in the woods, a place where phones, gadgets, and Wi-Fi are not allowed basically, a whole world without the distractions of the digital age.
As expected, Greg is less than thrilled about the prospect of spending time in nature and dealing with the so-called "old-school" way of life. Hilarity ensues as he faces numerous challenges that come with this forced digital detox, including strange camp activities, awkward social situations, and the painful realization that life without his usual comforts might not be so easy.
A Hilarious Take on Modern Life
Greg’s observations on living in a world without technology and how he adapts to “old-school” ways provide plenty of laughs. Kinney does a great job highlighting the humorous struggles of trying to survive in a simpler world.
Relatable Themes
Middle schoolers and young readers will relate to Greg’s experience of being forced out of their comfort zone, and the clash between modern life and the nostalgia of the past.
Great for Fans of the Series
For those following Greg’s adventures, Old School offers another funny, relatable chapter in his life, filled with classic misadventures and comedic moments.
Memorable Quotes from Old School
"It’s a shame how so many people in this world are all caught up in this “technology” thing."
Translation (Sinhala): "අවස්ථාව අයෙ, මේ ලෝකයේ ඉන්න එච්චර මිනිස්සු 'තාක්ෂණය' කියන මේ දේවල් වලට පාහේ වෙලා යන්න හිතනවා."
Translation (Tamil): "இந்த உலகில் பல பேர் இந்த 'தொழில்நுட்பம்' என்ற விஷயத்தில் மிகுந்த கவனத்தை செலுத்துவது வருந்தக்கூடியது."
"I’m starting to think that maybe I’m better off being a hermit, living in a cave somewhere."
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About the Book
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Title: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #10)
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Author: Jeff Kinney
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ISBN: 9781419724425
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Publisher: Amulet Books
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Published Year: 2015
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Number of Pages: 224
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Binding: Paperback
