38 pages • 1 hour read
Jeff KinneyRodrick Rules
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Rodrick Rules follows middle schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates the challenges of school, sibling rivalry, and family dynamics from September to December. After a humiliating summer incident, Greg strives for popularity while his older brother Rodrick blackmails him, eventually leading to mishaps at a school talent show and bringing unexpected changes to their relationship.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney offers a humorous and relatable continuation of the series, appealing particularly to younger readers with its engaging illustrations and witty writing. While some critics feel the plot lacks depth and character development, fans of the series appreciate the light-hearted, entertaining narrative and realistic portrayal of sibling dynamics.
Who Should Read Rodrick Rules?
A reader who enjoys Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney is typically aged 8-12 and appreciates humor, illustrated diaries, and relatable school and family scenarios. Fans of Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series or Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants will find similar enjoyment in this book.